What are the weaknesses of the Kia Sorento?

The Kia Sorento's weaknesses include limited third-row seating space, a less powerful base engine, and some interior materials that may not feel as premium compared to competitors.

What is the most common problem with Kia Sorento?

The most common problem with the Kia Sorento is engine issues, particularly related to excessive oil consumption and engine failure.

What are the specs of the Kia Sorento?

The Kia Sorento typically features a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine with 191 hp, an optional 2.5L turbocharged engine with 281 hp, available all-wheel drive, an 8-speed automatic transmission, and a spacious interior with seating for up to seven passengers.

Which is better, Sorento EX or LX?

The Sorento EX is generally considered better due to its more advanced features and additional options compared to the LX.

Kia Sorento 2025 Specs Comparison By Trims: Engine, Dimensions, Interior&Exterior

Kia Sorento Specifications Comparison By Trims

10 Cars Hide common specs	Sorento 2.5L EX DLX- 12TBD	Sorento 2.5L EX STD- 11TBD	Sorento 3.5L EX FOP 4x4 -15TBD	Kia Sorento 2024 2.5L Base Option (AWD) TBD	Kia Sorento 2024 2.5L LX (AWD) BHD 14,850	Kia Sorento 2024 Kia Sorento 2024 3.5L EX1 (AWD)TBD	Kia Sorento 2024 Kia Sorento 2024 3.5L Mid (AWD)TBD	Kia Sorento 2024 Kia Sorento 2024 2.5L Base Option (AWD)TBD	Kia Sorento 2024 2.5L LX (RWD)BHD 13,100	Kia Sorento 2023 2.5L LX (RWD)BHD 12,995

