The Kia Sorento is not the smallest SUV offered by Kia, but it might make the best use of its space compared to other SUVs. The Sorento is on the compact side of the mid-size category, but it manages to pull off three-row seating as a standard part of the vehicle’s identity.
But as the 2021 model year dawned early for Kia, the automaker felt the need to transform the Sorento. It’s still a crossover, and its size hasn’t changed much, but its design was rethought to bring it in line with the sensibilities of brand-new models like the Kia K5 and Seltos. This means more creative use of LEDs around headlights, a wider, shorter, blacker grille, and sharper lines across the entire front end. Aside from looking fresh, the 2021 Kia Sorento can deliver on the available features and according to the specifications in the chart below.
Powertrain |
Safety Technology |
Interior & Comfort Features |
2.5L GDI, 2.5L Turbo, 1.6L Turbo Hybrid | Rear Occupant Alert | Wireless Android Auto™ and Wireless Apple CarPlay® |
8-Speed Automatic Transmission, 8-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission | Blind Spot Assistance | USB Connectivity and Wireless Charging |
Up to 311 lb-ft of Torque | Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go | 2nd Row Captain’s Chairs |
37 MPG Combined (Hybrid) | Parking and Forward Collision-Avoidance Assistance | Bose® Centerpoint Premium Audio with 12 Speakers |
Kia outdid themselves when designing the 2021 Kia Sorento. Not only is the outside looking better than the model ever has before, the inside looks great, and features top-of-the-line technology when fully equipped. There are plenty of standard safety features so that anyone who buys the lowest trim levels doesn’t get left out on advanced safety equipment and driver aids. You can’t judge the 2021 Sorento on what you knew of the Sorento before, it’s a whole new vehicle, and it could revolutionize how you look at the model and even Kia as a whole.