Kia Sorento Review 2026
Kia Sorento Verdict
It's a proper seven seater with a big boot. Very well equipped with neat practical touches. Strong range of engines including full and plug-in hybrids.
High-end models aren't exactly cheap. Not quite as plush inside as premium rivals. Ride could be a little better despite modest wheels.
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The new Kia Sorento we're reviewing here is yet another product that shows how far both Kia and Hyundai have come in a pretty short space of time. Gone are the days where the Korean brand options were notable for a low list price and little else, and you'll have often heard people utter the phrase "it's pretty good...for a Kia."
You've only got to look back two decades to find the original Sorento, an unsophisticated five-seat SUV with a crude (but rugged) ladder chassis and very little in the way of surprise and delight bar an appealing showroom price.
Over the years the Sorento became less of a 4x4 workhorse and gained more style, greater refinement and a feeling of quality that took a noticeable leap with each generation. That culminated in the third-gen Sorento of 2015, which was the car most able to banish the "for a Kia" chatter and become a genuinely competitive family SUV in its own right.
The latest model pushes the boundaries further, with arguably the most showroom appeal to date. With the added desirability comes more technology, comfort and luxury features than ever, but the key shift is the move away from the sole reliance on diesel.
Sure, you can still have the Mk4 Sorento with an oil-burning motor if you wish - large SUVs are likely to be the last bastion of the fuel – but the marketing focus is on the two new hybrid options. The 'self-charging' full hybrid aims to offer diesel-like economy with added smoothness, while the PHEV will allow many with easy charging capability to commute entirely on electric power.
Kia hasn't forgotten the basics with the latest Sorento, though. Unlike rivals such as the Skoda Kodiaq it's a seven-seater in which adults could easily tolerate the third row, while there's a wealth of neat touches and versatility to make family life less stressful than it otherwise might be.
And yes, you still get Kia's industry-leading seven-year warranty for added peace of mind. What's not to like?
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Kia Sorento handling and engines
- Engines range from 1.6 T-GDI Hybrid to 2.2 CRDi Automatic
Kia Sorento 2026: Handling and ride quality
No large SUV such as this is ever going to feel particularly agile or engaging on a twisty road - the sheer size and high centre of gravity puts pay to that. But the Kia Sorento does a decent job of feeling composed and keeping its circa two-tonne weight in check.
We've not yet driven the heaviest plug-in hybrid (it's only around 5% heavier than the others), but generally it's fairly confidence inspiring on the road. The steering is nice and light at town speeds, weighting up enough to feel precise on faster roads, and while it doesn't handle fast direction changes as well as a Skoda Kodiaq, it's plenty good enough.
It's a worthwhile compromise to allow for a generally comfortable ride. Wheel sizes top out at a fairly modest 19-inches, which leaves a decent amount of sidewall to round off rough roads. Those bigger wheels do cause a little bit of fidget at low speeds, but the same applies to most SUV rivals. Once above 40mph or so it's nice and smooth, with a very composed motorway ride.
3 and 4-spec cars also get self-levelling rear suspension, which will ensure stability when the Sorento is heavily loaded or towing.
Kia Sorento 2026: Engines
The only non-hybrid Kia Sorento engine is the 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel unit. Although carried over from the old model, Kia claims it's had upgrades including a weight-reducing aluminium block.
With a healthy 202PS and 440Nm of torque it's roughly as powerful as the old model, and although we've not yet driven it we suspect it'll perform pretty similarly. That means it won't be setting the world alight, but expect decent pulling power and respectable refinement for an oil-burner.
Kia reckons most buyers will be opting for the 'self-charging' hybrid (dubbed HEV), which mates a 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine to a 44kW electric motor and small battery pack. Recovering energy under coasting or braking, it'll let the Sorento smoothly cruise around for short periods under electric power, although be anything other than extremely gentle with the throttle and the engine will fire up.
With both power sources working in harmony it delivers enough performance for most needs, with a 0-62mph time of 8.7 seconds. Push it hard, though, and it quickly becomes apparent that the main power source is a rather small petrol engine pushing a heavy car, because it sounds a bit strained. At least it uses a dual-clutch automatic gearbox to reduce the screaming revs associated with a CVT-equipped hybrid, such as that found in the Toyota Highlander.
We've not yet driven the plug-in hybrid, which mates the same 1.6-litre engine to a larger electric motor and 13.8kWh battery pack. With 265PS and a 0-60mph time of 8.4 seconds it's the fastest Sorento money can buy, but should feel pretty similar to the full-hybrid under acceleration in the real world.
Kia Sorento 2026: Safety
The Kia Sorento scored the maximum five-star safety rating by Euro NCAP, with very strong scores for occupant protection and safety assists.
There's standard autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, along with lane keep assistance and adaptive cruise control with stop and go, while venture up to the top-spec trim and you'll get the clever blind spot camera system, parking collision avoidance and rear-cross traffic alert.
What's more, even the third row of seats in the Sorento have ISOFIX mounting points, which is a real bonus for families with lots of small children.
Kia Sorento 2026: Towing
You'll be wanting the diesel Sorento if towing is important, because it has a strong maximum braked weight of 2500kg.
As is often the case with hybrids, both petrol-electric Sorento models are nowhere near as adept at towing, with the HEV pegged at 1650kg and the PHEV able to tow just 1500kg.
| Engine | MPG | 0-62 | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 T-GDI Hybrid | - | - | 158–168 g/km |
| 1.6 T-GDI PHEV | - | 8.4 s | - |
| 2.2 CRDi Automatic | - | 9.1 s | 176 g/km |
Kia Sorento interior
- Boot space is 604–2011 litres
- Euro NCAP rating of five stars
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4180–4810 mm |
| Width | - |
| Height | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2815 mm |
Kia Sorento 2026: Practicality
There are a number of 'seven-seat' SUVs - models such as the Land Rover Discovery Sport, Skoda Kodiaq and Mercedes GLB - that are best considered 5+2 seaters because no self-respecting adult would want anything more than a quick lift from the pub in the rearmost chairs, if they can even fit in the first place. The Sorento isn't one of them.
Like the Sorento's cousin, the Hyundai Santa Fe, there really is enough space in that third row for a couple of medium-sized adults to tolerate longer journeys without much complaint. What's more, a simple push button folds and slides the middle row to make access easy, while there's cupholders, USB ports and even separate air vents and a climate control dial for the third row on every model.
Things in the middle row are of course much roomier, while the seats slide and recline to offer great comfort. It is a shame there isn't three individual seats like some rivals, or three-way folding, but there's loads of head and legroom even with the panoramic glass roof fitted, and a completely flat floor.
Space up front is excellent, while you have a commanding driving position and plenty of adjustment. There's loads of storage dotted about the place, too, while all but the base model gets an all-important wireless charging pad for your phone.
Move back to the boot and there's more praise; even with all three rows raised you can cram a couple of small suitcases in there, while fold the back row and there's between 604-616 litres of capacity depending on which powertrain you opt for.
Still need more space? You can handily fold the middle row of seats remotely via buttons in the boot for a van-like capacity of up to 2,011 litres. The only downside is that you lose the underfloor boot storage compartment with the PHEV model.
In terms of exterior dimensions the Kia Sorento is 4,810mm long, 1,900mm wide and 1,700mm tall. That makes it more than 11cm longer than the Skoda Kodiaq and 14cm shorter than a Toyota Highlander.
Kia Sorento 2026: Quality and finish
Gone are the days of bland Kia cabins covered in hard and scratchy plastics. It's really rather upmarket inside the Sorento now. There's plenty of classy soft-touch trim (even on the rear door cards) and lots of chrome detailing, plus neat dual air vents with separate adjusters.
The design is a little more attractive and modern than the Santa Fe, and it feels a bit of a step up from the sold but unexciting Kodiaq. Granted, we're not quite up to the premium feel of the Volvo XC90 or BMW X5, but it isn't too far off overall.
It's worth noting that entry-level 2 models do without leather upholstery, and that makes the door trim considerably less plush, too.
Kia Sorento 2026: Infotainment
We're not all huge fans of the trend of perching infotainment screens and dials in a large square slab of glossy black plastic as the Sorento does, but that's quite common now as it places the screens within your line of sight.
Go for the entry-level Sorento and you'll get a fine (but not great) eight-inch touchscreen flanked by physical shortcut buttons, which are actually a tiny bit easier to use than the shortcut touchpads higher up the range. You don't get sat-nav but you do get Apple CarPlay and Android Auto - although it's not wireless on any trim.