10 Cars Hide common specs	Sorento 2.5L EX DLX- 12TBD	Sorento 2.5L EX STD- 11TBD	Sorento 3.5L EX FOP 4x4 -15TBD	Kia Sorento 2024 2.5L Base Option (AWD) TBD	Kia Sorento 2024 2.5L LX (AWD) BHD 14,850	Kia Sorento 2024 Kia Sorento 2024 3.5L EX1 (AWD)TBD	Kia Sorento 2024 Kia Sorento 2024 3.5L Mid (AWD)TBD	Kia Sorento 2024 Kia Sorento 2024 2.5L Base Option (AWD)TBD	Kia Sorento 2024 2.5L LX (RWD)BHD 13,100	Kia Sorento 2023 2.5L LX (RWD)BHD 12,995
Engine
Engine capacity(L)	2.5L	2.5L	3.5L	2.5 L	2.5 L	2.5 L	2.5 L	2.5 L	2.5 L	2.5 L
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline		Gasoline	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Gasoline	Gasoline
Engine type	2.5 Liters, 2,459 cc, 4 Cylinders	2.5 Liters, 2,459 cc, 4 Cylinders	3.5L
Horsepower (BHP)	178 BHP	178 BHP	268 BHP	191 BHP	178 BHP	268 BHP	268 BHP	191 BHP	178 BHP	178 BHP
Maximum power speed (rpm)	178 hp / 6,000 rpm	178 hp / 6,000 rpm	268hp / 6300 rpm
Max. torque speed (rpm)	23.7 Kg.m /4,000 rpm	23.7 Kg.m /4,000 rpm	33.8 Kg.m / 5000 rpm
Torque (N-m)				247	232	331	331	247	232	232
Dimensions
Seating Capacity	7	7	7	7 Seater	7 Seater	7 Seater	7 Seater	7 Seater	7 Seater	7 Seater
Rim Size	19	18	20		✓			✓
Length	4810	4810	4810	4801	4.810	4.810	4.810	4.801	4810	4810
Width	1900	1900	1900	1890	1.900	1.900	1.900	1.890	1900	1900
Height	1695	1695	1695	1684	1.700	1.700	1.700	1.684	1700	1700
Wheelbase				2779	2.815	2.815	2.815	2.779	2815	2815
Trunk Capacity				320	320	320	320	320	320	320
Car Information
Vehicle Type	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV					SUV	SUV
0-100km/h acceleration time(s)				10.0	10.3	8.7	8.7	10.0	10.3	10.3
Battery Range (WLTC)					✓			✓
Engine / Motor
No. of Cylinders	4	4	6	4	4	6	6	4	4	4
Displacement	2.5 Liter	2.5 Liter	2.5 Liter
Maximum speed (km/h)				200	190	190	190	200	190	190
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank Capacity	67	67	67	70	70	70	70	70	70	70
Fuel Economy (Km/L)				11.5	11.9	10.3	10.3	11.5	12.8	12.8
Technologies
Adaptive Cruise Control	✓	✓	✓
Automatic Headlight Range Control	✓	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	✓	✓	✓		✓			✓
Intelligent Key	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Parallel Parking Assist			✓
HUD/Head Up Display			✓
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)			✓
Moving object detection system				✓					✓	✓
Road sign assist				✓					✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring Display				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Drive Computer				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Cruise Control Switch on Steering				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Power Steering				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Cruise Control				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Speed Sensitive Audio Volume				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Speed Sensitive Windshield Wipers				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Remote Windows Down				✓	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓
Remote Start				✓	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓
Speed Sensitive Power Steering				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Variable Cylinder Management (VCM)				✓	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓
Lock and Unlock Sensing Auto Electric Folding Mirror				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Headlight Washers				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Trip Computer				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Navigation System				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Hill Assist (HAC)				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Moving Object Detection System					✓		✓	✓
Road Sign Assist					✓			✓
Attention Assist					✓
Traffic Jam Assistant					✓				✓	✓
Sonar System					✓
Cornering Assist					✓
Apps					✓				✓	✓
Cornering assist									✓	✓
Exterior
Power Folding Mirror	كهربائي	كهربائي	كهربائي
Luggage Rack	✓	✓	✓
Wheels - Alloy	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Side Step	✓	✓	✓		✓			✓
Power Mirrors	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓	✓
LED Fog Lights	✓	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓
Rear Fog Lamp	✓	✓	✓	✓					✓	✓
Front Fog lights	✓	✓	✓	✓					✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Chrome Door Handles	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Adaptive Brake Lights				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Wind Blocker				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Towing Hook				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Tonneau Cover				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Skid plates				✓					✓	✓
Roof Spoiler				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Roof Rails				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Rear Wiper				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Rear Blinds				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Puddle Lamp				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Panoramic Sunroof				✓					✓	✓
Mudguard - Front				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
LED Taillights				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Illuminated Door Sills				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Illuminated Door handles				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
High Mount Stop Lamp				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Bonnet Light				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Headlamps - Halogen				✓					✓	✓
Frameless Doors				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Footwell Lights				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Electric Sunroof				✓	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓
Cornering Lights				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Xenon Headlamps				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Auto Retractable Hardtop Roof				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Auto Headlamps				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Adaptive Headlights				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Acoustic Front Windshield				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Body Colored Mirrors				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Chrome Door Mirrors				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Chrome Exhaust Pipes				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Chrome Plated Radiator Grille				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Front Grille Colour					✓	✓	✓	✓
Sports Exhaust System					✓		✓	✓
Skid Plates					✓			✓
Rain Sensing Wiper					✓			✓
Front Bumper - Normal					✓				✓	✓
Interior
Seat Adjustment - Electric	Driver Seat		Front Row Seats		✓			✓
Automatic AC	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Leather Seats	✓		✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Manual AC	✓	✓	✓
Air Conditioner (AC)	✓	✓	✓				✓
Wireless Cell Phone Charging	✓	✓	✓
Ambient Lighting	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Instrument Screen Size (Inches)			12.3
Heated Seats			Front Row Seats	Driver Seat					Driver Seat	Driver Seat
Ventilated Seats			Front Row Seats		✓				✓	✓
Seat Memory			Driver Seat	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Seat Material			NAPPA LEATHER
Rearview Mirror for Streaming Media			✓
Interior central locking				✓					✓	✓
Lumbar Support - Manual				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Center Arm Rest				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Center Console Box				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Compass				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Leather gear shift lever				✓					✓	✓
Leather Covered Door Armrest				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Radio				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Wood Trim				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Alloy Pedals				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Odometer				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Foldable Rear Seats				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Silver Trim				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Power Windows - Front and Rear				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Cargo area tie down anchors				✓					✓	✓
