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2018 Kia Sorento
SUV · 2015–2026 · Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid
Trims and features
What changed for 2018
- Starting prices: +$300 to +$1,400 (5 trims; hover for each)
- Engine: 2.4L DOHC GDI Theta-II → 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection 4-Cylinder (L, LX)
- Engine: 3.3L DOHC GDI Lambda-II → 3.3L Gasoline Direct Injection V6 (SX Limited, SX)
- Automatic emergency braking: Automatic Emergency Braking → AEB with Pedestrian Detection (SX Limited)
- Engine: 2.0L DOHC T-GDI Theta-II → 2.0L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection 4-Cylinder (EX)
2018 Sorento trims
| EX | L | LX | SX | SX Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||||
| Starting MSRP | from $33,100 | $25,900 | from $27,200 | from $39,200 | from $44,500 |
| Powertrain | |||||
| Engine | 2.0L Turbo 4-cylinder AWD: 2.0L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection 4-Cylinder 3.3L V6 AWD: 3.3L Gasoline Direct Injection V6 3.3L V6 FWD: 3.3L Gasoline Direct Injection V6 | 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection 4-Cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder AWD: 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection 4-Cylinder 3.3L V6 AWD: 3.3L Gasoline Direct Injection V6 3.3L V6 FWD: 3.3L Gasoline Direct Injection V6 | 3.3L Gasoline Direct Injection V6 | 3.3L Gasoline Direct Injection V6 |
| Horsepower | 2.0L Turbo 4-cylinder AWD: 240 hp 3.3L V6 AWD: 290 hp 3.3L V6 FWD: 290 hp | 185 hp | 2.4L 4-cylinder AWD: 185 hp 3.3L V6 AWD: 290 hp 3.3L V6 FWD: 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp |
| Torque | 2.0L Turbo 4-cylinder AWD: 260 lb-ft 3.3L V6 AWD: 252 lb-ft 3.3L V6 FWD: 252 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | 2.4L 4-cylinder AWD: 178 lb-ft 3.3L V6 AWD: 252 lb-ft 3.3L V6 FWD: 252 lb-ft | 252 lb-ft | 252 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Sportmatic | Sportmatic | Sportmatic | Sportmatic | Sportmatic |
| Gears | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | 2.0L Turbo 4-cylinder AWD / 2.0L Turbo 4-cylinder FWD / 3.3L V6 AWD / 3.3L V6 FWD | Fwd | 2.4L 4-cylinder AWD / 2.4L 4-cylinder FWD / 3.3L V6 AWD / 3.3L V6 FWD | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 2.0L Turbo 4-cylinder AWD: 22 mpg 2.0L Turbo 4-cylinder FWD: 23 mpg 3.3L V6 AWD: 21 mpg 3.3L V6 FWD: 20 mpg | 24 mpg | 2.4L 4-cylinder AWD: 22 mpg 2.4L 4-cylinder FWD: 24 mpg 3.3L V6 AWD: 21 mpg 3.3L V6 FWD: 21 mpg | AWD: 19 mpg FWD: 20 mpg | — |
| Size and capability | |||||
| Seats | 2.0L Turbo 4-cylinder AWD: 5 3.3L V6 AWD: 7 3.3L V6 FWD: 7 | 5 | 2.4L 4-cylinder AWD: 7 2.4L 4-cylinder FWD: 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Max towing | 2.0L Turbo 4-cylinder AWD: 3,500 lb 3.3L V6 AWD: 5,000 lb | 2,000 lb | 2.4L 4-cylinder 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 | AWD: 5,000 lb FWD: 3,500 lb |
| Cargo behind last row | 2.0L Turbo 4-cylinder AWD: 38.8 cu ft 3.3L V6 AWD: 11.3 cu ft 3.3L V6 FWD: 11.3 cu ft | 38.8 cu ft | 2.4L 4-cylinder AWD: 11.3 cu ft 2.4L 4-cylinder FWD: 38.8 cu ft | 11.3 cu ft | 11.3 cu ft |
| Max cargo | 2.0L Turbo 4-cylinder AWD: 73.5 cu ft 3.3L V6 AWD: 73 cu ft 3.3L V6 FWD: 73 cu ft | 73.5 cu ft | 2.4L 4-cylinder AWD: 73 cu ft 2.4L 4-cylinder FWD: 73.5 cu ft | 73 cu ft | 73 cu ft |
| Third-row legroom | 2.0L Turbo 4-cylinder AWD: — 3.3L V6 AWD: 31.7 in 3.3L V6 FWD: 31.7 in | — | 2.4L 4-cylinder AWD: 31.7 in 2.4L 4-cylinder FWD: — | 31.7 in | 31.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 7.3 in | 7.3 in | 7.3 in | 7.3 in |
| Length | 187.4 in | 187.4 in | 187.4 in | 187.4 in | 187.4 in |
| Tech | |||||
| Touchscreen | 7 in | 4.3 in | 4.3 in + option | 8 in | 8 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Wired | — | Optional | Wired | Wired |
| Android Auto | Wired | — | Optional | Wired | Wired |
| Digital gauge cluster | 7 in | — | — | 7 in | 7 in |
| Audio | — | — | — | Infinity | Infinity |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 |
| Driver assistance | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Lane keeping | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Lane Departure Warning |
| Blind-spot monitoring | — | — | Optional | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert |
| Automatic emergency braking | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | AEB with Pedestrian Detection |
| Rear cross-traffic | — | — | Optional | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
| 360-degree camera | — | — | — | — | Surround View Camera |
| Parking sensors | Rear | — | Optional | Rear | Rear |
| Comfort | |||||
| Seats | Leather + option | Cloth + option | Cloth + option | Leather + option | Leather + option |
| Heated seats | Front | — | Optional | Front | Front, Second Row Outboard |
| Ventilated seats | — | — | — | Optional | Front |
| Driver seat memory | — | — | — | Driver Seat | Driver Seat |
| Climate zones | 2 | — | Optional | 2 | 2 |
| Second row | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench |
| Exterior | |||||
| Sunroof | Optional | — | — | Panoramic Moonroof | Panoramic Moonroof |
| Power liftgate | Power Liftgate | — | — | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate |
| Wheels | 18 in | 17 in | 17 in | 19 in | 19 in |
| Headlights | — | — | — | Optional | HID Projector |
Packages and options (27)
| EX | L | LX | SX | SX Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX Advanced Touring Package $2,900 | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| LX Advanced Technology Package $1,500 | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| LX Convenience Package $1,700 | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| LX Cool and Connected Package | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Advanced Technology Package (V6) $1,000 | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| LX Convenience Package (V6) $2,500 | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| SX Advanced Technology Package $2,000 | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| 3rd Row Seat Package $1,490 | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Wheel Locks $55 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Blaze Blue | Optional | — | Optional | — | — |
| Ebony Black | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Platinum Graphite | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Polished Walnut | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Remington Red | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | — |
| Sangria | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | — |
| Snow White $395 | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Sparkling Silver | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Titanium | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black Premium Leather | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Ivory Nappa Leather | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Light Gray Premium Leather | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Merlot Premium Leather | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Metallic Nappa Leather | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Satin Black Cloth | — | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Satin Black Leather | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Stone Beige Cloth | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Stone Beige Leather | Optional | — | — | — | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode, Other, Oem order guide. 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.
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.