Most people will move up to 3 spec where you get the bigger 10.3in screen with a crisper display and nice graphics. It responds pretty well to the touch, and the menus aren't confusing despite the wealth of features. We're pleased to report has kept items such as the heated seat and climate controls, plus the drive mode selector, separate with physical buttons to make them easier to prod on the move.
Impressively, every model also gets a 12.3-inch digital dial display as standard. There's not quite as much customisation as there is in the VW Group system, but we really like the blind spot camera system on top models that briefly swaps one of the dials for a door mirror camera feed when you indicate to remove tricky blind spots.
Kia Sorento value for money
Kia Sorento 2026: Prices
You won't get in a Sorento for less than £40,000 these days, which might make some baulk given Kia was once known for undercutting its rivals.
That price is getting on for £9,000 more than the base point of the Kodiaq and Peugeot 5008, although it's worth pointing out that both come with lower-powered engine options and the Skoda doesn't even have seven seats at that price point. Get in the top-spec diesel versions of both (comparable to the Sorento on performance and kit) and the price jump is more reasonable.
Bear in mind, too, that residuals are supposed to be pretty strong, which will benefit leasing costs.
What's more, because there's only three engine options and all have similar performance, you really don't need to spend big. A mid-spec diesel or hybrid offers everything you'll need. The plug-in hybrid commands a premium of about £6,000 spec-for-spec, so you'll need to do the sums to see if its potential economy gains offset that.
Kia Sorento 2026: Reliability and running costs
Because you can only get the Kia Sorento in four-wheel drive, and it's one of the larger and heavier SUVs on the market, efficiency is always going to be impacted.
Nevertheless, the diesel will manage a pretty respectable 42mpg combined, with the petrol full hybrid officially returning between 38 and 41mpg (we found around 37mpg to be more realistic in mixed driving with the top-spec hybrid).
We've yet to try the PHEV model, but it uses the same engine as the standard hybrid mated to a bigger electric motor. Official economy is 176mpg, but as with every plug-in you won't get near this figure unless you can keep it in electric mode the majority of the time. Run it with a depleted battery and we'd expect no more than 35mpg.
Still, that PHEV is very cheap to tax (so appealing to business users), while insurance groups range from 30 to 32.
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The entry-level Kia Sorento 2 comes equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels, three-zone climate control, an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system and digital dials, LED headlights, heated seats and steering wheel, a digital dial display, adaptive cruise control with stop and go function, intelligent speed limit assist and forward collision avoidance.
Step up to the mid-level Kia Sorento 3 and you'll get 19-inch alloys, the upgraded 10.25-inch touchscreen with sat-nav, an electric tailgate, ambient lighting, bi-function LED headlights with LED indicators, leather upholstery, keyless start and entry, wireless phone charging and heated seats in the second row.
The top-spec Kia Sorento 4 comes fully loaded with a customisable head-up display, Nappa leather trim, a 360-degreee around view monitor, ventilated front seats, a panoramic opening sunroof, a Bose premium sound system and a blind spot monitoring camera.
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4180–4810 mm |
| Width | - |
| Height | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2815 mm |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 1954–2099 kg |
| Boot Space | 604–2011 L |
| Warranty | 3 years / Unlimited miles |
| Servicing | 10000–20000 miles |
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| List Price | - |
| Insurance Groups | 30–32 |
| Road Tax Bands | G–I |
| Official MPG | - |
| Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Adult | - |
| Child | - |
| Pedestrian | - |
| Overall | 5 |
| SUV | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 2 T-GDi 226 S/C Auto Start/Stop 5dr | - | - | - |
| 2 T-GDi 261 67kw 13.8kWh Battery Auto Start/Stop 5dr | - | - | 8.4 s |
| 3 CRDi 199 DCT Auto Start/Stop 5dr | - | - | 9.1 s |
| 3 T-GDi 226 S/C Auto Start/Stop 5dr | - | - | - |
| 3 T-GDi 261 67kw 13.8kWh Battery Auto Start/Stop 5dr | - | - | 8.4 s |
| 4 T-GDi 226 S/C Auto Start/Stop 5dr | - | - | - |
| 4 T-GDi 261 67kw 13.8kWh Battery Auto Start/Stop 5dr | - | - | 8.4 s |
Model History
- August 2020: New Kia Sorento prices announced
- December 2020: Kia Sorento PHEV priced from £44,995
- July 2022: Kia Sorento range replaced with single 'Edition' grade
August 2020
New Kia Sorento prices announced
All models in the line-up, including the Sorento ‘2’, feature LED technology for the headlights and rear combination lights, as well as for the daytime running lights, front and rear fog lights and high mounted brake light. 17-inch alloy wheels and a temporary space saver spare wheel are standard equipment, with roof rails not only boosting the the Sorento visually, but also adding versatility if there is ever a need to carry additional loads. A black front radiator grille is married to wheel arch body mouldings and side sills in the same colour, with all versions featuring front and rear skid plates in silver.
