2023 – 2024 Kia Sorento
The Kia Sorento is a three-row crossover SUV that competes well in the crowded mid-size SUV market. The Sorento can seat seven people, just like the larger V-6-powered Telluride, but it gets superior gas mileage and can be outfitted with a wide variety of engines. The base model of the front-wheel-drive SUV has a 191-horsepower inline-four mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission, but we recommend upgrading to the Sorento’s 281-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine and going with all-wheel drive. Both a 227-horsepower and a 261-horsepower hybrid powertrain are available for the Kia Sorento, with the former providing an EPA-estimated 37 mpg combined and the latter providing an estimated 32 miles of battery-electric driving range. For a vehicle of its size, the Sorento provides plenty of passenger room, with optional comforts like climate-controlled front and second-row seats.
Kia, formally known as Kia Corporation, is a well-known international automaker with its headquarters in Seoul, South Korea. Since its founding on December 11, 1944, Kia has evolved from a small producer of bicycles and steel tubing to one of the most well-known and regarded automotive brands in the world. The name “Kia” of the business is taken from the Sino-Korean characters “ki” (起), which means “to arise” or “come up out of,” and “a” (亞), which signifies “Asia.” The company’s aspirations to grow throughout Asia and beyond are reflected in this name.
Total units sold Approx: 59,499 (Till September)
2023 Kia Sorento Pricing
| Model | Engine | Transmission | Price |
| Sorento LX | 2.5 liter 4-Cylinder | 8-Speed Auto Transmission | $30,090 |
| Sorento S | 2.5L 4-Cylinder | 8-Speed Auto Transmission | $32,590 |
| Sorento X-Line S AWD | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 8-Speed Automatic Transmission | $34,590 |
| Sorento EX | 2.5L 4-Cylinder | 8-Speed Dual-Clutch Auto Transmission | $35,990 |
| Sorento X-Line EX AWD | 2.5L 4-Cylinder Turbocharged Engine | 8-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission | $39,690 |
| Sorento SX | 2.5L 4-Cylinder Turbocharged Engine | 8-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission | $38,890 |
| Sorento SX Prestige AWD | 2.5L 4-Cylinder | 8-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission | $43,490 |
| Sorento X-Line SX Prestige AWD | 2.5L 4-Cylinder | 8-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission | $43,690 |
Colours Kia Sorento
- Everlasting Silver
- Gravity Gray
- Ebony Black
- Glacial White Pearl
- Wolf Gray
- Passion Red
- Sapphire Blue
- Aruba Green
2023 Kia Sorento Specifications
ENGINE
| Type | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 2.5L Turbo 4-cylinder | 1.6L Turbo 4-cylinder | 1.6L Turbo 4-cylinder (PHEV) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valve gear | DOHC w/Dual CVVT | DOHC w/Dual CVVT | DOHC w/Dual CVVD | DOHC w/Dual CVVD |
| Horsepower | 191 hp @ 6,100 rpm | 281 hp @ 5,800 rpm | 227 hp combined | 261 hp combined |
| Torque | 181 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm | 311 lb.-ft. @ 1,700 rpm | 258 lb.-ft. combined | 258 lb.-ft. combined |
| Electric motor | – | – | 44.2 kW | 66.9 kW |
| Battery | – | – | 1.49 kWh | 13.8 kWh |
| Transmission | 8-speed Automatic | 8-speed Dual-Clutch | 6-speed Automatic | 6-speed Automatic |
| AWD | – | Torque-vectoring all-wheel drive w/Center Locking Differential (optional) | Torque-vectoring all-wheel drive w/Center Locking Differential (optional) | Torque-vectoring all-wheel drive w/Center Locking Differential |
| Towing capacity | 2,000 lb. | 3,500 lb. | 2,000 lb. | 2,000 lb. |
| BODY & CHASSIS | |
|---|---|
| Body type | Steel unibody w/Iso-StructureTM construction |
| Front Suspension | Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent, multi-link, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| TIRES & BRAKES | |
|---|---|
| Tire size | 235/65R17 (LX, Hybrid S, Hybrid EX FWD)<br>235/60R18 (S, EX FWD)<br>235/55R19 (HEV EX, PHEV SX, PHEV SX Prestige)<br>255/45R20 (EX AWD, SX, SX Prestige) |
| Brakes (front/rear) | 12.8-in. ventilated disc/12.0-in. ventilated disc (LX, S, EX, SX, SX Prestige)<br>12.8-in. ventilated disc/12.8-in. ventilated disc (Hybrid S, Hybrid EX, PHEV SX, PHEV SX Prestige) |
