The Highlights
The all-new fourth-generation KIA Sorento changes the game. Again.
Choose from a traditional gas engine (est. fuel economy 10.9/8.7 L/100km city/highway), or go electric with a hybrid (6.4/7.0L city/highway) or plug-in hybrid (2.8/3.2L city/highway).
This much-beloved three-row 6- or 7-passenger mid-sized crossover has the sportiness of the Stinger and the refinement of the Telluride. With a bold square silhouette and rugged exterior detailing, the Sorento slots size-wise nicely between the multi-award-winning Kia Telluride and the timeless favourite compact Kia Sportage.
Built for Canadian families with Kia’s exceptional AWD system, 3rd row seating, advanced forward collision-avoidance assist, lane follow assist, heated front seats, 8” display audio with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, 2000 to 3500 lbs towing – all standard! Why settle when you can have the best of all worlds?
Awards and Honours for the Kia Sorento:
- 2021 IIHS Top Safety Pick awards
- Autotrader’s “Best New Cars for 2021” titles
- 2021 Latin Flavor Car of the Year award
- 2021 U.S. News & World Report “Best Car for the Money” awards
- 2021 Parents’ List of Best Family Cars award
- 2021 World Car of the Year Awards top 10 ranking
- Motor1.com Star Awards: Best Family Vehicle 2021
- ‘Large SUV of the year’ at 2021 What Car? award
- Red Dot Award product design
- iF Award for product design
A zippy crossover with room for up to 7, the Sorento is in a category all its own. It’s smaller than its 3-row competitors like the Nissan Pathfinder or Honda Pilot. But, has more seating and storage than the 5-seater Hyundai Sante Fe, Honda CR-V, or Toyota RAV4. It truly is a unique offering in the Canadian market.
Pricing

Kia Sorento
- LX $36,445
- LX+ $38,945
- X-Line AWD $41,945
- EX $43,445
- EX+ $46,445
- SX $49,945
- LX HEV - $38,895
- EX HEV - $44,195
- EX PHEV - $47,895
- EX+ PHEV - $52,895
- SX PHEV - $57,295

Hyundai Sante Fe
- 5 passenger seating
- EX $45,600
- EXL $50,300
- Touring $56,800

Ford Edge
- 5-passenger seating
- LE $42,940
- XLE $45,940
- XSE $48,480
- Limited AWD $61,180

Toyota Highlander
- 5-passenger seating
- Touring $52,290
- Touring L $53,790
- Limited $64,225
- Pinnacle $71,425