Black cloth upholstery is combined with light grey headlining to deliver a smart two-tone appearance in the cabin, and the front seats and leather steering wheel are both heated. Door scuff plates deliver a premium feel as you enter the vehicle. Seven seats are standard on all editions of the all-new Sorento, with 60:40 split, remote folding and reclining for the second row and a 50:50 split and fold arrangement for the third row. USB charge ports are handily provided for all three rows, ensuring that occupants continue to be entertained while on the move, and don’t run out of juice. Dual-zone automatic air conditioning includes outlets for the third row.
Electrically folding, adjustable and heated door mirrors feature integrated LED indicator lights, and there’s an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, rain sensing front wipers and automatic headlight control. New to the Sorento is a 12.3-inch high-resolution digital instrument cluster, which is standard on every grade, delivering superb clarity and contributing to the fact that this is the most high-tech car that Kia has ever made.
In car entertainment is looked after thanks to DAB radio with a multi-device Bluetooth® connection and voice recognition and music streaming, Android Auto TM and Apple CarPlay TM smartphone integration. A reversing camera system with dynamic guidelines is integrated into the 8.0-inch touchscreen and includes front and rear parking sensors.
A suite of safety systems features on the all-new Sorento, with seven airbags that incorporates a front centre airbag, in addition to the usual driver and front passenger, twin curtain and pair of front side airbags. Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) incorporates city, pedestrian, cyclist and junction detection, the latter detects an oncoming car from the other side of the road when turning at a junction and, if a
collision appears likely, applies the brakes to stop the car. The system relies on the front camera and radar and it is dependent upon the indicators being operated, as doing so allows the system to understand the driver’s intent to turn across the traffic.
Lane Follow Assist (LFA), Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA), Manual Speed Limit Assist (MSLA), Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) and Driver Attention Warning (DAW) all feature, along with Hill-start Assist Control (HAC), Downhill Brake Control (DAC) and an electronic parking brake (EPB) with Auto Hold functionality. Drive Mode Select allows the driver to tailor the driving experience more to their tastes, with a choice of ‘Comfort’, ‘Eco’, ‘Sport’ and ‘’Smart’ modes, while Terrain Mode Select incorporates three modes – mud, snow, and sand. Multi-Collision Brake Assist (MCBA) is a new innovation for all-new Sorento, as is Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go functionality and Ecall, which automatically summons the emergency services in the event of an accident. An advanced anti-theft alarm system is provided with remote central door locking with fold-away key.
Move up to ‘3’ specification and the alloy wheels are uprated to 19-inches, the radiator grille gains a more striking glossy black appearance, and a satin chrome finish is applied to the exterior door handles. The LED headlights adopt bi-functionality and privacy glass is included as standard. Inside, the centre fascia adopts a premium etching finish that is both striking and classy. The upholstery is upgraded to black leather, there’s eight-way power adjustment to both of the front seats and heaters are provided for the outer chairs on the second row. The cabin’s Mood Lighting system allows users to tailor the cabin even further, with the interior illuminated in one of seven pre-set ‘core’ colours, or from a wider range of 64 shades.
The Sorento ‘3’ also includes Kia’s innovative UVO Connect telematics system, connecting drivers by providing invaluable information via the in-car touchscreen and on their smartphone. Featuring Kia Live services and accessible through the uprated 10.25-inch LCD widescreen, the system displays live traffic information, weather forecasts, points of interest, and details of potential on- and off-street parking (including price, location and parking availability). UVO Connect also enables drivers to send route directions to their car before a journey and check the location of their vehicle at any time. A wireless smartphone charger also sits at the base of the centre console.
An engine start/stop button with Smart Entry system adds to convenience, alongside a Smart power tailgate and Highway Driving Assist (HDA), a driving convenience and safety system that reduces driver burden on motorways and A-roads by controlling the vehicle’s steering, acceleration and deceleration functions to maintain the speed set by the driver, keeping a safe distance from the vehicle directly ahead, and positioning the car in the centre of its current lane. Comfort levels are further boosted by the fitment of self-levelling rear suspension.
At the pinnacle of the Sorento range is grade ‘4’, and this features fine black Nappa leather upholstery with a contemporary black headlining and 10-way power adjustable driver’s seat with electric lumbar support and integrated memory system. There’s ventilated front seats and a panoramic sunroof with tilt and slide functionality and automatic electric roller blind. A head-up display projects driving information onto the base of the windscreen in the driver’s line of sight, with the system displaying alerts from the car’s numerous driver assistance technologies, details of vehicle speed, and turn-by-turn navigation instructions. Exclusive to the Sorento, a powerful 12-speaker BOSE® surround-sound audio system is also included on the top-of-the-range ‘4’ grade, delivering a more immersive sound to all three rows.
Smart metal pedals deliver a dynamic ambience to the cabin and Blind-spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA) helps the driver avoid collisions on busy sections of the motorway. New to the Sorento, Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM), displays a high-resolution video feed in the driver’s instrument cluster if the driver indicates to change lane with another vehicle hidden in their blind spot. A 360-degree Around View Monitor is incorporated into the 10.25-inch touchscreen and works alongside the Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA) system. PCA works by preventing the vehicle from colliding with pedestrians or nearby obstacles when the driver parks the car or is reversing out of a parking spot. Using its rear-view camera and rear ultrasonic sensors, if it anticipates a collision, the system warns the driver with visual and audible alarms while engaging the vehicle's brakes automatically to prevent the collision.
Prices and specifications:
|
Model |
Price |
Power bhp |
Torque Nm |
0–60 secs |
Max speed mph |
Combined mpg |
CO 2 g/km |
|
'2' HEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD |
£38,845 |
226 |
350 |
8.7 |
119 |
40.9 |
158 |
|
'3' 2.2 CRDi 8-speed auto DCT AWD |
£41,245 |
199 |
440 |
9.1 |
127 |
42.2 |
176 |
|
'3' HEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD |
£42,745 |
226 |
350 |
8.7 |
119 |
38.7 |
166 |
|
'4' HEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD |
£46,945 |
226 |
350 |
8.7 |
119 |
38.2 |
168
|
December 2020
Kia Sorento PHEV priced from £44,995
Combines a 1.6-litre T-GDi petrol engine with a 13.8kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack to produce 265PS and 350Nm torque. Power is sent to all four wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission.
The Sorento Plug-in Hybrid offers space for up to five or seven passengers like its Hybrid and diesel counterparts. There's 809 litres of boot space (for seven-seat models) or 898 litres (five-seat models) with two rows of seats in place. In seven-seat models, with all seven seats in place, boot space is 175 litres (compared to 179 litres for its Hybrid counterpart).
The range starts with Sorento 2 trim which features LED technology for the headlights and rear combination lights, as well as for the daytime running lights, front and rear fog lights and high mounted brake light. 19-inch alloy wheels and a temporary space saver spare wheel are standard equipment, with roof rails not only boosting the all-new Sorento visually, but also adding versatility if there’s ever a need to carry additional loads. A black front radiator grille is married to wheel arch body mouldings and side sills in the same colour, with all versions featuring front and rear skid plates in silver.
Black cloth upholstery is married with light grey headlining to deliver a smart two-tone appearance in the cabin, and the front seats and leather steering wheel are both heated. Seven seats are standard on all editions of the Sorento, including the PHEV, unlike some rivals, with 60:40 split, remote folding and reclining for the second row and a 50:50 split and fold arrangement for the rearmost chairs. USB charge ports are handily provided for all three rows, ensuring that occupants continue to be entertained while on the move, and don’t run out of juice. Dual-zone automatic air conditioning also includes outlets for seats six and seven.
Electrically folding, adjustable and heated door mirrors feature integrated LED indicator lights, and there’s an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, rain sensing front wipers and automatic headlight control.
In car entertainment is looked after thanks to DAB radio with a multi-device Bluetooth® connection and voice recognition and music streaming, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration. A reversing camera system with dynamic guidelines is integrated into the 8.0-inch touchscreen and includes front and rear parking sensors.