Foldable Rear Seats with 60:40 Split				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Rear Pockets				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Rear AC Vents				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Cargo Light				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Acoustic Hood				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Multi info				✓					✓	✓
Electronic handbrake				✓					✓	✓
Power Outlets				✓	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓
Cigar Lighter				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
In-car vanity mirror				✓					✓	✓
Cup Holder				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Front Reading Lamps					✓			✓
Front Armrest					✓			✓
Interior Central Locking					✓			✓
Leather Instrument Panel					✓
Leather Gear Shift Lever					✓			✓
Glove Box Cooler					✓		✓	✓
Active Headrests					✓				✓	✓
Cargo Area Tie Down Anchors					✓			✓
Toolkit					✓				✓	✓
Electronic Handbrake					✓			✓
In-car Vanity Mirror					✓			✓
Rear Reading Lamp					✓	✓	✓	✓
Sport Pedals					✓				✓	✓
Leather instrument panel									✓	✓
Comfort
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Power Tailgate	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Push Button Start	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Parking sensor rear	✓	✓	✓
Parking sensor front	✓	✓	✓
Rear Camera	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Steering Adjustment	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
360 Degree Camera			✓		✓	✓	✓	✓
Electronic engine immobilizer				✓					✓	✓
360 Degree camera				✓					✓	✓
Rear Defogger				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Temperature Display				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Keyless Entry				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Welcome Light				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Electronic Engine Immobilizer					✓			✓
Rear AC Controls					✓				✓	✓
Electric Curtain - Rear					✓
Seats - Comfort					✓				✓	✓
Safety
Number of Airbags	6	6	2		✓			✓
Door Mirrors with Side Turn Signal	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
ABS	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Lane Following Assist			✓
Collision Detection			Front	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Blind Spot Warning			✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist			✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Runflat Tyres				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Advanced Air Bags System (AABS)				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Door Reflectors				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Tire Repair Kit				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Pedestrian airbag				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
First Aid Kit				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Fire Extinguisher				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Door Edge Protector				✓	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓
Active Understeer Control (AUC)				✓	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓
Active Bonnet				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Speed Limiter				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Crash Auto Door Unlock				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Auto Door Lock				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Spare Wheel				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Seatbelt pretensioner - Front Only				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Parking Sensors - Front and Rear				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Child Seat Interface (ISOFIX)				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Active braking				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Rollover stability control					✓				✓	✓
Electric anti-dazzling room mirror					✓				✓	✓
Security System					✓
Crosswind Assist					✓
Acceleration Skid Control					✓
Knee Bag - Driver					✓				✓	✓
Traction Control System (TCS / ASR, etc.)					✓			✓
Wheels/brakes
Disc Brakes - Rear	✓	✓	✓
Disc Brakes - Front	✓	✓	✓
Front Tire Size	255/45 R20	255/45 R20	255/45 R20
Rear Tire Size	255/45 R20	255/45 R20	255/45 R20
Premium Brake Calipers				✓					✓	✓
Wheels - Chrome				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Front Brakes - Ventilated Discs				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Aluminum Wheels				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Off-Road tires					✓			✓
Rear Brakes - Ventilated Discs					✓
Chassis & Steering
Steering Type	MOTOR DRIVEN POWER STEERING	MOTOR DRIVEN POWER STEERING	MOTOR DRIVEN POWER STEERING
Dynamic Damper Control				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Adaptive Suspension Package				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Drive Type				All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive
Air Suspension					✓	✓	✓	✓
Off-Road Damper					✓	✓	✓	✓
4WD Mode					✓			✓
Transmission
Paddle Shifters	✓	✓	✓
transmission case	8-SPEED AT (E-Shift/ SBW)	8-SPEED AT (E-Shift/ SBW)	8-SPEED AT (E-Shift/ SBW)
Transmission type	6 Speed AT	6 Speed AT	8 Speed AT, E-Shift/ SBW	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Differential Lock				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Infotainment
Rear Screen Size	12.3	12.3
Voice Recognition Control System	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
USB	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Bluetooth	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Android Auto	✓	✓	✓
Apple CarPlay	✓	✓	✓
Premium Brand Audio System				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Touch Screen Size			12.3		✓			✓
SD Card				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
MP3				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
AUX				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
HDMI				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
DVD				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
CD Player				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Microphone				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Touchscreen				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Wireless Headphone					✓	✓	✓	✓
Rear Seat Entertainment System					✓			✓
Rear Audio Control					✓	✓	✓	✓
Multi Information Display					✓	✓	✓	✓
Rear Screen					✓	✓	✓	✓

⋅configuration information is for reference only, please refer to the actual vehicle for specifics.

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FAQs about Kia Sorento

The Kia Sorento's weaknesses include limited third-row seating space, a less powerful base engine, and some interior materials that may not feel as premium compared to competitors.
The most common problem with the Kia Sorento is engine issues, particularly related to excessive oil consumption and engine failure.
The Kia Sorento typically features a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine with 191 hp, an optional 2.5L turbocharged engine with 281 hp, available all-wheel drive, an 8-speed automatic transmission, and a spacious interior with seating for up to seven passengers.
The Sorento EX is generally considered better due to its more advanced features and additional options compared to the LX.

Kia Sorento Specifications Comparison By Trims

Engine

Dimensions

Car Information

Engine / Motor

Fuel Economy

Technologies

Exterior

Interior

Comfort

Safety

Wheels/brakes

Chassis & Steering

Transmission

Infotainment

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FAQs about Kia Sorento

What are the weaknesses of the Kia Sorento?

What is the most common problem with Kia Sorento?

What are the specs of the Kia Sorento?

Which is better, Sorento EX or LX?