

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
4 Months Ago
The new Kia Sorento is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $50,680 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the variant and topping out at $85,790 for the.
Engine options include 3.5L v (200kW/332Nm), 2.2L turbo (148kW/440Nm), 1.6L turbo (169kW/350Nm) and electric motor (195kW/350Nm). Non-electric variants are available with 8-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2025 Sorento is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
6 or 8-speed auto or 8-speed Auto (DCT)
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Unleaded, Diesel, or Electric
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
Combustion, Hybrid, or PHEV
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Retail Price
Transmission
6 or 8-speed auto or 8-speed Auto (DCT)
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Unleaded, Diesel, or Electric
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
Combustion, Hybrid, or PHEV
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The Kia Sorento comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being S and the most expensive being Gt-Line.


William Stopford
4 Months Ago
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2024
$50,680
2025
$51,380
2024
$53,300
2025
$54,000
2024
$58,230
2025
$58,930
2024
$65,590
2025
$66,290
2023
$81,080
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,815 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,900 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,700 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,815 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,600 mm |
| Load Capacity | 702 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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The cheapest Kia Sorento is the undefined that starts from $50,680.
See all Kia Sorento PricingThe most expensive Kia Sorento is the undefined that starts from $85,790.
See all Kia Sorento PricingThe best towing capacity of a Kia Sorento is offered by the undefined which can tow 2000 kg
See all Kia Sorento towing capacityThe largest Kia Sorento is the undefined which measures 1900mm wide, 4815mm in length and sits 1700mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Sorento is the undefined which has 200kW of power from its 3.5L V engine.
The Kia Sorento is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Sorento is the undefined which weighs 2700 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Sorento may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Electric, Unleaded or Diesel.
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