A suite of safety systems features on the all-new Sorento, with seven airbags that incorporates a front centre airbag, in addition to the usual driver and front passenger, twin curtain and pair of front side airbags. Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) incorporates city, pedestrian, cyclist and junction detection, the latter warning of an oncoming car from the other side of the road when turning at a junction and, if a collision appears likely, applies the brakes to stop the car. The system relies on the front camera and radar and it is dependent upon the indicators being operated, as doing so allows the system to understand the driver’s intent to turn across the traffic.
Move up to 3 specification and the radiator grille gains a more striking glossy black appearance, and a satin chrome finish is applied to the exterior door handles. The LED headlights adopt bi-functionality and privacy glass is included as standard. Inside, the centre fascia adopts a premium etching finish that is both striking and classy. The upholstery is upgraded to black leather, there’s eight-way power adjustment to both of the front seats, and heaters are provided for the outer chairs on the second row. The cabin’s Mood Lighting system allows users to tailor the cabin even further, with the interior illuminated in one of seven pre-set ‘core’ colours, or from a wider range of 64 shades.
The Sorento 3 also includes Kia’s UVO Connect telematics system, connecting drivers by providing information via the in-car touchscreen and on their smartphone. A wireless smartphone charger also sits at the base of the centre console.
The range-topping Sorento 4 features black Nappa leather upholstery with black headlining and 10-way power adjustable driver’s seat with electric lumbar support and integrated memory system. There’s ventilated front seats and a panoramic sunroof with tilt and slide functionality and automatic electric roller blind. A head-up display projects driving information onto the base of the windscreen in the driver’s line of sight, with the system displaying alerts from the car’s numerous driver assistance technologies, details of vehicle speed, and turn-by-turn navigation instructions. A powerful 12-speaker BOSE® surround-sound audio system is also included on the top-of-the-range Sorento 4.
Smart metal pedals deliver a dynamic ambience to the cabin and Blind-spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA) helps the driver avoid collisions on busy sections of the motorway. A 360-degree Around View Monitor is incorporated into the 10.25-inch touchscreen and works alongside the Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA) system. PCA works by preventing the vehicle from colliding with pedestrians or nearby obstacles when the driver parks the car or is reversing out of a parking spot. Using its rear-view camera and rear ultrasonic sensors, if it anticipates a collision, the system warns the driver with visual and audible alarms while engaging the vehicle's brakes automatically to prevent the collision.
July 2022
Kia Sorento range replaced with single 'Edition' grade
Kia is introducing the Kia Sorento ‘Edition’, a premium and single grade available across the seven-seat SUV’s trio of powertrains, to replace the current grade line-up.
Kia says the ‘Edition’ specification ensures a desirable and modern vehicle, tailored to the needs of UK customers, while streamlining the production and delivery process of this highly sought after SUV. The three current powertrain options remain, comprising hybrid, plug-in hybrid and diesel, catering to varying customer needs and driving patterns.
Replacing the ‘2’, ‘3’ and ‘4’ trim grades, ‘Edition’ will come with an impressive and comprehensive list of standard features and equipment, with black exterior styling to bring a bold new image to the Sorento. This includes a black front grille trim, black mirror caps, black roof rails and black side window trim. In addition, diesel models gain 20-inch black alloy wheels, while hybrid and plug-in hybrid benefit from 19-inch alloy wheels. Customers are able to choose from three monochrome paint options, perfectly suiting ‘Edition’s darker details: White Pearl, Graphite or Midnight Black.
Building on the outgoing top-spec ‘4’ grade, ‘Edition’ features the highest levels of equipment ever seen on Sorento. This includes: Panoramic Sunroof; Customisable Head-up Display; Power Opening Tailgate; Remote Smart Parking Assist; Blind-spot Collision Avoidance Assist; 360° Around View Monitor; Blind Spot View Monitor; Bose™ Premium Sound System with 12 Speakers; Wireless Mobile Phone Charger; 10-way Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat with Lumbar Support and Integrated Memory System; 8-way Power Adjustable Front Passenger Seat; Front and Outer Rear Heated Seats; and Front Ventilated Seats.
Indicative pricing starts from £49,495. Final pricing will be confirmed closer to delivery. Customers will be able to register their interest online for the new Sorento ‘Edition’ from today, with pre-orders available at Kia dealers from mid-July. First customer deliveries are expected in Q2 2023.
