Which Kia Sorento years have ventilated (cooled) seats?
The Kia Sorento offers ventilated (cooled) seats 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 SX, X-Line SX, X-Line SX Prestige, X-Pro SX Prestige, X-Line SX Prestige (Hybrid) and X-Line SX Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid), and not available on the EX, LX, S, X-Line EX, EX (Hybrid) and EX (Plug-In Hybrid).
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Some trims | Standard on the SX, X-Line SX, X-Line SX Prestige, X-Pro SX Prestige, X-Line SX Prestige (Hybrid) and X-Line SX Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the EX, LX, S, X-Line EX, EX (Hybrid) and EX (Plug-In Hybrid). |
| 2025 | Some trims | Standard on the SX, X-Line SX, X-Line SX Prestige, X-Pro SX Prestige, SX Prestige (Hybrid) and SX Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the EX, LX, S, X-Line EX, EX (Hybrid) and EX (Plug-In Hybrid). |
| 2024 | Some trims | Standard on the SX, X-Line SX, X-Line SX Prestige, X-Pro SX Prestige and SX Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the EX, LX, S, X-Line EX, EX (Hybrid) and SX Prestige (Hybrid). |
| 2023 | Some trims | Standard on the SX Prestige, X-Line SX Prestige, SX Prestige (Hybrid) and SX Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the EX, LX, S, SX, X-Line EX, X-Line S and EX (Hybrid). |
| 2022 | Some trims | Standard on the SX Prestige, X-Line SX Prestige and SX Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the EX, LX, S, SX, X-Line EX, X-Line S, EX (Hybrid), S (Hybrid) and SX (Plug-In Hybrid). |
| 2021 | Some trims | Standard on the SX Prestige. Not on the EX, LX, S, SX, EX (Hybrid) and S (Hybrid). |
| 2020 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2019 | Some trims | Standard on the SX Limited. Optional on the SX (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the EX, EX Sport, L, LX and S. |
| 2018 | Some trims | Standard on the SX Limited. Optional on the SX (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the EX, L and LX. |
| 2017 | Some trims | Standard on the SX Limited. Optional on the SX (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the EX, L and LX. |
| 2016 | Some trims | Standard on the SX Limited. Not on the EX, L, LX and SX. |
| 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 ventilated (cooled) seats
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 seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof