Which Kia Sorento years have remote start?
The Kia Sorento offers remote start in 7 of the 12 model years we have trim data for (2015–2026). It first appears in 2020, optional on the EX, L, LX, S and SX. In 2026 it's standard on the EX, LX, S, SX, X-Line EX, X-Line 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 X-Line SX and X-Pro SX Prestige.
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Some trims | Standard on the EX, LX, S, SX, X-Line EX, X-Line SX Prestige, EX (Hybrid), X-Line SX Prestige (Hybrid), EX (Plug-In Hybrid) and X-Line SX Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the X-Line SX and X-Pro SX Prestige. |
| 2025 | Some trims | Standard on the EX, LX, S, SX, X-Line EX, X-Line SX, X-Line SX Prestige, X-Pro SX Prestige, EX (Hybrid), EX (Plug-In Hybrid) and SX Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the SX Prestige (Hybrid). |
| 2024 | Some trims | Standard on the EX, LX, S, SX, X-Line EX, X-Line SX, X-Line SX Prestige, X-Pro SX Prestige and SX Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the EX (Hybrid) and SX Prestige (Hybrid). |
| 2023 | Some trims | Standard on the EX, S, SX, SX Prestige, X-Line EX, X-Line S, X-Line SX Prestige, EX (Hybrid), SX Prestige (Hybrid) and SX Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the LX. |
| 2022 | Some trims | Standard on the EX, S, SX, SX Prestige, X-Line EX, X-Line S, X-Line SX Prestige, EX (Hybrid), S (Hybrid), SX (Plug-In Hybrid) and SX Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Optional on the LX (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2021 | Some trims | Standard on the EX, S, SX, SX Prestige, EX (Hybrid) and S (Hybrid). Optional on the LX (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2020 | Optional | Optional on the EX, L, LX, S and SX (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2019 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2018 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2017 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2016 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2015 | No | Not available on any trim. |
"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)AWD or 4WDTows 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 seatsSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof