Which Kia Sorento years have AWD or 4WD?
The Kia Sorento offers AWD or 4WD in 12 of the 12 model years we have trim data for (2015–2026). It first appears in 2015, optional on the EX V6, Limited, LX, LX V6 and SX. In 2026 it's standard on the X-Line EX, X-Line SX, X-Line SX Prestige, X-Pro SX Prestige, X-Line SX Prestige (Hybrid), EX (Plug-In Hybrid) and X-Line SX Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid), optional on the EX, S and EX (Hybrid), and not available on the LX and SX.
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Some trims | Standard on the X-Line EX, X-Line SX, X-Line SX Prestige, X-Pro SX Prestige, X-Line SX Prestige (Hybrid), EX (Plug-In Hybrid) and X-Line SX Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Optional on the EX, S and EX (Hybrid) (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the LX and SX. |
| 2025 | Some trims | Standard on the X-Line EX, X-Line SX, X-Line SX Prestige, X-Pro SX Prestige, SX Prestige (Hybrid), EX (Plug-In Hybrid) and SX Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Optional on the EX, S and EX (Hybrid) (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the LX and SX. |
| 2024 | Some trims | Standard on the X-Line EX, X-Line SX, X-Line SX Prestige, X-Pro SX Prestige, SX Prestige (Hybrid) and SX Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Optional on the S and EX (Hybrid) (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the EX, LX and SX. |
| 2023 | Some trims | Standard on the SX Prestige, X-Line EX, X-Line S, X-Line SX Prestige, SX Prestige (Hybrid) and SX Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Optional on the LX, SX and EX (Hybrid) (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the EX and S. |
| 2022 | Some trims | Standard on the X-Line EX, X-Line S, X-Line SX Prestige, SX (Plug-In Hybrid) and SX Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Optional on the LX, SX, EX (Hybrid) and S (Hybrid) (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the EX, S and SX Prestige. |
| 2021 | Optional | Optional on the EX, LX, S, SX and SX Prestige (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the EX (Hybrid) and S (Hybrid). |
| 2020 | Optional | Optional on the EX, LX, S and SX (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the L. |
| 2019 | Optional | Optional on the EX, EX Sport, LX, S, SX and SX Limited (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the L. |
| 2018 | Optional | Optional on the EX, LX, SX and SX Limited (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the L. |
| 2017 | Optional | Optional on the EX, LX, SX and SX Limited (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the L. |
| 2016 | Optional | Optional on the EX, LX, SX and SX Limited (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the L. |
| 2015 | Optional | Optional on the EX V6, Limited, LX, LX V6 and SX (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
"Optional" means a package, option or drivetrain (FWD or AWD) adds it, so check the window sticker of the car you're buying. Trim data from OpenSpec, the manufacturer's equipment guides and NHTSA's vehicle database; years without trim data aren't listed.
More about the Kia Sorento
Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingThird row (7+ seats)Tows 5,000 lb or morePower liftgateHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electricAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof