Which Kia Sorento years have a power liftgate?
The Kia Sorento offers a power liftgate in 11 of the 12 model years we have trim data for (2015–2026). It first appears in 2015, standard on the SX. In 2026 it's standard on the EX, SX, X-Line EX, X-Line SX, X-Line SX Prestige, X-Pro SX Prestige, EX (Hybrid), X-Line SX Prestige (Hybrid), EX (Plug-In Hybrid) and X-Line SX Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid), and not available on the LX and S.
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Some trims | Standard on the EX, SX, X-Line EX, X-Line SX, X-Line SX Prestige, X-Pro SX Prestige, EX (Hybrid), X-Line SX Prestige (Hybrid), EX (Plug-In Hybrid) and X-Line SX Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the LX and S. |
| 2025 | Some trims | Standard on the EX, SX, X-Line EX, X-Line SX, X-Line SX Prestige, X-Pro SX Prestige, EX (Hybrid), SX Prestige (Hybrid), EX (Plug-In Hybrid) and SX Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the LX and S. |
| 2024 | Some trims | Standard on the EX and SX. Not on the LX, S, X-Line EX, X-Line SX, X-Line SX Prestige, X-Pro SX Prestige, EX (Hybrid), SX Prestige (Hybrid) and SX Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). |
| 2023 | Some trims | Standard on the SX, SX Prestige, X-Line EX, X-Line SX Prestige, EX (Hybrid), SX Prestige (Hybrid) and SX Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the EX, LX, S and X-Line S. |
| 2022 | Some trims | Standard on the EX, SX, SX Prestige, X-Line EX, X-Line SX Prestige, EX (Hybrid), SX (Plug-In Hybrid) and SX Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the LX, S, X-Line S and S (Hybrid). |
| 2021 | Some trims | Standard on the EX, SX, SX Prestige and EX (Hybrid). Not on the LX, S and S (Hybrid). |
| 2020 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2019 | Some trims | Standard on the EX, SX and SX Limited. Not on the EX Sport, L, LX and S. |
| 2018 | Some trims | Standard on the EX, SX and SX Limited. Not on the L and LX. |
| 2017 | Some trims | Standard on the SX and SX Limited. Optional on the LX (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the EX and L. |
| 2016 | Some trims | Standard on the SX and SX Limited. Optional on the EX (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the L and LX. |
| 2015 | Some trims | Standard on the SX. Not on the EX V6, Limited, LX and LX V6. |
"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.
Every model with a power liftgate
More about the Kia Sorento
Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingThird row (7+ seats)AWD or 4WDTows 5,000 lb or moreHybrid, 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