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Which Kia Sorento years have a third row (7+ seats)?

The Kia Sorento offers a third row (7+ seats) in 12 of the 12 model years we have trim data for (2015–2026). It first appears in 2015, standard on the Limited and SX. In 2026 it's standard on the EX, LX, S and EX (Hybrid), and not available on the SX, 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).

YearHas it?Which trims
2026 Some trimsStandard on the EX, LX, S and EX (Hybrid). Not on the SX, 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).
2025 Some trimsStandard on the LX and S. Not 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).
2024 Some trimsStandard on the LX and S. Not on the EX, SX, 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 trimsStandard on the LX, S and X-Line S. Not on the EX, SX, SX Prestige, X-Line EX, X-Line SX Prestige, EX (Hybrid), SX Prestige (Hybrid) and SX Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid).
2022 Some trimsStandard on the LX, S and X-Line S. Not on the EX, SX, SX Prestige, X-Line EX, X-Line SX Prestige, EX (Hybrid), S (Hybrid), SX (Plug-In Hybrid) and SX Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid).
2021 Some trimsStandard on the LX and S. Not on the EX, SX, SX Prestige, EX (Hybrid) and S (Hybrid).
2020 StandardStandard on every trim (EX, L, LX, S and SX).
2019 StandardStandard on every trim (EX, EX Sport, L, LX, S, SX and SX Limited).
2018 Some trimsStandard on the SX and SX Limited. Optional on the EX and LX (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the L.
2017 Some trimsStandard on the SX and SX Limited. Optional on the EX and LX (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the L.
2016 Some trimsStandard on the SX. Optional on the EX, LX and SX Limited (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the L.
2015 Some trimsStandard on the Limited and SX. Not on the EX V6, 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 third row (7+ seats)

More about the Kia Sorento

Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingAWD 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 seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof