

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 $33,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the LX variant and topping out at $44,790 for the Ex-l.
There are 3 variants of the Sorento available in Australia.
Engine options include 3.3L multi-point injection (180kW/309Nm) and 2.5L turbo diesel common rail (125kW/392Nm). Available with 5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2008 Sorento is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
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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 |
| Load Capacity | 521 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 LX that starts from $33,990.
See all Kia Sorento PricingThe most expensive Kia Sorento is the Ex-L that starts from $44,790.
See all Kia Sorento PricingThe best towing capacity of a Kia Sorento is 2800 kg offered by the following variants: LX, EX and Ex-L.
See all Kia Sorento towing capacityThe largest Kia Sorento is the LX which measures 1885mm wide, 4590mm in length and sits 1810mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Sorento is the LX which has 180kW of power from its 3.3L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Kia Sorento is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Sorento is the LX which weighs 2640 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Sorento may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded.
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