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The new Kia Sorento matches powerful design with advanced electrified powertrain technology. It delivering a perfect blend of optimum fuel efficiency, convenient charging options, and engaging driving pleasure. Plus, experience more space and versatility inside this 7-seater, and an extended line-up of assistive technologies.

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  Petrol Hybrid Plug-In Hybrid Diesel
1.6 T-GD 1.6 T-GD 2.2 CRDi
Gross vehicle weight 2,640 2,705 2600
Kerb weight 2,600 2,105 1,929
Gross train weight 3,750 3,715 5100
Maximum braked trailer weight 1,110 1,010 2500
Maximum tow ball weight 100 100 100
Luggage compartment capacity, Behind 1st Row Seats Upright, litres 1996 1988 1996

Bold new LED headlights

Bold new LED headlights

Remote Smart Park Assist

Remote Smart Park Assist

Customisable Head-Up Display

Customisable Head-Up Display

Digital Key

Digital Key

  Hybrid Plug-In Hybrid Diesel
1.6 T-GDi ISG 1.6 T-GDi ISG 2.2 CRDi
Cubic capacity 1,598 1,598 2,151
Max. power, bhp at rpm  212 / 5,500 248 / 5,500 190 / 3,800
Max. torque, Nm at rpm 367 / 3,500 367 / 3,500 440 / 2,750
8 Speed Auto Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT) x x
8 speed DCT x
  Hybrid Plug-In Hybrid Diesel
1.6 T-GDi ISG 1.6 T-GDi ISG 2.2 CRDi
3-pin AC Charger (10% - 100%) - 5 hrs 2 mins  -
Type 2 AC Charger (10% - 100%, 7.2 kW) - 3 hrs 25 mins  -

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  Hybrid Plug-In Hybrid Diesel
1.6 T-GDi ISG 1.6 T-GDi ISG     2.2 CRDi
   
'2' Grade     Max Speed (mi/h) 113 113 124
Acceleration 0-60 mph (seconds) 9.7 8.8 9.7
Fuel Consumption - Low MPG (l/100km) 47.9 (5.9) - 33.2 (8.5)
Fuel Consumption - Medium MPG (l/100km) 48.7 (5.8) - 43.5 (6.5)
Fuel Consumption - High MPG (l/100km) 48.7 (5.8) - 51.4 (5.5)
Fuel Consumption - Extra High MPG (l/100km) 33.6 (8.4) - 42.8 (6.6)
Fuel Consumption - Combined MPG (l/100km) 42.2 (6.7) - 43.5 (6.5)
Fuel Consumption - Weighted Combined MPG (l/100km) - 176.6 (1.6) -
Electric Energy Consuption (Wh/km) (Weighted) - 182 -
Range (mi)- Combined  - 34 -
Regulated Emission Standard Euro 6E Euro 6E TBC
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions (g/km) 153 37 170
Noise Level Moving/Stationary (dB) 68 / 74.2 67 / 72.5 69 / 75
   
'3' Grade     Max Speed (mi/h) 113 113 124
Acceleration 0-60 mph (seconds) 9.7 8.8 9.7
Fuel Consumption - Low MPG (l/100km) 44.8 (6.3) - 32.8 (8.6)
Fuel Consumption - Medium MPG (l/100km) 47.1 (6) - 42.8 (6.6)
Fuel Consumption - High MPG (l/100km) 47.1 (6) - 50.4 (5.6)
Fuel Consumption - Extra High MPG (l/100km) 32.8 (8.6) - 42.2 (6.7)
Fuel Consumption - Combined MPG (l/100km) 40.4 (7) - 42.8 (6.6)
Fuel Consumption - Weighted Combined MPG (l/100km) - 176.6 (1.6) -
Electric Energy Consumption (Wh/km) (Weighted)   182  
Range (mi) - Combined   34  
Regulated Emission Standard Euro 6E Euro 6E Euro 6D
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions (g/km) 158 37 173
Noise Level Moving/Stationary (dB) 68 / 74.2 67 / 72.5 69 / 75
         
