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2016 Kia Sorento

SUV · 2015–2026 · Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid

Trims and features

201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

What changed for 2016

2016 Sorento trims

EXLLXSXSX Limited
Price
Starting MSRPfrom $31,100$25,100from $26,400from $38,300from $39,900
Powertrain
Engine2.0L Turbo I4 AWD: 2.0L GDI Turbocharged Theta-II
3.3L V6 AWD: 3.3L GDI Lambda-II
3.3L V6 FWD: 3.3L GDI Lambda-II
2.4L GDI Theta-II2.4L I4 AWD: 2.4L GDI Theta-II
3.3L V6 AWD: 3.3L GDI Lambda-II
3.3L V6 FWD: 3.3L GDI Lambda-II
3.3L GDI Lambda-II2.0L Turbo I4 AWD: 2.0L GDI Turbocharged Theta-II
3.3L V6 AWD: 3.3L GDI Lambda-II
3.3L V6 FWD: 3.3L GDI Lambda-II
Horsepower2.0L Turbo I4 AWD: 240 hp
3.3L V6 AWD: 290 hp
3.3L V6 FWD: 290 hp
185 hp2.4L I4 AWD: 185 hp
3.3L V6 AWD: 290 hp
3.3L V6 FWD: 290 hp
290 hp2.0L Turbo I4 AWD: 240 hp
3.3L V6 AWD: 290 hp
3.3L V6 FWD: 290 hp
Torque2.0L Turbo I4 AWD: 260 lb-ft
3.3L V6 AWD: 252 lb-ft
3.3L V6 FWD: 252 lb-ft
178 lb-ft2.4L I4 AWD: 178 lb-ft
3.3L V6 AWD: 252 lb-ft
3.3L V6 FWD: 252 lb-ft
252 lb-ft2.0L Turbo I4 AWD: 260 lb-ft
3.3L V6 AWD: 252 lb-ft
3.3L V6 FWD: 252 lb-ft
TransmissionSportmaticSportmaticSportmaticSportmaticSportmatic
Gears66666
Drivetrain2.0L Turbo I4 AWD / 3.3L V6 AWD / 2.0L Turbo I4 FWD / 3.3L V6 FWDFwd2.4L I4 AWD / 3.3L V6 AWD / 2.4L I4 FWD / 3.3L V6 FWDAWD / FWD2.0L Turbo I4 AWD / 3.3L V6 AWD / 2.0L Turbo I4 FWD / 3.3L V6 FWD
Fuel economy (combined)2.0L Turbo I4 AWD: 22 mpg
3.3L V6 AWD: 21 mpg
2.0L Turbo I4 FWD: 23 mpg
3.3L V6 FWD: 21 mpg
24 mpg2.4L I4 AWD: 23 mpg
3.3L V6 AWD: 21 mpg
2.4L I4 FWD: 24 mpg
3.3L V6 FWD: 21 mpg
AWD: 19 mpg
FWD: 21 mpg
2.0L Turbo I4 AWD: 22 mpg
3.3L V6 AWD: 19 mpg
2.0L Turbo I4 FWD: 23 mpg
3.3L V6 FWD: 21 mpg
Size and capability
Seats2.0L Turbo I4 AWD: 5
3.3L V6 AWD: 7
3.3L V6 FWD: 7
52.4L I4 AWD: 5
3.3L V6 AWD: 7
3.3L V6 FWD: 7
72.0L Turbo I4 AWD: 5
3.3L V6 AWD: 7
3.3L V6 FWD: 7
Max towing2.0L Turbo I4 AWD: 3,500 lb
3.3L V6 AWD: 5,000 lb
2,000 lb2.4L I4 AWD: 2,000 lb
3.3L V6 AWD: 5,000 lb
3.3L V6 FWD: 3,500 lb
AWD: 5,000 lb
FWD: 3,500 lb
2.0L Turbo I4 AWD: 3,500 lb
3.3L V6 AWD: 5,000 lb
Cargo behind last row2.0L Turbo I4 AWD: 38.8 cu ft
3.3L V6 AWD: 11.3 cu ft
3.3L V6 FWD: 11.3 cu ft
38.8 cu ft2.4L I4 AWD: 38.8 cu ft
3.3L V6 AWD: 11.3 cu ft
3.3L V6 FWD: 11.3 cu ft
11.3 cu ft2.0L Turbo I4 AWD: 38.8 cu ft
3.3L V6 AWD: 11.3 cu ft
3.3L V6 FWD: 11.3 cu ft
Max cargo2.0L Turbo I4 AWD: 73.5 cu ft
3.3L V6 AWD: 73 cu ft
3.3L V6 FWD: 73 cu ft
73.5 cu ft2.4L I4 AWD: 73.5 cu ft
3.3L V6 AWD: 73 cu ft
3.3L V6 FWD: 73 cu ft
73 cu ft2.0L Turbo I4 AWD: 73.5 cu ft
3.3L V6 AWD: 73 cu ft
3.3L V6 FWD: 73 cu ft
Third-row legroom2.0L Turbo I4 AWD: —
3.3L V6 AWD: 31.7 in
3.3L V6 FWD: 31.7 in
—2.4L I4 AWD: —
3.3L V6 AWD: 31.7 in
3.3L V6 FWD: 31.7 in
31.7 in2.0L Turbo I4 AWD: —
3.3L V6 AWD: 31.7 in
3.3L V6 FWD: 31.7 in
Ground clearance7.3 in7.3 in7.3 in7.3 in7.3 in
Length187.4 in187.4 in187.4 in187.4 in187.4 in
Tech
Touchscreen———8 in8 in
Digital gauge clusterOptional——7 in7 in
Audio———InfinityInfinity
Speakers———1010
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise control————Optional
Lane keeping————Optional
Blind-spot monitoringOptional——Blind Spot AlertBlind Spot Alert
Automatic emergency braking————Optional
Rear cross-trafficOptional——Rear Cross-Traffic AlertRear Cross-Traffic Alert
360-degree camera————Optional
Parking sensors——OptionalRearRear
Comfort
SeatsLeather + optionCloth + optionCloth + optionLeather + optionLeather + option
Heated seatsFront—OptionalFrontFront, Second Row Outboard
Ventilated seats————Front
Driver seat memory———Driver SeatDriver Seat
Climate zones2——22
Second rowSplit BenchSplit BenchSplit BenchSplit BenchSplit Bench
Exterior
Sunroof———Panoramic MoonroofPanoramic Moonroof
Power liftgateOptional——Hands-Free Power LiftgateHands-Free Power Liftgate
Wheels18 in17 in17 in19 in19 in
Headlights————Optional
Packages and options (24)
EXLLXSXSX Limited
EX Premium Package $2,500Optional————
LX Convenience Package ——Optional——
SX Limited Technology Package ————Optional
Side Step Bars $495OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
50 / 50 Split-Folding Third-Row Seats ——Optional——
Blaze Blue Optional—Optional——
Dark Cherry Optional—OptionalOptional—
Ebony Black OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Platinum Graphite Optional—Optional—Optional
Polished Walnut Optional————
Remington Red Optional—OptionalOptional—
Snow White $395Optional—OptionalOptionalOptional
Sparkling Silver OptionalOptionalOptional——
Titanium Silver OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Black Premium Leather ———Optional—
Dark Gray Leather Optional————
Ivory Nappa Leather ————Optional
Light Gray Premium Leather ———Optional—
Merlot Nappa Leather ————Optional
Metallic Nappa Leather ————Optional
Satin Black Cloth —OptionalOptional——
Satin Black Leather Optional————
Stone Beige Cloth ——Optional——
Stone Beige Leather Optional————

