Kia has today revealed UK pricing and specification information for the new Kia Sorento, the brand’s popular seven-seat SUV.
The new Sorento starts from £41,995 in the UK, £3,030 less than the current entry-level Sorento. With the updated model, Kia will offer three grades to Sorento buyers in the UK: ‘2’, ‘3’ and ‘4’. Each variant will be available with the choice of a 2.2-litre diesel, 1.6-litre turbocharged-petrol hybrid (HEV), or a 1.6-litre turbocharged-petrol plug-in hybrid (PHEV). The HEV and PHEV Sorento variants are equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission (6AT), while diesel models receive an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission (8DCT).
The Kia Sorento, which celebrates its 21st birthday this year, is a consistently popular model for Kia in the UK and has helped to transform perceptions of the brand in recent years. The current fourth-generation model has been on sale since August 2020, and now benefits from a refreshed exterior and interior design, and an expanded specification line-up.
The updated Sorento sees the model take design inspiration from the brand’s all-new flagship SUV, the Kia EV9. This includes new vertical headlights and ‘star map’ daytime running lights, with redesigned alloy wheels and a new bonnet design further emphasising the Sorento’s bold, rugged appearance. The car features a redesigned gloss black radiator grille, as well as black side sill and wheel arch mouldings, giving it a distinctive stance on the road. Highlights and chrome details dotted around the exterior bring a shine to the model, and contrast the black for a premium and refined appearance.
Inside, the Sorento has been aligned with Kia’s newer SUV models, fully embracing Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy. The new Sorento remains one of the best-equipped models in its segment, benefitting from several new premium features, such as fingerprint recognition, dual curved 12.3-inch displays, ambient lighting, and a customisable head-up display. The new Kia Sorento also benefits from artificial leather and recycled PET cloth throughout the cabin and upholstery, a further implication of Kia’s sustainability mission.
Standard equipment across the new Sorento line-up
Regardless of trim level, the new Sorento offers an unrivalled level of equipment at each individual price point. The new line-up brings back Kia’s easy-to-understand, three-tier structure, with ‘2’, ‘3’ and ‘4’ variants.
As standard on every new Sorento, Kia offers the following highlights:
- Automatic headlight control
- LED: DRLs, front and rear fog lights, rear lights, headlights
- Electrically folding, adjustable and heated door mirrors with LED indicators
- Roof rails and rear spoiler
- Rain-sensing front wiper
- Dual automatic and rear air conditioning
- Heated front seats and heated artificial leather steering wheel
- Start/stop button with smart entry system
- 2nd row sliding and auto-folding seat
- 6x USB-C charge ports (2x front, 2x front seats, 2x third row)
- 2x 12v socket (1x rear, 1x luggage compartment)
- Luggage area: LED light, under-floor storage, net and load cover
- 12.3-inch touchscreen navigation
- Wireless Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ 1.
- Free 7-year Kia Connect services 1.
- Bluetooth® connection with voice recognition
- Ecall emergency service
- Over-the-air software updates
- Smart cruise control with stop/go functionality
- Intelligent speed limit assist (ISLA) and manual speed limiter
- Drive mode select
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- Dynamic brake control (DBC)
- Trailer stability assist (TSA)
- Multi-collision braking system (MCB)
- Paddle shifters
- Lane keep and lane follow assist (LKA/LFA)
- Reversing camera system
- Front and rear parking sensors
The new Sorento also continues its predecessor’s legacy as one of the safest cars in its segment, with a range of passive and active safety and security systems as standard. All Sorento models receive front centre airbags, side and curtain front airbags, all-round three-point seatbelts, impact-sensing auto door unlocking, 2nd row grab handle, ISOFIX child seat top tethers and anchor fixings in the 2nd and 3rd row, child lock, immobiliser, locking wheel nuts, a visible VIN and a Thatcham Category 1 alarm system.
In the UK, a striking Mineral Blue exterior paint finish is offered as standard, with the option of five additional premium colours: White Pearl, Midnight Black and Interstellar Grey, as well as Cityscape Green (new for Sorento, and previously offered only on the Niro), and a new addition, Volcanic Sand. These premium paint finishes are available on all models for an additional £675.
Sorento ‘2’ from £41,995
The Sorento ‘2’ marks the entry-point to the model line-up. Available with diesel, HEV or PHEV power, ‘2’ models benefit from the following highlights – along with the standard equipment listed above:
- 17-inch alloy wheels (19-inch on PHEV)
- Tinted glass
- All-round electric windows with driver auto up/down function
- Cloth and artificial leather upholstery
- Auto-dimming rear view mirror
- Manual front seat adjuster
- Manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel adjustment
- 4-inch driver display screen
- 6-speaker audio system
- Forward collision avoidance assist (FCA 1.5)
- Highway driving assist (HDA)
Sorento ‘3’ from £46,195
Sitting at the centre of the new Sorento line-up, ‘3’ models bring an additional range of equipment and interior technology, including:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- LED ‘4 cube’ headlights with low beam assist
- Sequential indicators
- Privacy glass
- All-round electric windows with front and rear auto up/down function
- Black leather upholstery
- Power adjustable seats (front)
- Driver electric lumbar support
- Outer 2nd row heated seats
- 2nd row manual window blinds
- Height adjustable smart power tailgate
- Rear LED cabin light
- Ambient lighting
- 12.3-inch driver display screen
- Bose™ premium sound system with 12 speakers
- Wireless mobile phone charger
- Blindspot view monitor (BVM)
- 360-degree around view monitor
- Forward collision avoidance assist (FCA 2.0)
- Blindspot collision avoidance assist (BCA) with rear-cross traffic alert (RCTA)
- Parking collision-avoidance assist (PCA)
- Highway driving assist (HDA 2.0)
- Rear self-levelling suspension
Sorento ‘4’ from £50,695
Crowning the new Sorento line-up is the ‘4’ grade, the most technologically advanced version of the model that Kia has ever offered. The Sorento ‘4’ takes all the standard equipment of a ‘3’ model, and adds the following:
- Unique 19-inch alloy wheels for HEV and PHEV (20-inch on diesel)
- Panoramic sunroof with tilting/sliding function and automatic electric blind
- Black Nappa leather upholstery 2.
- Driver power adjustable memory seat
- Front passenger power seat
- Front passenger and driver electric lumbar support
- Driver and front passenger premium relaxation seats
- Ventilated front seats
- Electric tilt and telescopic steering column
- Electronic rear view mirror with full display
- Alloy pedals
- Rear LED personal lights
- Digital key
- Fingerprint recognition
- Customisable head-up display
- Remote smart park assist (RSPA)
The new Sorento line-up
| Model | Power (bhp) 3. | Price (GBP) |
| ‘2’ | ||
| Diesel 2.2 CRDI DCT AWD | 190 | £41,995 |
| Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi AT AWD | 212 | £42,995 |
| Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi AT AWD | 249 | £47,295 |
| ‘3’ | ||
| Diesel 2.2 CRDI DCT AWD | 190 | £46,195 |
| Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi AT AWD | 212 | £47,195 |
| Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi AT AWD | 249 | £51,495 |
| ‘4’ | ||
| Diesel 2.2 CRDI DCT AWD | 190 | £50,695 |
| Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi AT AWD | 212 | £51,695 |
| Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi AT AWD | 249 | £55,995 |
All variants of the new Sorento are available with Kia’s revolutionary seven-year/100,000-mile warranty as standard. The new Sorento is available to order from today via Kia’s UK-wide dealer network.