'4' Grade Max Speed (mi/h) 113 113 124
Acceleration 0-60 mph (seconds) 9.7 8.8 9.7
Fuel Consumption - Low MPG (l/100km) 43.5 (6.5) - 32.5 (8.7)
Fuel Consumption - Medium MPG (l/100km) 45.6 (6.2) - 42.8 (6.6)
Fuel Consumption - High MPG (l/100km) 46.3 (6.1) - 49.6 (5.7)
Fuel Consumption - Extra High MPG (l/100km) 32.8 (8.6) - 42.2 (6.7)
Fuel Consumption - Combined MPG (l/100km) 39.8 (7.1) - 42.8 (6.6)
Fuel Consumption - Weighted Combined MPG (l/100km) - TBC -
Electric Energy Consumption (Wh/km) (Weighted)   182  
Range (mi) - Combined   34  
Regulated Emission Standard Euro 6E Euro 6E Euro 6D
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions (g/km) 160 37 174
Noise Level Moving/Stationary (dB) (g/km) 68 / 74.2 67 / 72.5 69 / 75
  Hybrid Plug-In Hybrid Diesel
1.6 T-GDi ISG 1.6 T-GDi ISG 2.2 CRDi
Battery 1.49kWh Li-ion polymer battery 13.8kWh Li-ion polymer battery -
Hybrid Type TMED TMED -
Max Power (kW) 64 67 -
Capacity (Ah) 5.5 38.3 -
Nominal Voltage (V) 270 360 -
Battery Weight (kg) 55 140 -
Number of Cells 72 96 -
Battery Position Under Front Seat Under Cabin Area -

Exterior Features & Lighting

Inspired by a bold new vision of the future, this progressive SUV styling expresses a fine balance between striking and serene — and speaks a design language that is robust yet refined.

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    Panoramic Sunroof

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    New alloy wheel line up

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    Progressive vertical taillights

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    Front & Rear Silver Skid Plates

EXTERIOR FEATURES & LIGHTING

Standard:

 

  • Automatic Headlight Control
  • LED Daytime Running Lights
  • LED High Mounted Brake Light
  • LED Front Fog Lights
  • LED Rear Fog Lights
  • LED Rear Lights
  • Heated Rear Window
  • Body Coloured Door Mirrors
  • Electrically Adjustable, Heated & Folding Door Mirrors with LED Indicators
  • Black Side-sill
  • Black wheel Arches
  • Glossy Black Radiator Grille
  • Satin Chrome Window Surround
  • Roof Rails
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Front & Rear Silver Skid Plates
  • Rain Sensing Front Wipers
Range '2' '3'  '4' 
17" Alloy Wheels (Diesel & HEV) - -
19" Alloy Wheels (PHEV) (HEV & PHEV)
20" Alloy Wheels - - (Diesel)
Automatic Headlight Control
LED Headlights - -
LED Headlights with Low Beam Assist (4 Cubes) -
Sequential Indicators -
LED Daytime Running Lights
LED High Mounted Brake Light
LED Front Fog Lights
LED Rear Fog Lights
LED Rear Lights
Tinted Glass - -
Privacy Glass -
Heated Rear Window
Body Coloured Door Mirrors
Electrically Adjustable, Heated & Folding Door Mirrors with LED Indicators
Black Side-sill, Wheel Arch Body Mouldings
Glossy Black Radiator Grille
Satin Chrome Exterior Door Handles
Satin Chrome Window Surround
Panoramic Sunroof with Tilting & Sliding Function with Automatic Electric Roll Blinds - -
Roof Rails
Rear Spoiler
Front & Rear Silver Skid Plates
Rain Sensing Front Wipers
Premium Paint OPT OPT OPT

Interior design & Comfort

No matter where you are, or where you’re going, inside the Sorento you’ll find the latest technology and connectivity, combined with a ergonomically luxurious space, that's all about style and comfort.

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    Relaxation Seats

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    Streamlined dashboard

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    Black Nappa Leather Upholstery

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    7 seats. Auto folding 2nd row sliding seats & folding 3rd row seats

INTERIOR DESIGN & COMFORT

Standard:

 

  • Automatic Defog System
  • Dual Automatic Air Conditioning
  • Rear Air Conditioning
  • Front Heated Seats
  • Start/Stop Button with Smart Entry System
  • 3-Spoke Artificial Leather Steering Wheel
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Sunvisors with Vanity Mirror LED Illumination (Driver & Front Passenger)
  • Electric Front Windows
  • Electric One-touch Drivers Window
  • Electric One-touch Front & Rear Windows

