The all-new 2021 Kia Sorento has taken the world by storm and its revamped look has been drawing attention since we got our first look. Setting a new standard for SUVs, the 2021 Kia Sorento is bringing more capability and technology than ever before and hitting every mark along the way. The 2021 lineup is bringing our first Kia Sorento Hybrid model and it is debuting as the most powerful hybrid electric vehicle in its class.
Along with hybrid and plug-in hybrid model options, the 2021 Sorento lineup includes the LX, S, EX, SX, and SX-Prestige trim levels as well as a new X-Line appearance package that builds on the SX-Prestige AWD model. In this guide we will cover some of the standout features the 2021 Kia Sorento is bringing to the table when it arrives here at Kia of Irvine in Irvine, CA.
Design |
Performance |
Technology |
Modernized tiger nose grille | Four engine options | Available 12.3-inch full digital meter cluster |
Six available wheel designs | Up to 281 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque | 8.0-inch or 10.25-inch touchscreen display |
Available open-pore wood inlays or metal texture inlays | Up to 3,500 pounds of towing capability | Multi-connection Bluetooth® |
Bright satin interior finishes | Estimated 30-mile all-electric range in the plug-in hybrid model | 12-speaker Bose® Premium sound system |
For 2021, the Kia Sorento is offered in gasoline-powered, hybrid-powered, and plug-in hybrid variants. The Sorento comes standard with a 2.5-liter GDI 4-cylinder engine with 191 horsepower and 182 pound-feet of torque on tap. The available 2.5-liter GDI 4-cylinder Turbo engine offers the largest power output for the Sorento, manufacturing 281 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque.
The safety-forward 2021 Kia Sorento is offering a broad range of safety features we haven’t seen before in a Sorento model. After expanding its safety tech lineup to include some of the latest Kia Drive Wise systems, the 2021 Sorento now brings in a Surround View Monitor, Blind View Monitor, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance – Parallel Exit, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, and more.
For additional information on how you can lease or buy a new 2021 Kia Sorento model from Kia of Irvine here in Irvine, CA, contact a member of our staff today.