CX-9
- 7-passenger seating
- $46,490
Trim and Features (Gas)
Trim and Features (HEV/PHEV)
Specs & Features
Redesigned From the Ground Up
The Kia Sorento saw a serious facelift in 2021. New features include Kia’s iconic “tiger face” front grille, standard LED headlights, split vertical LED tail lights, and optional 20-inch wheels. The Sorento is given a much bolder and sleeker look than previous designs. It is now also available in an HEV or PHEV.
Size
- Volume Behind First Row – 2,139 L (75.5 cu.ft.)
- Volume Behind Second Row – 1,090-1,274 L (38.5-45 cu.ft.)
- Volume Behind Third Row – 357 L (12.6 cu.ft.)
Performance
The Sorento has a 4-cylinder turbo engine that replaces the v6 from previous years. It offers more instant acceleration and handling.
It features two new engine options:
- 2.5L 191 hp/182 lb-ft of torque – estimated fuel economy of 10.1/9.2 L/100km city/highway
- 2.5L turbo that boasts 281 hp/311 lb-ft of torque – estimated fuel economy of 10.0/8.7 L/100km city/highway
Rear Legroom
The Sorento HEV comes with a 270 volt AC lithium-ion polymer battery with a 1.49 kWh hybrid battery energy system:
- 1.6L Turbo 4-cylinder GI 227 hp/258 lb-ft torque
- Estimated fuel economy of 6.4/7.0 L/100km city/highway
The Sorento PHEV comes with a 360 volt AC lithium-ion polymer battery with a 13.8 kWh hybrid battery energy system:
- 1.6L Turbo 4-cylinder GI 261hp/258 lb-ft torque
- Estimated fuel economy (combined) of 4.5/3.0 L/100km city/highway
- Estimated fuel economy (5 cycle testing) of 2.8/3.2 L/100km city/highway
- 51 km all-electric range
- 3 hours and 25 minutes to charge @240V
- 10 hours and 26 minutes to charge @120V
Towing
- Maximum trailer towing weight is 2000 lbs for the LX.
- The X-line, EX, and SX can tow 3500 lbs.
- Maximum trailer towing weight is 2000 lbs for the HEV and PHEV.
Safety
Standard on all trim levels:
Rear Occupancy Alert: can send push notification alerts via the UVO link app if movement is detected inside the vehicle. It uses ultrasonic sensors engineered to detect child or pet movement in the second and third rows after the doors have been locked. Then can notify the driver and surrounding area by sounding the horn and illuminating the hazard lamps
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA): Automatically changes set speed of Smart Cruise Control by using the speed limit information detected through the front camera or GPS navigation information (when activated)
Forward Collision Warning (FCW): Designed to detect a vehicle ahead in the lane. In certain conditions, calculates distance and closing speed to issue an alert to the driver if it senses a potential frontal collision
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA): Builds on FCW by assisting the driver when braking to help prevent a collision or lessen the effects in certain condition
FCA-Pedestrian: Builds upon FCW functionality and helps detect pedestrians in front of the vehicle and uses automatic braking to avoid or mitigate an impact
Driver Attention Warning (DAW): Senses inattentive driving patterns and sends an audible/visual warning to alert the driver
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA): Alerts driver with a chime when the leading vehicle begins to move forward from a standing position
Lane Following Assist (LFA): Follows lane markings that the system detects and provides steering inputs to help maintain the vehicle in the center of the lane
*Available on certain trims:
As part of Kia’s overall commitment to safety, the EV6 has a comprehensive list of 21 standard active Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) including:
Blind-Spot Avoidance Assist (BCA): Under certain conditions, can detect vehicles traveling in the next lane. When a vehicle is detected in the blind spot, the vehicle brakes the outer wheel under certain conditions to help return the vehicle to its lane
Driver Attention Warning (DAW): Senses inattentive driving patterns and sends an audible/visual warning to alert the driver
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA): Assists the driver when braking to help prevent a collision or lessen the effects in certain conditions if a vehicle is detected in front. Uses automatic braking to avoid or mitigate an impact Other standard iterations of FCA include FCA-Ped (Pedestrian), FCA-LS (Lane-Change Side), FCA-LO (Lane-Change Oncoming), FCA-JC (Junction Crossing), FCA-JT (Junction Turning)
*Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA): Helps detect most approaching cross-traffic when in reverse. When approaching cross-traffic is detected, the system alerts the driver and applies brakes
*Parking Distance Warning-Reverse (PDW-R): Detects certain objects behind the vehicle, issuing an audible warning when an obstruction is detected. The warning tone chimes faster as the vehicle gets closer to the detected object
*Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA-R): Uses a rearview camera and rear ultrasonic sensors to help detect most pedestrians or nearby obstacles when the vehicle backs out of a parking spot, warning drivers with a chime and can engage brakes to prevent a collision
*Navigation Based Smart Cruise Control-Curve (NSCC-C): leverages the navigation system to lower the vehicle’s speed proactively before upcoming curves
*Highway Driving Assist (HDA): Uses federal highway speed limit information from the navigation system. In certain conditions, will automatically adjust speed to be within the posted speed limit and maintain distance with the vehicle detected in front
*Safe Exist Assist (SEA)15: Can alert the driver or passengers opening their door not to exit the vehicle when the system detects approaching traffic. When detected, a chime sounds. The system can intervene to lock the rear doors when the vehicle is equipped with available Power Child Lock
*FCA-Cyclist: Builds on FCW functionality and helps detect cyclists in front of the vehicle and uses automatic braking to avoid or mitigate an impact
Advanced Notifications
911 Connect and Roadside Assistance
Will automatically attempt to call 911 via the built-in UVO modem if an airbag deploys. Subsequently, for non-emergencies, it can connect with 24/7 roadside assist and share the vehicle’s location.
Technology
Technology Like No Other
And like all of Kia’s lineup, the Sorento offers a wide array of standard and optional technology. This includes:
- 12.3-in. full digital meter cluster, a first for any Kia SUV
- Surround View Monitor utilizes four cameras to provide a 360-degree perspective around the vehicle enhancing driver confidence in tight parking situations
- Blind View Monitor projects live video view of adjacent lanes in the instrument cluster and activated via the turn signal (a Sorento first)
- 8 USB charging ports (6 in LX)
- 8-inch or available 10.25-inch high-resolution color touchscreen display
- Split-screen functionality
- Available SiriusXM satellite radio
- Available wireless smartphone charging10 pad with increased charge rates
10.25-inch inch touchscreen adds:
- Haptic feedback buttons
- New multi-connection Bluetooth wireless connectivity that allows the connection of two phones simultaneously
- Enhanced UVO voice assist feature allows voice control of the vehicle’s climate, seat/steering-wheel heating, audio system, and other functions
- Connected User Profiles: Allows customers to add an additional driver to their vehicle.
- UVO & Smart Speaker Integration lets customers use Amazon-Alexa or Google-Assistant enabled smart speaker or device to remotely control some functions (such as remote start)
UVO
Connected Routing
A new cloud-based route calculation system that uses UVO cloud to calculate the optimal route. In other words, using real-time maps, predicted upcoming traffic info based on historical information and AI to learn the preferred routes of users, it will get you to your destination.
Enhanced UVO voice assist feature
For example, this allows voice control of the vehicle’s climate, seat and steering-wheel heating, audio system, and other functions.
But don’t take our word for it…
Car and Driver says: “Looks classy and rugged inside and out, lots of powertrain options, pleasant to drive, and comfy to ride in. The Sorento is a handsome and satisfying mid-size SUV for folks who don’t need the Kia Telluride’s extra space.” Check out the article here. Plus, check out all the official information on the KIA Sorento right here at KIA.ca. Check out what Canadian Kia Sorento owners say here. You can also access all our articles on the KIA Sorento right here.
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