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Range '2' '3' '4'
All-Round Electric Windows with Driver Auto Up and Down Function - -
All-Round Electric Windows with Front & Rear Auto Up and Down Function -
Cloth and Artificial Leather Upholstery - -
Black Leather Upholstery *** - -
Black Nappa Leather Upholstery *** - -
Automatic Defog System
Dual Automatic Air Conditioning
Rear Air Conditioning
Manual Front Seat Height Adjuster - -
Front Power Adjustable Seats - -
Driver Power Adjustable Memory Seat with Front Passenger Power Seat - -
Driver Electric Lumbar Support - -
Front Passenger & Driver Electric Lumbar Support - -
Driver & Front Passenger Premium Relaxation Seats - -
Front Heated Seats
Outer 2nd Row Heated Seats -
Front Ventilated Seats - -
Metal Paint Finish Crash Pad - -
Insert Film Finish Crash Pad -
Start/Stop Button with Smart Entry System
Manual Tilt & Telescopic Steering Column -
Electric Tilt & Telescopic Steering Column - -
Rear Passenger Walk-in Switch
Front Seat Headrest Up/Down & Sliding Adjustment
2nd Row Sliding Seat (Auto Folding)
3-Spoke Artificial Leather Steering Wheel
Heated Steering Wheel
Auto-Dimming Rear-view Mirror -
Electronic Rear View Mirror with Full Display - -
2nd Row Manual Window Blinds -
Centre Console with Storage Box and Armrest
Sunvisors with Vanity Mirror LED Illumination (Driver & Front Passenger)
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Hold Function
Alloy Pedals - -
Smart Power Tailgate (Height Adjustable) -

Storage, Versatility & Interior Lighting

  • USB Type C Charging

STORAGE, VERSATILITY & INTERIOR LIGHTING

Standard:

 

  • 60:40 Split Remote Folding 2nd Row Seats with Headrests
  • 50:50 Split Flat-folding 3rd Row Seats with Headrests
  • Front & Rear Door Storage
  • Centre Console with Storage Box
  • Rear Centre Armrest with Cupholders
  • Temporary Spare Wheel (Space Saver)
  • Front Overhead LED Lights
  • Glovebox
  • 1 x Rear 12v Socket
  • 1 x Luggage Compartment 12v Socket
  • Luggage Area LED Light
  • Luggage Under Floor Storage
  • Luggage Net Hooks
  • Luggage Area Load Cover
  • 2nd Row sliding Seat (Auto Folding)
Range '2' '3' '4'
60:40 Split Remote Folding 2nd Row Seats with Headrests
50:50 Split Flat-folding 3rd Row Seats with Headrests
Front & Rear Door Storage
Centre Console Cupholder
2nd Row Centre Armrest with Cupholder
Temporary Spare Wheel (Space Saver)
Front Seatback Storage
Front Overhead LED Lights
Rear LED Cabin Light - -
Rear LED Personal Lights - -
Ambient Lighting -
Glovebox with Illumination
2 x Front USB-C Charge Port
2 x USB-C Charge Port on Front Seats
2 x USB-C Charge Port on 3rd Row
1 x Rear 12v Socket
1 x Luggage Compartment 12v Socket
Luggage Area LED Light
Luggage Under Floor Storage
Luggage Net (with Hooks)
Luggage Area Load Cover

Audio, Communication & Information

Simply and seamlessly integrated smart features to keep you moving with new levels of ease and comfortable. Housed with a cabin that's both family-friendly and driver-centric, you and your passengers will enjoy a tech-enhanced journey wherever you're going.

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    12.3" Touchscreen Navigation with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

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    Bose™ Premium Sound System with 12 Speakers

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    Fingerprint Recognition

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    Wireless Mobile Phone Charger

AUDIO, COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION

Standard:

 

  • 12.3" Touchscreen Navigation with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto with Voice Control **
  • Bluetooth Connection with Voice Recognition
  • Ecall
  • Over-The-Air (OTA) Software Update
  • Free 7-Year Kia Connect Services **
  • 2 x Front USB-C Charge Port
  • 2 x Front USB-C Charge Port on Front Seats
  • 2 x Front USB-C Charge Port on 3rd Row
Range '2' '3' '4'
4" Driver Display Screen - -
12.3" Driver Display Screen -
12.3" Touchscreen Navigation with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto with Voice Control **
6-speaker Audio System - -
Bose™ Premium Sound System with 12 Speakers -
Digital Key - -
Fingerprint Recognition - -
Wireless Mobile Phone Charger -
Customisable Head-Up Display (HUD) - -
Bluetooth Connection with Voice Recognition
Ecall
Over-The-Air (OTA) Software Update
Free 7-Year Kia Connect Services **

Safety & Driving Dynamics

Innovated to meet new standards in protection and assistance: Advanced safety technologies include Anti-Collision Assistance that detect collision risks before they occur. Highway Assistance to keep you safe at higher speeds, and Parking Assistance to make lighter work of parking.

