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2023 Kia Sorento
SUV · 2015–2026 · Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid
Trims and features
What changed for 2023
- Starting prices: +$500 to +$2,600 (8 trims; hover for each)
- Engine: 2.5L 4-cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine (Theta-III) → 2.5L GDI (S, LX, X-Line S)
- Lane keeping: Lane Keep Assist → Lane Centering (all trims)
- Engine: 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine (Theta-III) → 2.5T GDI (X-Line EX, SX, EX, SX Prestige, X-Line SX Prestige)
- Automatic emergency braking: AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection → AEB with Pedestrian Detection (X-Line EX)
- Power liftgate: Hands-Free Power Liftgate → Power Liftgate (X-Line EX, SX, SX Prestige, X-Line SX Prestige)
- Headlights: Bi-LED Projector → LED Reflector (X-Line EX)
- Digital gauge cluster: 4.2 in → 12.3 in (SX)
2023 Sorento trims
| EX | LX | S | SX | SX Prestige | X-Line EX | X-Line S | X-Line SX Prestige | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ||||||||
| Starting MSRP | $36,290 | from $30,390 | $32,890 | from $39,190 | $43,790 | $39,990 | $34,890 | $43,990 |
| Powertrain | ||||||||
| Engine | 2.5T GDI | 2.5L GDI | 2.5L GDI | 2.5T GDI | 2.5T GDI | 2.5T GDI | 2.5L GDI | 2.5T GDI |
| Horsepower | 281 hp | 191 hp | 191 hp | 281 hp | 281 hp | 281 hp | 191 hp | 281 hp |
| Torque | 311 lb-ft | 181 lb-ft | 181 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft | 181 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft |
| Gears | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Drivetrain | Fwd | AWD / FWD | Fwd | AWD / FWD | Awd | Awd | Awd | Awd |
| Size and capability | ||||||||
| Seats | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| Max towing | 3,500 lb | 2,000 lb | 2,000 lb | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb | 2,000 lb | 3,500 lb |
| Tech | ||||||||
| Touchscreen | 10.25 in | 8 in | 10.25 in | 10.25 in | 10.25 in | 10.25 in | 10.25 in | 10.25 in |
| Digital gauge cluster | 4.2 in | 4.2 in | 4.2 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 4.2 in | 4.2 in | 12.3 in |
| Audio | — | — | — | — | Bose | — | — | Bose |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 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 |
| Lane keeping | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Intervention | Blind Spot Intervention | Blind Spot Intervention | Blind Spot Intervention | Blind Spot Intervention | Blind Spot Intervention | Blind Spot Intervention | Blind Spot Intervention |
| Automatic emergency braking | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian 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 |
| Comfort | ||||||||
| Seats | Synthetic Leather | Cloth | Synthetic Leather | Synthetic Leather | Leather | Synthetic Leather | Synthetic Leather | Leather |
| Heated seats | Front | — | Front | Front | Front, Second Row | Front | Front | Front, Second Row |
| Ventilated seats | — | — | — | — | Front | — | — | Front |
| Driver seat memory | — | — | — | — | Driver Seat | — | — | Driver Seat |
| Climate zones | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Remote start | App-Based Remote Start, Key Fob Remote Start | — | App-Based Remote Start, Key Fob Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start, Key Fob Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start, Key Fob Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start, Key Fob Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start, Key Fob Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start, Key Fob Remote Start |
| Second row | Captain's Chairs | Split Bench | Split Bench | Captain's Chairs | Captain's Chairs | Captain's Chairs | Split Bench | Captain's Chairs |
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Sunroof | Optional | — | Optional | Panoramic Moonroof | Panoramic Moonroof | Panoramic Moonroof | Optional | Panoramic Moonroof |
| Power liftgate | — | — | — | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate | — | Power Liftgate |
| Wheels | 18 in | 17 in | 18 in | 20 in | 20 in | 20 in | 18 in | 20 in |
| Headlights | LED Reflector | LED Reflector | LED Reflector | — | Bi-LED Projector | LED Reflector | LED Reflector | Bi-LED Projector |
Packages and options (31)
| EX | LX | S | SX | SX Prestige | X-Line EX | X-Line S | X-Line SX Prestige | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panoramic Sunroof Package $1,300 | Optional | — | Optional | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| AWD Package | — | Optional | — | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Cross Bars $360 | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mud Guards $125 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Texturized Bumper Appliqué $75 | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Rear Bumper Protector $120 | — | Optional | — | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Side Step Bars $690 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Tow Hitch PnP (Turbo Only) $500 | Optional | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional |
| Tow Hitch Wired (Non Turbo) $550 | — | Optional | Optional | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Wheel Locks $65 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Cover $190 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net $55 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tray (Folding) $115 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpeted Floor Mats $225 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpeted Cargo Mat with Seatback Protection $115 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with HomeLink $350 | — | Optional | Optional | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with HomeLink (PnP) $350 | Optional | — | — | Optional | — | Optional | — | — |
| Illuminated Rear Cargo Panel $350 | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Illuminated Door Sill Plates $325 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Interior Light Kit $450 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Seat Entertainment $1,500 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Aruba Green | — | Optional | — | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ebony Black | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Everlasting Silver | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Glacial White $445 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Gravity Gray | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Passion Red $445 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Sapphire Blue $445 | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Wolf Gray $445 | Optional | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rust $200 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Other, 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.