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2024 Kia Sorento

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

Trims and features

201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
SorentoSorento HybridSorento Plug-In Hybrid

What changed for 2024

2024 Sorento trims

EXLXSSXX-Line EXX-Line SXX-Line SX PrestigeX-Pro SX Prestige
Price
Starting MSRP$37,990$31,990from $34,390$41,690$41,690$43,490$46,390$47,390
Powertrain
Engine2.5L Turbocharged GDI 4-cylinder2.5L GDI 4-cylinder2.5L GDI 4-cylinder2.5L Turbocharged GDI 4-cylinder2.5L Turbo GDI2.5L Turbo GDI2.5L Turbo GDI2.5L Turbo GDI
Horsepower281 hp191 hp191 hp281 hp281 hp281 hp281 hp281 hp
Transmission8-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission8-Speed Automatic Transmission8-Speed Automatic Transmission8-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission8-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission8-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission8-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission8-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission
Gears88888888
DrivetrainFwdFwdAWD / FWDFwdAwdAwdAwdAwd
Fuel economy (combined)23 mpg26 mpgAWD: 25 mpg
FWD: 26 mpg
23 mpg23 mpg23 mpg23 mpg23 mpg
Size and capability
Seats67766666
Max towing2,000 lb2,000 lb2,000 lb2,000 lb2,000 lb2,000 lb2,000 lb2,000 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 in————
Length189.6 in189.6 in189.6 in189.6 in189.6 in189.6 in189.6 in189.6 in
Curb weight3,898 lb3,814 lbAWD: 4,045 lb
FWD: 3,898 lb
3,979 lb————
Tech
Touchscreen12.3 in12.3 in12.3 in12.3 in12.3 in12.3 in12.3 in12.3 in
Apple CarPlayWirelessWirelessWirelessWirelessWirelessWirelessWirelessWireless
Android AutoWirelessWirelessWirelessWirelessWirelessWirelessWirelessWireless
Digital gauge cluster4.3 in4.3 in4.3 in12.3 in4.3 in12.3 in12.3 in12.3 in
Audio——————BoseBose
Speakers6666661212
Wireless phone chargingQi—QiQiQiQiQiQi
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise controlAdaptive Cruise with Stop & GoAdaptive Cruise with Stop & GoAdaptive Cruise with Stop & GoAdaptive Cruise with Stop & GoAdaptive Cruise with Stop & GoAdaptive Cruise with Stop & GoAdaptive Cruise with Stop & GoAdaptive Cruise with Stop & Go
Lane keepingLane CenteringLane CenteringLane CenteringLane CenteringLane CenteringLane CenteringLane CenteringLane Centering
Blind-spot monitoringBlind Spot InterventionBlind Spot InterventionBlind Spot InterventionBlind Spot InterventionBlind Spot InterventionBlind Spot InterventionBlind Spot InterventionBlind Spot Intervention
Automatic emergency brakingAEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist DetectionAEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist DetectionAEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist DetectionAEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist DetectionAEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist DetectionAEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist DetectionAEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist DetectionAEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection
Rear cross-trafficRear 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 BrakingRear Cross-Traffic with Automatic BrakingRear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking
360-degree camera———Surround View Camera—Surround View CameraSurround View CameraSurround View Camera
Parking sensorsRear—Front, RearRearFront, RearFront, RearFront, RearFront, Rear
Comfort
SeatsSynthetic LeatherClothSynthetic LeatherSynthetic LeatherSynthetic LeatherSynthetic LeatherLeatherLeather
Heated seatsFront—FrontFrontFrontFrontFront, Second RowFront
Ventilated seats———Front—FrontFrontFront
Driver seat memory——————Driver SeatDriver Seat
Climate zones21222222
Remote startKey Fob Remote StartKey Fob Remote StartKey Fob Remote StartKey Fob Remote StartKey Fob Remote StartKey Fob Remote StartKey Fob Remote StartKey Fob Remote Start
Second rowCaptain's ChairsSplit BenchSplit BenchCaptain's ChairsCaptain's ChairsCaptain's ChairsCaptain's ChairsCaptain's Chairs
Exterior
SunroofOptional—OptionalPanoramic Moonroof—Panoramic MoonroofPanoramic MoonroofPanoramic Moonroof
Power liftgatePower Liftgate——Power Liftgate————
Wheels—17 in18 in20 in20 in20 in20 in17 in
HeadlightsBi-LED ProjectorBi-LED ProjectorBi-LED ProjectorBi-LED ProjectorBi-LED ProjectorBi-LED ProjectorBi-LED ProjectorBi-LED Projector
Packages and options (32)
EXLXSSXX-Line EXX-Line SXX-Line SX PrestigeX-Pro SX Prestige
Olive Brown Leather Package $295——————OptionalOptional
Panoramic Sunroof Package $1,300Optional—Optional—————
Sage Leather Package $295——————OptionalOptional
Cross Bars $360Optional—OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Mud Guards $125OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Rear Bumper Appliqué, Textured $75Optional—OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Side Step Bars $690OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Skid Plate (Front) $325OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Tow Hitch PnP (Turbo Only) $500Optional——OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Wheel Locks $65OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Wheel Locks, Chrome $65Optional——OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Cover $190OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Net $55OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Tray (Folding) $115OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Carpeted Floor Mats $225OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Carpeted Cargo Mat with Seatback Protection $115OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with HomeLink $350—OptionalOptional—————
Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with HomeLink (PnP) $350Optional——OptionalOptionalOptional——
Illuminated Hatch Sill Plate $350Optional—OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Interior Lighting Kit $450OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Rear Seat Entertainment $1,500OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Dawning Red $495OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Ebony Black OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Everlasting Silver OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Glacial White $495OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Gravity Gray OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Jungle Green Optional—OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Midnight Lake Blue $495Optional—OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Roadrider Brown Optional—OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Wolf Gray $495Optional—OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Black OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Gray Optional—OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional——

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem order guide, Oem order guide, Oem order guide, 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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