LX

[nimacohu]

Has anyone purchased the LX? I’m torn between the LX and S 8 seater. I honestly like the grill on the LX better than the S. I’m also not a fan of the heart shaped rims on the S, or the 2 tone (body color and brushed silver) door handles. I plan to plasti-dip the rims anyways, as well as add a full size roof basket. Just curious if those of you that purchased the LX are happy with your decision. I’m coming from a 2005 Ford Escape, and am fine without interior add ons (heated seats, sunroof, etc).

 

[ucinn]

Sounds like you like the LX better and don't need the S added features, so go cheaper..they have the same interior sofina and same screen.

 

[ATL3630]

Sounds like you like the LX better and don't need the S added features, so go cheaper..they have the same interior sofina and same screen.

I agree. Don’t spend more if you don’t need it. Personally I like the look of the S trim wheels, but if you don’t then don’t buy it. Every time you see it you’ll be frustrated at the look and that’s no way to live.

 

[nimacohu]

Thanks for the advice. It will be my vehicle, but also the family vehicle (my husband and 3 kids) for road trips,etc. (which we take a lot of). In all honesty, we have looked, considered, and can afford the LX, S, and EX, but are not sure we need all the extras. I’m kind of a less is more person, and the LX offers a lot of standard features. My husband is fine with whatever, but does really like the heated seats and power lumbar on the S, and cooled seats and leather on EX. I may have to get him a seat pad with heat/cooling and lumbar if we go with the LX. Does anyone think the grill of the LX makes it look more rugged (what I’m going for; I was a happy Jeep Wrangler owner before kids)? I’d love the opinion of anyone who’s purchased the LX. Do you miss the features the S/EX offers? Was cost the only reason you chose the LX?

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[emj123]

I went with the EX based on the price (only a little more than the S, but well below the SX) AND because I have always wanted ventilated seats!

 

[ATL3630]

I went with the EX based on the price (only a little more than the S, but well below the SX) AND because I have always wanted ventilated seats!

Be glad you got them - they work particularly well on the Telluride. I had them on my Highlander and they weren't nearly this good.

 

[ucinn]

Kia's ventilated seats have all been great.. The heated steering wheels don't seem to be uniform though. The wife's Sorento gets so hot I have to turn it off (she thinks it's perfect). The Stinger gets less hot than hers and I think it's perfect....lol

 

[Mp31bng]

I love my LX.

It still has a lot of features. I also am a “less is more” kinda guy.

The other models have some really cool options. But, I can do without the “ cheek chillers” lol.
I believe it’s still a lot of vehicle for the LX price

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[TellurideSX]

I think you’ll be happy with the LX. I believe it will ride a little better with the higher profile tires compared with the S. Similarly, the EX I drove prior to buying my SX was a bit more ‘supple’, but the headlight brightness were the main reason I chose the SX.

 

[nimacohu]

Thanks! I'm now 90% set on the LX. I'm glad to hear from some owners who are happy with their LX, and don't regret not buying a higher model. Now time to stop overthinking this and go buy one!