2018 SORENTO OVERVIEW

06/19/17 ID: 12629

The 2018 Kia Sorento, built at Kia’s U.S. manufacturing plant in West Point, Georgia*, enters its third model year as a carry-over.  Kia’s popular SUV offers refined utility and advanced technology, as well as a new convenience package for greater flexibility – the LX Cool & Connected Package. In addition, a third-row seat is now standard on all 2.4L AWD and 2.4L LX AWD models.

Trim Levels/Pricing – MSRP1 (excludes $990 destination): 
L 2.4L FWD: $25,900
LX 2.4 FWD: $27,200
LX 2.4 AWD: $29,990
LX V6 AWD: $29,600
LX V6 FWD: $31,400
EX 2.0T FWD: $33,100
EX 2.0T AWD: $34,900
EX V6 FWD: $34,200
EX V6 AWD: $36,000
SX V6 FWD:  $39,200
SX V6 AWD: $41,000
SXL V6 FWD: $44,500
SXL V6 AWD: $46,300
 
Engines:
  • 2.4-liter I-4:  
185 hp and 178 lb. ft. torque; 6-speed automatic
  • 2.0-liter turbo I-4:
240 hp and 260 lb. ft. torque; 6-speed automatic
  • 3.3-liter V6:
290 hp and 252 lb. ft. torque; 6-speed automatic
 
Fuel Economy – EPA-est. MPG: (city/highway/combined)2
  • L 2.4L:
21/28/24 FWD
  • LX 2.4L:
21/28/24 FWD
  21/25/22 AWD
  • EX 2.0T:
20/27/23 FWD
  19/25/22 AWD
  • LX V6:
18/25/20 FWD
  18/25/21 AWD
  • EX V6:
18/25/20 FWD
  18/25/21 AWD
  • SX V6:
18/25/20 FWD
  17/23/19 AWD
  • SXL V6:
18/25/20 FWD
  17/23/19 AWD
 
Available Drive Assistance Features:3
  • Autonomous Emergency Braking:
    • Std: SXL V6
    • Opt: LX 2.4L, EX 2.0T, LX V6, EX V6, SX V6
  • Forward Collison Warning: 
    • Std: SXL V6
    • Opt: LX 2.4L, EX 2.0T, LX V6, EX V6, SX V6
  • Lane Departure Warning: 
    • Std: SXL V6
    • Opt: LX 2.4L, EX 2.0T, LX V6, EX V6, SX V6
  • Advanced Smart Cruise Control:   
    • Std: SXL V6
    • Opt: LX 2.4L, EX 2.0T, LX V6, EX V6, SX V6
  • Blind Spot Detection: 
    • Std: EX 2.0T, EX V6, SX V6, SXL V6
    • Opt:  LX V6
  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert: 
    • Std: EX 2.0T, EX V6, SX V6, SXL V6
    • Opt: LX V6
  • Dynamic Bending Lights: 
    • Std: SXL V6
    • Opt: SX V6
  • Auto-Dimming Mirror with HomeLink: 
    • Std: EX 2.0T, EX V6, SX V6, SXL V6
  • Rain-Sensing Wipers:
    • Std: SX V6, SXL V6
 
Dimensions (in.): 
  • Overall Length:
187.4
  • Overall Width:
74.4
  • Overall Height:
66.3 (without roof rails) / 66.5 (with roof rails)
  • Wheelbase:
109.4
   
  • Max Cargo Capacity:
 
    • L 2.4L:
 146.4 cu.ft. 5 passenger
    • LX 2.4L:
146.4 cu.ft. 5 passenger / 154.2 cu.ft. 7 passenger
    • EX 2.0T:
146.4 cu.ft. 5 passenger
    • LX V6:
154.2 cu.ft. 7 passenger
    • EX V6:
154.2 cu.ft. 7 passenger
    • SX V6:
154.2 cu.ft. 7 passenger
    • SXL V6:
154.2 cu.ft. 7 passenger
   
  • Curb weight (maximum lbs.): 
 
    • L 2.4L:
3,832 FWD
    • LX 2.4L:
3,832 FWD / 3,968 AWD
    • EX 2.0T:
4,178 FWD / 4,303 AWD
    • LX V6:
4,211 FWD / 4,343 AWD
    • EX V6:
4,211 FWD / 4,343 AWD
    • SX V6:
4,211 FWD / 4,343 AWD
    • SXL V6:
4,211 FWD / 4,343 AWD


*The Sorento and Optima GDI (EX, SX & Limited and certain LX Trims only) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts

1 MSRP excludes destination and handling, taxes, title, license fees, options and retailer charges.  Actual prices set by retailer and may vary.

2 Based on EPA estimates.  Actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and your vehicle’s condition.

3 These systems are not substitutes for proper and safe driving, parking, and/or backing-up procedures. Always drive safely and use caution. These systems may not detect every object behind or alongside the vehicle or in the vehicle’s blindspot or direction of travel.