DIMENSIONS
| Specification | Measurement in inches |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in. |
| Track (front/rear) | 65.0 in. / 65.4 in. (LX, Hybrid S, Hybrid EX)<br>64.8 in. / 65.2 in. (S, EX, Hybrid EX, PHEV SX, PHEV SX Prestige)<br>64.5 in. / 64.8 in. (EX w/X-Line AWD Package, SX, SX Prestige) |
| Length | 189.0 in. (LX, S w/X-Line AWD Package, EX w/X-Line AWD Package, SX Prestige w/X-Line AWD Package)<br>189.4 in. (S, Hybrid S, EX, Hybrid EX, SX, SX Prestige FWD, PHEV SX, PHEV SX Prestige) |
| Width | 74.8 in. |
| Height | 66.7 in. (FWD, Hybrid, PHEV)<br>67.7 in. (AWD)<br>70.3 in. (X-Line AWD Package) |
| Headroom (front/2nd row/3rd row) | 40.3 in. / 39.1 in. / 36.8 in.<br>38.7 in. / 37.9 in. / 36.8 in. (w/panoramic sunroof) |
| Shoulder room (front/2nd row/3rd row) | 59.1 in. / 58.1 in. / 53.0 in. |
| Legroom (front/2nd row/3rd row) | 41.4 in. / 41.7 in. (40.7 in. on Hybrid S, Hybrid EX; 40.3 in. on PHEV SX, PHEV SX Prestige) / 29.6 in. |
| Cargo volume (behind 1st row/2nd row/3rd row) | 75.5 cu. ft. / 38.5–45.0 cu. ft. / 12.6 cu. ft. |
2022 EPA-ESTIMATED FUEL ECONOMY2
| 2022 EPA-Estimated Fuel Economy (MPG) | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L FWD | 24 | 29 | 26 | 17.7 |
| 2.5L AWD | 23 | 25 | 24 | 17.7 |
| 2.5T FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | 17.7 |
| 2.5T AWD | 22 | 27 | 24 | 17.7 |
| 1.6T HYBRID AWD (S) | 39 | 35 | 37 | 17.7 |
| 1.6T HYBRID AWD (EX) | 37 | 34 | 36 | 17.7 |
| 1.6T PHEV AWD | 36 | 33 | 34 | 17.7 |
| 1.6T PHEV AWD (MPGe – Electric) | 35 | 33 | 79 | 12.4 |
FEATURES & TRIMS
GAS MODELS
MECHANICAL & EXTERIOR
| Feature | LX | S | EX | SX | SX PRESTIGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L GDI 4-cylinder engine | ● | ● | — | — | — |
| 2.5L Turbo GDI 4-cylinder engine | — | — | ● | ● | ● |
| 8-speed Automatic Transmission | ● | ● | — | — | — |
| 8-speed Dual-Clutch Transmission | — | — | ● | ● | ● |
| Torque-vectoring all-wheel drive | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| w/Center Locking Differential | |||||
| Torque Vectoring Cornering Control | |||||
| 17-in. alloy wheels | ● | — | — | — | — |
| 18-in. alloy wheels | — | ● | ● | — | — |
| 20-in. alloy wheels | — | — | ● | ● | — |
| Drive Mode Select | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Drive Mode Select w/Snow Mode | |||||
| Idle Stop & Go | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Trailer Package (3,500-lb. capacity)10 | — | — | ● | ● | ● |
| Panoramic sunroof | ● | ● | — | — | |
| w/LED interior lighting | |||||
| LED reflector headlights | ● | ● | ● | — | — |
| LED projector headlights | — | — | — | ● | ● |
| LED light signature | — | — | — | ● | ● |
| LED fog lights | — | — | ● | ● | ● |
| LED combination tail lights | — | — | — | ● | ● |
| X-Line Package | — | — | — | — | — |
| Roof rails | — | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| High-utility roof rack | — | — | — | — | — |
| Power-folding exterior mirrors | — | — | — | — | ● |
INTERIOR & CONVENIENCE
| Feature | LX | S | EX | SX | SX PRESTIGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-in. touch screen6 w/Bluetooth®13 wireless technology | ● | — | — | — | — |
| 10.25-in. touch screen6 w/multi-phone Bluetooth®13 wireless technology & Navigation6 | — | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| 4.2-in. color Supervision meter cluster | ● | ● | ● | ● | — |
| 12.3-in. reconfigurable, color Supervision meter cluster | — | — | — | — | ● |
| 6-speaker AM/FM HD audio system | ● | ● | ● | ● | — |
| Bose12 12-speaker Centerpoint premium audio system | — | — | — | — | ● |
| UVO link18 | — | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| SiriusXM®26 w/3-month All Access trial | — | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Apple CarPlay®15 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Android AutoTM16 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| 6 USB charging ports | ● | — | — | — | — |
| 8 USB charging ports | — | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Wireless smartphone charger14 | — | — | ● | ● | ● |
| Electrochromic rearview mirror | — | — | — | — | ● |
| Push Button Start w/Smart Key | — | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Remote Engine Start 11 (on key fob) | — | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Electronic Parking Brake | — | — | ● | ● | ● |
| Heated steering wheel9 | — | — | — | — | ● |
| Dual Zone – Full Automatic Temperature Control | — | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Ultrasonic Rear Occupant Alert23 (Sensor) | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| 12V power outlets x2 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Smart Power Liftgate | — | — | ● | ● | ● |
KIA DRIVE WISE
| Feature | LX | S | EX | SX | SX PRESTIGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist w/Pedestrian Detection22 | ● | ● | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist w/Cyclist Detection & Junction Turning22 | — | — | ● | ● | ● |
| Driver Attention Warning w/Leading Vehicle Departure Alert24 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist22 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Lane Departure Warning22 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Lane Keeping Assist22 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Lane Following Assist22 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| High Beam Assist25 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Safe Exit Assist22 | — | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Rear View Monitor w/Parking Guidance22 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist w/Parallel Exit22 | — | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist22 | — | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Parking Distance Warning – Reverse22 | — | ● | ● | ● | — |
| Parking Distance Warning – Forward & Reverse22 | — | — | — | — | ● |
| Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist – Reverse22 | — | — | — | — | ● |
| Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control w/Stop & Go22 | — | — | ● | ● | ● |
| Highway Driving Assist22 | — | — | ● | ● | ● |
| Surround View Monitor22 | — | — | — | — | ● |
| Blind-Spot View Monitor22 | — | — | — | — | ● |
SEATING & TRIM
| Feature | LX | S | EX | SX | SX PRESTIGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloth seat trim | ● | — | — | — | — |
| Syntex seat trim | — | ● | ● | ● | — |
| 3D-embossed leather seat trim | — | — | — | — | ● |
| 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat | — | ● | ● | ● | — |
| 14-way power-adjustable driver’s seat w/4-way lumbar support & thigh extension | — | — | — | — | ● |
| 8-way power-adjustable front passenger’s seat | — | — | — | ● | — |
| 10-way power-adjustable front passenger’s seat | — | — | — | — | ● |
| Driver’s integrated memory seat | — | — | — | — | ● |
| Heated front seats9 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| 2nd-row heated captain’s chairs9 | — | — | — | — | ● |
| Ventilated front seats | — | — | — | — | ● |
| 60/40 split-folding, 2nd-row bench seat (7-passenger) | ● | ● | — | — | — |
| 50/50 split-folding, 2nd-row captain’s chairs (6-passenger) | — | — | ● | ● | ● |
| 50/50 split-folding, 3rd-row bench seat | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Simulated matte wood inlays | — | ● | — | — | — |
| Simulated brushed metal inlays | — | — | — | ● | ● |
| Cloth-wrapped A & B pillars | — | — | — | — | ● |
| Dual-level cargo floor | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
SAFETY
| Feature | LX | S | EX | SX | SX PRESTIGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual front advanced airbags | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Dual front seat-mounted side airbags | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Full-length side curtain airbags | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Driver’s side knee airbag | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Electronic Stability Control | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Vehicle Stability Management | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Hill-start Assist Control | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Downhill Brake Control | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
HEV MODELS FEATURES
MECHANICAL & EXTERIOR
| Feature | HYBRID S | HYBRID EX | PHEV SX | PHEV SX PRESTIGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L Turbo GDI 4-cylinder engine w/44.2 kW motor + 1.49 kWh battery | ● | ● | — | — |
