Efficiency Meets Utility: The 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid

Efficiency and utility collide in the 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid. Kia’s midsize SUV is available in two outstanding trim configurations: the EX and SX Prestige. We delve into the details of each Sorento Hybrid model to help you understand the differences between them.

Trim Levels of the 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid

1. EX

The lineup kicks off with the EX: a very impressive entry-level Sorento. At its heart is a plug-in hybrid power unit consisting of a 1.6-liter turbo engine and an electric motor that together produce 261 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. This efficient setup also gives you a 31-mile all-electric range and an estimated 74 MPGe fuel economy.

Exterior Highlights

The Sorento is a smart, modern-looking SUV, with the EX boasting a gloss black grille, automatic LED projector headlights, daytime running lights, and 19-inch machined alloy wheels with gloss black inserts. Kia’s base trim also comes with many premium features, such as a power liftgate, roof rails, and heated side mirrors.

Interior Highlights

Inside, SynTex leatherette lines the seats, including the heated 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat and the eight-way power passenger seat, both of which feature two-way lumbar support. Second-row occupants enjoy the comfort of individual captain’s chairs, and everyone benefits from the dual-zone climate control.

Infotainment is provided by a 12.3-inch touchscreen with integrated navigation, Wi-Fi hotspot capability, and wireless smartphone connectivity. Drivers view information on a 4.0-inch instrument display and receive assistance from a suite of standard technologies, including blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic collision avoidance, front and rear parking sensors, and navigation-based smart cruise control.

2. SX Prestige

Next is the SX Prestige, a more luxurious Sorento that introduces more convenient features, including LED taillights, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and a panoramic sunroof. The plush interior is now lined in embossed and perforated leather and has a SynTex suede headliner. The front seats become ventilated, while those in the second row gain a heat function. Everyone benefits from the upgraded sound quality delivered by the 12-speaker Bose audio system.

A comfort boost sees drivers enjoy a 14-way seat with four-way lumbar adjustment and two-way thigh extension. Drivers also receive a heated steering wheel, aluminum sport pedals, and a larger 12.3-inch curved instrument panel. An expansion of the safety system gives you side parking sensors, a surround-view monitor, and a blind-spot monitor. There’s also a forward and blind-spot collision avoidance system, which will take evasive action if a potential impact is detected.

Whether you opt for the budget-friendly EX or the premium SX Prestige, you’ll receive a midsize SUV that perfectly combines efficiency and utility. Contact us or visit Kia of Marin in Novato, CA, today to check out both Sorento models and find the one that best suits your needs. 

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