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    Forward Collision Avoidance Assist 2.0

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    Highway Driving Assist 2.0

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    Blindspot Collision Avoidance Assist

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    Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control

ACTIVE SAFETY & DRIVING DYNAMICS

Standard:

 

  • Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go Functionality
  • Drive Mode Select
  • Anti-Lock Backing System (ABS)
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
  • Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)
  • Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
  • Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
  • Multi-Collision Braking (MCB) System
  • Paddle Shifters
  • Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
  • Lane Follow Assist (LFA)
  • Manual Speed Limiter
  • Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
  • Rear Occupant Alert
  • Front & Rear Parking Sensors *
  •  Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
     
Range '2' '3' '4'
Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go Functionality
Drive Mode Select
Anti-Lock Backing System (ABS)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
Multi-Collision Braking (MCB) System
Paddle Shifters
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
Lane Follow Assist (LFA)
Manual Speed Limiter
Blind-Spot View Monitor -
Reversing Camera System with Dynamic Guidelines (Integrated into Centre Fascia Screen) - -
360° Around View Monitor -
Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA 1.5) - -
Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA 2.0) -
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
Blind-spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA) with Rear-Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) -
Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA) -
Highway Driving Assist (HDA) - -
Highway Driving Assist (HDA 2.0) -
Rear Self Levelling Suspension -
Remote Smart Park Assist (RSPA) - -
Rear Occupant Alert
Front & Rear Parking Sensors *
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

PASSIVE SAFETY

Standard:

 

  • Height Adjustable Front Seatbelts
  • Seatbelt Reminder Warning
  • All-Round 3-Point Seatbelts
  • All-Round Height Adjustable Headrests
  • Front Passenger Airbag Cut-Off Switch
  • Front Airbags
  • Rear Airbags
  • Side Airbags
  • Curtain Airbags
  • Customisable Automatic Door Locking & Unlocking
  • ISOFIX Child Seat Top Tethers & Anchor Fixings (Rear & Third Row)
  • Manual Child Lock
Range '2' '3' '4'
Front Centre Airbags (Including Sides)
Side & Curtain Airbags (Front)
Rear Side Airbag - -
All-Round 3-Point Seatbelts
Seat Belt Height Adjustment (Front)
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlocking
Low Washer Fluid Warning
2nd Row Passenger Grab Handle
ISOFIX Child Seat Top Tethers & Anchor Fixings (2nd & 3rd Row)
Child Lock
Dual Horn

SECURITY

Standard:
 

  • Thatcham Category 1
  • Interior Door Lock/Unlock Function
  • Immobiliser
  • Locking Wheel Nuts
  • Visible Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
  Hybrid Plug-In Hybrid Diesel
1.6 T-GDi ISG 1.6 T-GDi ISG 2.2 CRDi
Front suspension McPherson McPherson McPherson
Rear suspension Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
17" tyres 235/65 R17 - 235/65 R17
19" tyres 235/55 R19 235/55 R19 235/55 R19
20" tyres - - 255/45 R20
  Petrol Hybrid Plug-In Hybrid Diesel
1.6 T-GDi ISG 1.6 T-GDi ISG 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Diesel
Fuel tank capacity, litres  67 47 67
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) - -
SCR tank capacity, litres  - - 14
  Petrol Hybrid Plug-In Hybrid Diesel
1.6 T-GDi ISG 1.6 T-GDi ISG 2.2 CRDi
Carbon Monoxide (mg/km) 136.4 129.6 43.9
Total Hydrocarbons (mg/km) 19.9 14.6 -
Nitrogen Oxide (mg/km) 6.6 6 25.5
Total Hydrocarbons + Nitrogen Oxide (mg/km) - - 89.7
Particulate Matter (mg/km) 0.25 0.21 0.29
   Hybrid Plug-In Hybrid Diesel              
1.6 T-GDi ISG 1.6 T-GDi ISG 2.2 CRDi
Timescale / Mileage 12 months / 10,000 miles, whichever comes sooner 12 months / 10,000 miles, whichever comes sooner 12 months / 20,000 miles, whichever comes sooner

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MPG figures are obtained from laboratory testing and intended for comparisons between vehicles and may not reflect real driving results.

 

* Parking sensors may not match exterior body colour.

 

**Apple Car Play/Android Auto/Kia Connect - compatibility and functions may vary due to the model year of mobile device and the version of software installed.

 

***Some parts of the leather upholstery contain artificial leather.

 

- = unavailable on grade.

 

✓ = standard on grade.