| 1.6L Turbo GDI 4-cylinder engine w/66.9 kW motor + 13.8 kWh battery | — | — | ● | ● |
| 6-speed Shift-by-Wire Automatic Transmission | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Torque-vectoring all-wheel drive w/Center Locking Differential | ● | ● | — | — |
| Torque Vectoring Cornering Control | ● | ● | — | — |
| 17-in. alloy wheels | ●† | — | — | — |
| 19-in. alloy wheels | — | ●‡ | ● | ● |
| Drive Mode Select | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Drive Mode Select w/Snow Mode | ● | ● | — | — |
| Idle Stop & Go | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Panoramic sunroof w/LED interior lighting | — | — | — | — |
| LED reflector headlights | ● | ● | — | — |
| LED projector headlights | — | — | ● | ● |
| LED light signature | — | — | ● | ● |
| LED fog lights | — | ● | ● | ● |
| LED combination tail lights | — | — | ● | ● |
| Roof rails | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Power-folding exterior mirrors | — | — | — | ● |
INTERIOR & CONVENIENCE
| Feature | HYBRID S | HYBRID EX | PHEV SX | PHEV SX PRESTIGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.25-in. touch screen6 w/multiphone Bluetooth®13 wireless technology & Navigation6 | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| 4.2-in. color Supervision meter cluster | ● | ● | ● | — |
| 12.3-in. reconfigurable, color Supervision meter cluster | — | — | — | ● |
| 6-speaker AM/FM HD audio system | ● | ● | ● | — |
| Bose12 12-speaker Centerpoint premium audio system | — | — | — | ● |
| UVO link18 | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| SiriusXM®26 w/3-month All Access trial | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Apple CarPlay®15 | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Android AutoTM16 | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| 8 USB charging ports | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Wireless smartphone charger14 | — | ● | ● | ● |
| Electrochromic rearview mirror | — | — | — | ● |
| Push Button Start w/Smart Key | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Remote Engine Start 11 (on key fob) | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Electronic Parking Brake | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Heated steering wheel9 | — | — | — | ● |
| Dual Zone – Full Automatic Temperature Control | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Ultrasonic Rear Occupant Alert23 (Sensor) | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| 12V power outlets x2 | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Smart Power Liftgate | — | ● | ● | ● |
KIA DRIVE WISE
| Feature | HYBRID S | HYBRID EX | PHEV SX | PHEV SX PRESTIGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist w/Pedestrian Detection22 | ● | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist w/Cyclist Detection & Junction Turning22 | — | ● | ● | ● |
| Driver Attention Warning w/Leading Vehicle Departure Alert24 | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist22 | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Lane Departure Warning22 | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Lane Keeping Assist22 | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Lane Following Assist22 | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| High Beam Assist25 | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Safe Exit Assist22 | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Rear View Monitor w/Parking Guidance22 | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist w/Parallel Exit22 | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist22 | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Parking Distance Warning – Reverse22 | — | ● | — | — |
| Parking Distance Warning – Forward & Reverse22 | — | — | ● | ● |
| Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist – Reverse22 | — | — | — | ● |
| Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control w/Stop & Go22 | — | ● | ● | ● |
| Highway Driving Assist22 | — | ● | ● | ● |
| Surround View Monitor22 | — | — | — | ● |
| Blind-Spot View Monitor22 | — | — | — | ● |
SEATING & TRIM
| Feature | HYBRID S | HYBRID EX | PHEV SX | PHEV SX PRESTIGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SynTex seat trim | ● | ● | ● | — |
