No pricing data available at this time. Our Opinion - 2025 Kia Sorento Review When people go to a Kia store to look for a mid-size SUV, they have a lot of choices. The 2025 Sorento, the electric EV9, and the three-row Telluride all do similar things. They all have three rows of seats, a useful space, and a lot of curb appeal. It comes with front-wheel drive and a four-cylinder engine that doesn’t turbocharge. It comes with all-wheel drive and a strong 281-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The tough X-Pro model is the best of the bunch because it can go off-road more. There are also two hybrid cars available; we will talk about the Sorento Hybrid in a different study. The plug-in hybrid can go 32 miles on a single charge. Kia’s entry-level Sorento models don’t skimp on features; all of them come with a competitive range of features as standard, such as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a full package of driver-assistance technology, and a lot of other useful features. With all this good feedback, you might think it’s okay to buy a Telluride. However, the Sorento’s third row isn’t as roomy as its bigger sibling’s, and it can’t pull as much or tow as much. But the Sorento might be a good choice if you want a mid-size car with a third row that you’ll only use sometimes. What's New? Both plug-in hybrids and hybrids. In 2024, Sorentos will get the same new exterior style and interior upgrades that were shown off on non-hybrid models. The type that isn’t a hybrid will stay the same until 2025. Pros and Cons Pros A strong style that faces the outside. The usual infotainment screen is 12.3 inches. The correct response from the steering. Cons Transmission at low speeds could be better. The Telluride third row is bigger. The HVAC control panel isn’t reliable. Engine, Transmission, and Performance There are two engine choices for the Sorento, and it can have either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. It comes with a 2.5-liter straight four-cylinder engine that makes 191 horsepower, and you can also get a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine that makes 281 horsepower. The base model has an eight-speed automatic transmission, while the hybrid has a six-speed automatic transmission. When we drove the top-of-the-line SX, we felt the turbo-four’s big boost, but we wished the engine had been more responsive from the start. The related model felt good on the brakes, had a smooth ride, and was easy to control. The X-Pro model is the only one that comes with the turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. It also has all-terrain tires on 17-inch wheels and a center-locking differential. Safety The Sorento can come with a range of simple and advanced technologies that help the driver. You can find out more about Kia’s crash test scores on the websites of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Some important safety factors are: Normal automatic emergency stopping that can tell the difference between bikes and people walking. Regular lane-keeping assistance and lane departure warning. Adaptive cruise control with lane-centering capabilities is available. Internal and External Cargo Capacity The Sorento’s cabin is well-designed and made of solid, high-quality materials. The panel is pretty simple, with just two vertical air vents on either side. The ambient lighting inside the cabin is beautiful, and the stitched surfaces on the door panels and seat covers are a nice touch. There are many cupholders and storage cubbies in the Sorento to help make it family-friendly. The second-row bench can be turned into two captain’s chairs, or it can be used as a normal third-row. The Sorento’s far-back seats aren’t as comfortable for adults as the Telluride’s more roomy seats. Also, when the third row was in place, we could only fit two carry-on bags in the cargo area, which is two less than the Telluride. Fuel Economy and Actual MPG The EPA says that the base 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine in the Sorento will get up to 23 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway. The EPA says it will get 20 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway with its more powerful 2.5-liter turbocharged engine. We will add real test results to this article as soon as we can drive the Sorento on our 75-mph highway fuel economy route. Infotainment and Connectivity The Sorento’s entertainment system consists of two screens placed next to each other to form a bent panoramic screen. Higher-end models have a 12.3-inch reconfigurable gauge display instead of the normal 4.3-inch digital gauge display. They also have a separate 12.3-inch touchscreen for entertainment. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are both built-in and can be linked wirelessly. A 12-speaker Bose sound system, an available wireless charging pad, and an entertainment system for the back seats are some of the extra features. Range, Charging, and Battery Life We have yet to try the refreshed Sorento, but we’re sure that the times we found for going 60 mph for older models are correct. Our estimates show that the fastest turbocharged trims should be able to reach 60 mph in 6.0 seconds, while non-turbo Sorentos may need up to 9.6 seconds. Towing and Payload Capacity Some situations may require the Kia Sorento’s small towing capacity, even though it can’t move mountains. Tow up to 4,000 pounds with the Sorento X-Pro trim level. According to your needs, the Sorento can pull a few jet skis or small farm animals, but it can’t beat the V-6-powered Kia Telluride’s tow rating of 5,000 pounds. Price and How to Choose We’re interested in the EX. It costs more than the base Sorento, but it comes with extras like heated front seats, parking sensors, faux leather seats, and a bigger 12.3-inch tablet display.
