

William Stopford
2026 Kia Sorento review
Pros
- Good fuel economy
- Handsome styling
- Plenty of tech
Cons
- Poor supply
- Inferior packaging to Santa Fe
- No third-row curtain airbags
3 Months Ago
The new Kia Sorento is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $36,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the EX variant and topping out at $39,990 for the Ex-p.
There are 3 variants of the Sorento available in Australia.
The Kia Sorento is only available with an null motor that produces 196kW and 353Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2007 Sorento is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
5-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Unleaded
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4
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Retail Price
Transmission
5-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Unleaded
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4
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The Kia Sorento comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being EX and the most expensive being Ex-P.


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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,590 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,863 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,810 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,000 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Kia Sorento Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.



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Kia Sorento
The cheapest Kia Sorento is the EX that starts from $36,990.
See all Kia Sorento PricingThe most expensive Kia Sorento is the Ex-P that starts from $39,990.
See all Kia Sorento PricingThe best towing capacity of a Kia Sorento is 2800 kg offered by the following variants: EX, Ex-L and Ex-P.
See all Kia Sorento towing capacityThe largest Kia Sorento is the EX which measures 1863mm wide, 4590mm in length and sits 1810mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Sorento is the EX which has 196kW of power from its 3.8L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Kia Sorento is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Sorento is the EX which weighs null kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Sorento uses Unleaded.
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