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2021 Kia Sorento
A 6 to 7-seat SUV with hybrid and gas choices and FWD and AWD availability.
2021 Kia Sorento is a 6 to 7-seat SUV with hybrid and gas choices. 2021 Kia Sorento offers FWD and AWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
4KNOWN TRIMS
Hybrid + GasPOWERTRAINS
6–7SEATS
75.5 cu ftMAX CARGO
2021 model-year guide4KNOWN TRIMS
Hybrid + GasPOWERTRAINS
6–7SEATS
75.5 cu ftMAX CARGO
THE 10-MINUTE GUIDE
Understand the 2021 Kia Sorento before you start shopping.
2021 Kia Sorento is a 6 to 7-seat SUV with hybrid and gas choices.
2021 Kia Sorento offers FWD and AWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
4Known trims
Hybrid + GasPowertrains
6–7Seats
75.5 cu ftMax cargo
Start with what matters
2021 Kia Sorento is a 6 to 7-seat SUV with hybrid and gas choices.
2021 Kia Sorento offers FWD and AWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
How the lineup breaks down
2021 Kia Sorento has 4 named trims in the lineup shown here: S, EX, LX, and SX Prestige X-Line.
The trim name matters because equipment, powertrain choices, capability and pricing can change as you move through the range.
$30,000
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LX
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SX Prestige X-Line
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Powertrains, efficiency and capability
Powertrain choices shown for 2021 Kia Sorento include Hybrid and Gas.
Depending on the version, drivetrain choices shown include FWD and AWD.
up to 3,500 lb of towing in the highest documented version and up to 1,784 lb of payload in the highest documented version. Those are ceiling figures for the versions that carry the data, not promises for every trim.
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- Drive
- FWD
- Power
- Up to 227 hp
- Efficiency
- Up to 37 combined mpg
- Towing
- Up to 3,500 lb
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- Drive
- AWD / FWD
- Power
- Up to 281 hp
- Efficiency
- Up to 24 combined mpg
- Towing
- Up to 3,500 lb
Interior, technology and everyday use
The feature census is not deep enough yet for a useful equipment summary. Missing equipment data is not treated as proof that the vehicle does or does not have a feature.
Package names currently documented include Rust color seating package and Panoramic sunroof package. Package availability does not prove that a package is installed on a particular vehicle.
Packages in the catalog
- Rust color seating package
- Panoramic sunroof package
Safety evidence in context
This Guide includes 4 recalls, 242 complaints, and 105 manufacturer communications. These are different kinds of records, not a reliability score or failure rate, and applicability can vary by version or powertrain.
Ask AutoUnite which safety facts apply to the version you're considering.
What ownership looks like
Original manufacturer coverage shown here includes Basic: 5 years / 60,000 miles, Powertrain: 10 years / 100,000 miles, Corrosion perforation: 5 years / 100,000 miles, and Roadside assistance: 5 years / 60,000 miles. On a used or nearly new vehicle, remaining coverage depends on in-service date, mileage and eligibility.
What changed for this model year
The year-over-year record is not complete enough to say exactly what changed. A missing change record is not treated as proof that the vehicle carried over unchanged.
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