Mostly Unchanged
- 2013 Kia Forte
- Higher trim levels receive LED daytime running lights.
- 2013 Kia Forte 5d
- Higher trim levels receive LED daytime running lights.
- 2013 Kia Forte Koup
- 2013 Kia Optima
- The Optima adds a new top SXL trim level. The turbo four-cylinder is now exclusively available on the SX trim level. The six speed manual is no longer offered. Hybrid models include a larger electric motor and a higher-output battery pack. These changes extend electric-only driving increasing net fuel economy.
- 2013 Kia Rio
- 2013 Kia Rio 5-door
- Idle Stop and Go (ISG) option added.
- 2013 Kia Sorento
- 2013 Kia Soul
- 2013 Kia Sportage