Kia Sorento
SUV · 2015–2026 · Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid
Trims and features
What changed for 2026
- Starting prices: +$400 to +$1,000 (8 trims; hover for each)
- Engine: 2.5L 4-cylinder GDI → 2.5L GDI (S)
- Max cargo: 62.8 cu ft → 75.5 cu ft (all trims)
- Blind-spot monitoring: Blind Spot Intervention → Blind Spot Alert (SX, X-Line SX, X-Pro SX Prestige, X-Line SX Prestige)
- Seats: 6 → 7 (EX)
- Second row: Captain's Chairs → Bench Seat (EX)
- Speakers: 12 → 6 (X-Line SX Prestige)
- Parking sensors: Front, Rear → Front, Rear, Side (X-Line SX Prestige)
2026 Sorento trims
| EX | LX | S | SX | X-Line EX | X-Line SX | X-Line SX Prestige | X-Pro SX Prestige | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ||||||||
| Starting MSRP | from $38,490 | $32,390 | from $35,290 | $42,290 | $42,790 | $44,090 | $46,790 | $47,790 |
| Powertrain | ||||||||
| Engine | 2.5L Turbo GDI | 2.5L 4-cylinder GDI | 2.5L GDI | 2.5L Turbo GDI | 2.5L Turbo GDI | 2.5L Turbo GDI | 2.5L Turbo GDI | 2.5L Turbo GDI |
| Horsepower | 281 hp | 191 hp | 191 hp | 281 hp | 281 hp | 281 hp | 281 hp | 281 hp |
| Torque | 311 lb-ft | 182 lb-ft | 182 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Dual-Clutch Auto Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic Transmission | 8-Speed Auto Transmission | 8-Speed Dual-Clutch Auto Transmission | 8-Speed Dual-Clutch Auto Transmission | 8-Speed Dual-Clutch Auto Transmission | 8-Speed Dual-Clutch Auto Transmission | 8-Speed Dual-Clutch Auto Transmission |
| Gears | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD / FWD | Fwd | AWD / FWD | Fwd | Awd | Awd | Awd | Awd |
| Size and capability | ||||||||
| Seats | 7 + option | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Max towing | 3,500 lb | 2,000 lb | 2,000 lb | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb | 4,500 lb |
| Max cargo | 75.5 cu ft | 75.5 cu ft | 75.5 cu ft | 75.5 cu ft | 75.5 cu ft | 75.5 cu ft | 75.5 cu ft | 75.5 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | AWD: 8.2 in FWD: — | — | AWD: 8.2 in FWD: — | — | 8.2 in | 8.2 in | — | — |
| Tech | ||||||||
| Touchscreen | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
| Android Auto | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
| Digital gauge cluster | 4 in | 4 in | 4 in | 12.3 in | — | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in |
| Audio | Optional | — | — | Bose | Bose | Bose | Bose | Bose |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | — | 6 | — |
| Wireless phone charging | Qi | — | Qi | Qi | Qi | Qi | Qi | Qi |
| Driver assistance | ||||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go |
| Lane keeping | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert |
| Automatic emergency braking | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection |
| Rear cross-traffic | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking |
| 360-degree camera | — | — | — | Surround View Camera | — | Surround View Camera | Surround View Camera | Surround View Camera |
| Parking sensors | Front, Rear | — | Front, Rear | Front, Rear | Front, Rear | Front, Rear | Front, Rear, Side | Front, Rear |
| Comfort | ||||||||
| Seats | Synthetic Leather | Cloth | Synthetic Leather | Synthetic Leather | Synthetic Leather | Synthetic Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Heated seats | Front | — | Front | Front | Front | Front | Front, Second Row | Front, Second Row |
| Ventilated seats | — | — | — | Front | — | Front | Front | Front |
| Driver seat memory | — | — | — | — | — | — | Driver Seat | — |
| Climate zones | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — |
| Remote start | Key Fob Remote Start | Key Fob Remote Start | Key Fob Remote Start | Key Fob Remote Start | Key Fob Remote Start | — | Key Fob Remote Start | — |
| Second row | Bench Seat + option | Bench Seat | Bench Seat | Captain's Chairs | Captain's Chairs | Captain's Chairs | Captain's Chairs | — |
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Sunroof | Optional | — | Optional | Panoramic Moonroof | Panoramic Moonroof | Panoramic Moonroof | Panoramic Moonroof | Panoramic Moonroof |
| Power liftgate | Power Liftgate | — | — | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate |
| Wheels | 20 in | 17 in | 18 in | 20 in | 20 in | 20 in | 20 in | 17 in |
| Headlights | Bi-LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector |
Packages and options (33)
| EX | LX | S | SX | X-Line EX | X-Line SX | X-Line SX Prestige | X-Pro SX Prestige | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panoramic Sunroof Package $1,300 | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — |
| Premium Package $2,000 | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cross Bars $395 | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mud Guards $160 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Side Step Bars, Black $749 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Skid Plate (Front) $350 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Tow Hitch $625 | Optional | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wheel Locks $80 | — | Optional | Optional | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wheel Locks, Chrome $80 | Optional | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| All-Weather Floor Mats $265 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with HomeLink $375 | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Cargo Cover $200 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net $65 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tray $130 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpeted Cargo Mat with Seatback Protection $130 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpeted Floor Mats $235 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| First Aid Kit, Small $45 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Seat Entertainment $1,500 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Roadside Assistance Kit $75 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ebony Black | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Glacial White | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Glacial White Pearl $495 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ivory Silver | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Jungle Green | — | — | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Midnight Lake Blue $495 | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Panthera Metal | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Roadrider Brown | — | — | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wolf Gray $495 | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black Leather | — | — | — | — | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Black SynTex | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Black Woven Cloth | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gray SynTex | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Olive Brown Leather $295 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Optional | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem configurator, Other, Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode, Nhtsa vin decode, Other. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Sorento 2017–2025 (Apple).
NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | KIA SORENTO HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 | KIA SORENTO HYBRID SUV HEV FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 | KIA SORENTO SUV N/A AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 2 | 5 |
| 2026 | KIA SORENTO SUV N/A FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 2 | 5 |
| 2026 | KIA SORENTO PHEV SUV PHEV AWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | Kia Sorento SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 3 | 75 |
| 2025 | Kia Sorento SUV FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 3 | 75 |
| 2025 | Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 2 | 43 |
| 2025 | Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 2 | 43 |
| 2025 | Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard | 3 | 12 |
| 2024 | Kia Sorento SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 2 | 41 |
| 2024 | Kia Sorento SUV FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 2 | 41 |
| 2024 | Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 6 |
| 2024 | Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 6 |
| 2024 | Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | Kia Sorento SUV AWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 3 | 121 |
| 2023 | Kia Sorento SUV FWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 3 | 121 |
| 2023 | Kia Sorento HEV SUV AWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 30 |
| 2023 | Kia Sorento HEV SUV FWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 30 |
| 2023 | Kia Sorento PHEV SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 8 |
| 2022 | Kia Sorento SUV AWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 6 | 189 |
| 2022 | Kia Sorento SUV FWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 6 | 189 |
| 2022 | Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV AWD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 12 |
| 2022 | Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV FWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 12 |
| 2022 | Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 5 | 22 |
| 2021 | Kia Sorento SUV FWD Later Release | 4 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 20 |
| 2021 | Kia Sorento SUV AWD Later Release | 4 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 20 |
| 2021 | Kia Sorento SUV AWD Early Release | 4 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 250 |
| 2021 | Kia Sorento SUV FWD Early Release | 4 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 250 |
| 2021 | Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV FWD Later Release | 4 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV FWD Early Release | 4 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 21 |
| 2020 | Kia Sorento SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 136 |
| 2020 | Kia Sorento SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 136 |
| 2019 | Kia Sorento SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 428 |
| 2019 | Kia Sorento SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 428 |
| 2018 | Kia Sorento SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 254 |
| 2018 | Kia Sorento SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 254 |
| 2017 | Kia Sorento SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 804 |
| 2017 | Kia Sorento SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 804 |
| 2016 | Kia Sorento SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 8 | 1252 |
| 2016 | Kia Sorento SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 8 | 1252 |
| 2015 | Kia Sorento SUV AWD | 5 | No | No | 3 | 750 |
| 2015 | Kia Sorento SUV FWD | 5 | No | No | 3 | 750 |
Source: NHTSA.
EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sorento AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
23–25 |
| 2026 | Sorento FWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
23–26 |
| 2026 | Sorento Hybrid AWD | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 34 |
| 2026 | Sorento Hybrid FWD | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 37 |
| 2026 | Sorento Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 33 |
| 2025 | Sorento AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
23–25 |
| 2025 | Sorento FWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
23–26 |
| 2025 | Sorento Hybrid AWD | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 34 |
| 2025 | Sorento Hybrid FWD | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 36 |
| 2025 | Sorento Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 33 |
| 2024 | Sorento AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
23–25 |
| 2024 | Sorento FWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
23–26 |
| 2024 | Sorento Hybrid AWD | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 34 |
| 2024 | Sorento Hybrid FWD | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 37 |
| 2024 | Sorento Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 34 |
| 2023 | Sorento AWD | Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
24 |
| 2023 | Sorento FWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
25–26 |
| 2023 | Sorento Hybrid AWD | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 34 |
| 2023 | Sorento Hybrid FWD | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 37 |
| 2023 | Sorento Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 34 |
| 2022 | Sorento AWD | Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
24 |
| 2022 | Sorento FWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
25–26 |
| 2022 | Sorento Hybrid AWD | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 35 |
| 2022 | Sorento Hybrid FWD | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 37 |
| 2022 | Sorento Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 34 |
| 2021 | Sorento AWD | Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
24 |
| 2021 | Sorento FWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
25–26 |
| 2021 | Sorento Hybrid | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 37 |
| 2020 | Sorento AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L |
20–23 |
| 2020 | Sorento FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L |
22–25 |
| 2019 | Sorento AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L |
21–23 |
| 2019 | Sorento FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L |
22–25 |
| 2018 | Sorento AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L |
19–22 |
| 2018 | Sorento FE AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 21 |
| 2018 | Sorento FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L |
20–24 |
| 2017 | Sorento AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L |
19–22 |
| 2017 | Sorento FE AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 21 |
| 2017 | Sorento FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L |
20–24 |
| 2016 | Sorento AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L |
19–22 |
| 2016 | Sorento FE AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 21 |
| 2016 | Sorento FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L |
20–24 |
| 2015 | Sorento AWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L |
20–21 |
| 2015 | Sorento FWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L |
21–23 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.