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2022 Kia Sorento

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

Trims and features

201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
SorentoSorento HybridSorento Plug-In Hybrid

What changed for 2022

2022 Sorento trims

EXLXSSXSX PrestigeX-Line EXX-Line SX-Line SX Prestige
Price
Starting MSRP$35,490from $29,590$32,390from $38,290$41,190$39,190$34,390$43,190
Powertrain
Engine2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine (Theta-III)2.5L 4-cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine (Theta-III)2.5L 4-cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine (Theta-III)2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine (Theta-III)2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine (Theta-III)2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine (Theta-III)2.5L 4-cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine (Theta-III)2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine (Theta-III)
Horsepower281 hp191 hp191 hp281 hp281 hp281 hp191 hp281 hp
Torque311 lb-ft181 lb-ft181 lb-ft311 lb-ft311 lb-ft311 lb-ft181 lb-ft311 lb-ft
Transmission8-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)8-speed automatic transmission8-speed automatic transmission8-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)8-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)8-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)8-speed automatic transmission8-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)
Gears88888888
DrivetrainFwdAWD / FWDFwdAWD / FWDFwdAwdAwdAwd
Fuel economy (combined)25 mpgAWD: 24 mpg
FWD: 26 mpg
26 mpgAWD: 24 mpg
FWD: 25 mpg
25 mpg24 mpg24 mpg24 mpg
Size and capability
Seats67766676
Max towing3,500 lb2,000 lb2,000 lb3,500 lb3,500 lb3,500 lb2,000 lb3,500 lb
Cargo behind last row12.6 cu ft12.6 cu ft12.6 cu ft12.6 cu ft12.6 cu ft12.6 cu ft12.6 cu ft12.6 cu ft
Max cargo75.5 cu ft75.5 cu ft75.5 cu ft75.5 cu ft75.5 cu ft75.5 cu ft75.5 cu ft75.5 cu ft
Third-row legroom29.6 in29.6 in29.6 in29.6 in29.6 in29.6 in29.6 in29.6 in
Ground clearance6.9 in6.9 in6.9 in6.9 in6.9 in8.2 in8.2 in8.2 in
Length189 in189 in189 in189 in189 in189 in189 in189 in
Tech
Touchscreen10.25 in8 in10.25 in10.25 in10.25 in10.25 in10.25 in10.25 in
Apple CarPlayWiredWirelessWiredWiredWiredWiredWiredWired
Android AutoWiredWirelessWiredWiredWiredWiredWiredWired
Digital gauge cluster4.2 in4.2 in4.2 in4.2 in12.3 in4.2 in4.2 in12.3 in
Audio————Bose——Bose
Speakers6666126612
Wireless phone chargingQi——QiQiQi—Qi
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise controlAdaptive Cruise with Stop & Go——Adaptive Cruise with Stop & GoAdaptive Cruise with Stop & GoAdaptive Cruise with Stop & Go—Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go
Lane keepingLane Keep AssistLane Keep AssistLane Keep AssistLane Keep AssistLane Keep AssistLane Keep AssistLane Keep AssistLane Keep Assist
Blind-spot monitoringBlind Spot Intervention—Blind Spot InterventionBlind Spot InterventionBlind Spot InterventionBlind Spot InterventionBlind Spot InterventionBlind Spot Intervention
Automatic emergency brakingAEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist DetectionAEB with Pedestrian DetectionAEB with Pedestrian DetectionAEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist DetectionAEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist DetectionAEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist DetectionAEB with Pedestrian DetectionAEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection
Rear cross-trafficRear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking—Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic BrakingRear Cross-Traffic with Automatic BrakingRear Cross-Traffic with Automatic BrakingRear Cross-Traffic with Automatic BrakingRear Cross-Traffic with Automatic BrakingRear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking
360-degree camera————Surround View Camera——Surround View Camera
Parking sensorsRear—RearRearFront, RearRearRearFront, Rear
Comfort
SeatsSynthetic LeatherClothSynthetic LeatherSynthetic LeatherLeatherSynthetic LeatherSynthetic LeatherLeather
Heated seatsFront—FrontFrontFront, Second RowFrontFrontFront, Second Row
Ventilated seats————Front——Front
Driver seat memory————Driver Seat——Driver Seat
Climate zones21222222
Remote startApp-Based Remote Start, Key Fob Remote StartOptionalApp-Based Remote Start, Key Fob Remote StartApp-Based Remote Start, Key Fob Remote StartApp-Based Remote Start, Key Fob Remote StartApp-Based Remote Start, Key Fob Remote StartApp-Based Remote Start, Key Fob Remote StartApp-Based Remote Start, Key Fob Remote Start
Second rowCaptain's ChairsSplit BenchSplit BenchCaptain's ChairsCaptain's ChairsCaptain's ChairsSplit BenchCaptain's Chairs
Exterior
SunroofOptional—OptionalPanoramic MoonroofPanoramic MoonroofPanoramic MoonroofOptionalPanoramic Moonroof
Power liftgateHands-Free Power LiftgateManualManualHands-Free Power LiftgateHands-Free Power LiftgateHands-Free Power LiftgateManualHands-Free Power Liftgate
Wheels18 in17 in18 in20 in20 in20 in18 in20 in
HeadlightsLED ReflectorLED ReflectorLED ReflectorBi-LED ProjectorBi-LED ProjectorBi-LED ProjectorLED ReflectorBi-LED Projector
Packages and options (38)
EXLXSSXSX PrestigeX-Line EXX-Line SX-Line SX Prestige
Panoramic Sunroof Package $1,300Optional—Optional———Optional—
Cross Bars $360Optional—OptionalOptionalOptional—Optional—
Cross Bars (Interim) $360Optional—OptionalOptionalOptional—Optional—
Cross Bars (X-Line) $360—————Optional—Optional
Mud Guards $115OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Bumper Appliqué Texture $75Optional—OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional——
Rear Bumper Protector $120—Optional———Optional—Optional
Side Step Bars $690OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Tow Hitch (2.5) $475—OptionalOptional———Optional—
Tow Hitch (2.5T) $475Optional——OptionalOptionalOptional—Optional
Wheel Locks $60OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Cover $190OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Net $50OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Tray (Folding) $115OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Carpeted Floor Mats $210OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Carpeted Cargo Mat with Seatback Protection $115OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with HomeLink $350OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional—OptionalOptional—
Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with HomeLink (PnP) $350————Optional——Optional
Illuminated Hatch Sill Plate $350Optional—OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Illuminated Scuff Plates $310OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Interior Lighting Kit $450OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Rear Seat Entertainment $1,500OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Remote Start Key $425—Optional——————
Aruba Green —————OptionalOptionalOptional
Ebony Black OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Everlasting Silver OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Glacial White $445OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Gravity Gray OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Passion Red $445OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional—
Sapphire Blue $445Optional—OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional——
Sparkling Silver OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Wolf Gray $445Optional—OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Black Cloth —Optional——————
Black Leather ————Optional——Optional
Black SynTex Optional—OptionalOptional—OptionalOptional—
Gray Leather ————Optional———
Gray SynTex Optional—OptionalOptional—OptionalOptional—
Rust Leather $200———————Optional

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode, Oem order guide, Oem order guide, Other. 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

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.

EPA fuel economy (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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