Introduction

The 2025 Kia Sorento maintains its base price at $33,365, following a 2024 update that refined its grille and headlights for a resemblance to the larger Telluride. Rolling into the new model year, the Sorento sees minimal changes, adding black badging for the X-Line and X-Pro trims along with a new gray exterior color option. Despite being in a competitive segment, the Sorento stands out with its standard third-row seat and two hybrid powertrain options.

Powertrain Specs and MPG

The 2025 Sorento’s base LX and S trims are powered by a 191-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, delivering 195 pounds-feet of torque and paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The LX is available only with front-wheel drive, while all-wheel drive is a $2,000 option on the S trim. Higher trims like the EX, SX, and SX-P offer a turbocharged 2.5-liter engine producing 281 horsepower and 312 pounds-feet of torque, mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Though official 2025 figures are pending, the 2024 models provide an estimate: the LX and FWD S return 23/31/26 mpg city/highway/combined, while the AWD S offers 23/28/25 mpg. Turbocharged models achieve 20/29/23 mpg with FWD and 20/27/23 mpg with AWD.

Availability and Pricing

The 2025 Kia Sorento will be available for purchase later in 2024. Pricing details for various trims are as follows:

• LX: $33,365
• S: $35,965
• EX: $39,465
• SX: $43,065
• S AWD: $37,965
• X-Line EX AWD: $43,165
• X-Line SX AWD: $44,865
• X-Line SX-P AWD: $47,765
• X-Pro SX-P AWD: $48,765

Safety Features and Trim Levels

Every 2025 Sorento comes equipped with Kia’s Drive Wise safety suite, which includes forward collision warning with pedestrian and bicyclist detection, automatic emergency braking, intersection assist, adaptive cruise control, lane-centering steering, lane departure warning and assist, blind spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, driver attention monitor, safe-exit assist, rear occupant alert, and automatic high beams. The LX trim features 17-inch wheels, LED front lighting, keyless entry and start, and cloth seating, along with a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Higher trims add more features, with the S trim including front and rear parking sensors and 18-inch wheels, synthetic leather upholstery, and more. The EX trim and above come with the turbocharged engine as standard, while the SX and SX-P trims offer additional luxury and safety enhancements.