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem order guide, Oem order guide, Oem order guide, Nhtsa vin decode, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Year by year

YearEnginesDriveFuel economyCrash ratingRecalls Owner complaintsCollision warningCarPlay
2026 1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid
1.6L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid
2.5L 4-cyl
2.5L 4-cyl turbo
AWD, FWD23–37 mpg 5 of 5 4 6 Some versions—
2025 1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid
1.6L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid
2.5L 4-cyl
2.5L 4-cyl turbo
AWD, FWD23–36 mpg 5 of 5 8 130 Some versionsYes
2024 1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid
1.6L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid
2.5L 4-cyl
2.5L 4-cyl turbo
AWD, FWD23–37 mpg 5 of 5 2 49 Some versionsYes
2023 1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid, 177 hp
1.6L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid, 177 hp
2.5L 4-cyl
2.5L 4-cyl turbo
AWD, FWD24–37 mpg 4 of 5 7 159 Some versionsYes
2022 1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid, 177 hp
1.6L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid, 177 hp
2.5L 4-cyl
2.5L 4-cyl turbo
AWD, FWD24–37 mpg 4 of 5 15 223 Some versionsYes
2021 1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid, 177 hp
2.5L 4-cyl
2.5L 4-cyl turbo
AWD, FWD24–37 mpg 4 of 5 6 291 StandardYes
2020 2.4L 4-cyl, 185 hp
3.3L 6-cyl, 290 hp
AWD, FWD20–25 mpg 5 of 5 1 136 OptionalYes
2019 2.4L 4-cyl, 185 hp
3.3L 6-cyl, 290 hp
AWD, FWD21–25 mpg 5 of 5 2 428 OptionalYes
2018 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 240 hp
2.4L 4-cyl, 185 hp
3.3L 6-cyl, 290 hp
AWD, FWD19–24 mpg 5 of 5 3 254 OptionalYes
2017 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 240 hp
2.4L 4-cyl, 185 hp
3.3L 6-cyl, 290 hp
AWD, FWD19–24 mpg 5 of 5 4 804 OptionalYes
2016 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
2.4L 4-cyl
3.3L 6-cyl
AWD, FWD19–24 mpg 5 of 5 8 1252 OptionalNo
2015 2.4L 4-cyl
3.3L 6-cyl
AWD, FWD20–23 mpg 5 of 5 3 750 NoNo

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.

Apple lists CarPlay for: Sorento 2017–2025 (Apple).

Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2026 KIA SORENTO HYBRID SUV HEV AWD5 Standard & OptionalStandard 11
2026 KIA SORENTO HYBRID SUV HEV FWD5 Standard & OptionalStandard 11
2026 KIA SORENTO SUV N/A AWD5 Standard & OptionalStandard 25
2026 KIA SORENTO SUV N/A FWD5 Standard & OptionalStandard 25
2026 KIA SORENTO PHEV SUV PHEV AWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalStandard 10
2025 Kia Sorento SUV AWD5 Standard & OptionalStandard 375
2025 Kia Sorento SUV FWD5 Standard & OptionalStandard 375
2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV AWD5 Standard & OptionalStandard 243
2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV FWD5 Standard & OptionalStandard 243
2025 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid SUV AWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalStandard 312
2024 Kia Sorento SUV AWD5 Standard & OptionalStandard 241
2024 Kia Sorento SUV FWD5 Standard & OptionalStandard 241
2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 06
2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 06
2024 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid SUV AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 02
2023 Kia Sorento SUV AWD4 Standard & OptionalStandard 3121
2023 Kia Sorento SUV FWD4 Standard & OptionalStandard 3121
2023 Kia Sorento HEV SUV AWD4 StandardStandard 230
2023 Kia Sorento HEV SUV FWD4 StandardStandard 230
2023 Kia Sorento PHEV SUV AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 28
2022 Kia Sorento SUV AWD4 StandardStandard 6189
2022 Kia Sorento SUV FWD4 StandardStandard 6189
2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV AWD4 NoNo 412
2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV FWD4 StandardStandard 412
2022 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid SUV AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 522
2021 Kia Sorento SUV FWD Later Release4 StandardStandard 020
2021 Kia Sorento SUV AWD Later Release4 StandardStandard 020
2021 Kia Sorento SUV AWD Early Release4 StandardStandard 4250
2021 Kia Sorento SUV FWD Early Release4 StandardStandard 4250
2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV FWD Later Release4 StandardStandard 00
2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV FWD Early Release4 StandardStandard 221
2020 Kia Sorento SUV AWD5 OptionalOptional 1136
2020 Kia Sorento SUV FWD5 OptionalOptional 1136
2019 Kia Sorento SUV FWD5 OptionalOptional 2428
2019 Kia Sorento SUV AWD5 OptionalOptional 2428
2018 Kia Sorento SUV AWD5 OptionalOptional 3254
2018 Kia Sorento SUV FWD5 OptionalOptional 3254
2017 Kia Sorento SUV AWD5 OptionalOptional 4804
2017 Kia Sorento SUV FWD5 OptionalOptional 4804
2016 Kia Sorento SUV AWD5 OptionalOptional 81252
2016 Kia Sorento SUV FWD5 OptionalOptional 81252
2015 Kia Sorento SUV AWD5 NoNo 3750
2015 Kia Sorento SUV FWD5 NoNo 3750

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2026Sorento AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
23–25
2026Sorento FWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
23–26
2026Sorento Hybrid AWDAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 34
2026Sorento Hybrid FWDAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 37
2026Sorento Plug-in HybridAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 33
2025Sorento AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
23–25
2025Sorento FWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
23–26
2025Sorento Hybrid AWDAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 34
2025Sorento Hybrid FWDAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 36
2025Sorento Plug-in HybridAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 33
2024Sorento AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
23–25
2024Sorento FWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
23–26
2024Sorento Hybrid AWDAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 34
2024Sorento Hybrid FWDAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 37
2024Sorento Plug-in HybridAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 34
2023Sorento AWDAuto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
24
2023Sorento FWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
25–26
2023Sorento Hybrid AWDAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 34
2023Sorento Hybrid FWDAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 37
2023Sorento Plug-in HybridAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 34
2022Sorento AWDAuto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
24
2022Sorento FWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
25–26
2022Sorento Hybrid AWDAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 35
2022Sorento Hybrid FWDAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 37
2022Sorento Plug-in HybridAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 34
2021Sorento AWDAuto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
24
2021Sorento FWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
25–26
2021Sorento HybridAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 37
2020Sorento AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L
20–23
2020Sorento FWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L
22–25
2019Sorento AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L
21–23
2019Sorento FWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L
22–25
2018Sorento AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L
19–22
2018Sorento FE AWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L 21
2018Sorento FWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L
20–24
2017Sorento AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L
19–22
2017Sorento FE AWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L 21
2017Sorento FWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L
20–24
2016Sorento AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L
19–22
2016Sorento FE AWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L 21
2016Sorento FWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L
20–24
2015Sorento AWDAuto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L
20–21
2015Sorento FWDAuto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L
21–23

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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