| Leather seat trim | — | — | — | ● |
| 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat | ● | ● | ● | — |
| 14-way power-adjustable driver’s seat w/4-way lumbar support & thigh extension | — | — | — | ● |
| 8-way power-adjustable front passenger’s seat | — | — | ● | — |
| 10-way power-adjustable front passenger’s seat | — | — | — | ● |
| Driver’s integrated memory seat | — | — | — | ● |
| Heated front seats9 | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| 2nd-row heated captain’s chairs9 | — | — | — | ● |
| Ventilated front seats | — | — | — | ● |
| 50/50 split-folding, 2nd-row captain’s chairs (6-passenger) | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| 50/50 split-folding, 3rd-row bench seat | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Simulated brushed metal inlays | — | — | ● | ● |
| Cloth-wrapped A & B pillars | — | — | — | ● |
| Dual-level cargo floor | ● | ● | ● | ● |
SAFETY
| Feature | HYBRID S | HYBRID EX | PHEV SX | PHEV SX PRESTIGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual front advanced airbags | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Dual front seat-mounted side airbags | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Full-length side curtain airbags | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Driver’s side knee airbag | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Electronic Stability Control | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Vehicle Stability Management | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Hill-start Assist Control | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Downhill Brake Control | ● | ● | ● | ● |
Frequently Asked Questions
Three distinct engine options are offered for the 2023 Kia Sorento. One is a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine with 181 lb-ft of torque and 191 horsepower. The second engine is a 3.8L V6 with 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. The third option is a 1.6L 4-cylinder hybrid turbocharged engine that generates 227 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque.
The 2023 Kia Sorento is available in seven trim levels: LX, S, EX, SX, SX Prestige, XRT, and PHEV.
The 2023 Kia Sorento LX comes standard with a variety of features A 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A rearview camera Blind spot monitoring 17-inch alloy wheels and Cloth seats.
The fuel economy for the 2023 Kia Sorento varies depending on the engine and trim level. The 2.5L 4-cylinder engine gets an EPA-estimated 24 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway. The 3.8L V6 engine gets an EPA-estimated 20 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway. The 1.6L turbocharged 4-cylinder hybrid engine gets an EPA-estimated 39 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway.
The towing capacity for the 2023 Kia Sorento varies depending on the engine and trim level. The 2.5L 4-cylinder engine can tow up to 2,000 pounds. The 3.8L V6 engine can tow up to 3,500 pounds. The 1.6L turbocharged 4-cylinder hybrid engine can tow up to 1,300 pounds.
The 2023 Kia Sorento comes with a 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, and a 5-year/100,000-mile roadside assistance program.
For a three-row SUV, the Sorento Hybrid’s cargo space behind the third-row seats is inadequate at 12.6 cubic feet. When the last row of seats is folded down, there is a maximum of 75.5 cubic feet and between 38.5 and 45 cubic feet when the second and third rows are folded. That final number is really good for a hybrid SUV.
Conclusion
Comparing the 2023 Sorento to others in its class, it is well-made and well-equipped. Users may anticipate quality touches both inside and outside the vehicle, along with meticulous detailing. Additionally, even though the top-of-the-line models can be pretty expensive, you’ll discover that they still provide exceptional value for the money you spend on them. This little SUV will be a lot of fun to drive about if you choose the trims that have the turbocharged engine. Not only does it function admirably, but once you start gaining speed, it also has a distinctive smoothness about it.
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