The 2021 Kia Sorento is appealing to the masses, bringing in the latest technology advancements and a fully redesigned style and overall look. The 2021 Sorento is offering one of the most modernized tiger-nose grilles we’ve seen on a Kia vehicle and its updated list of new standard design elements has set it up for major success. This Sorento lineup includes the LX, S, EX, SX, and SX-Prestige trim levels as well as a new X-Line appearance package that is available exclusively on the SX-Prestige AWD model.
The 2021 Kia Sorento will be offered with gas, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid powertrains, offering a set up that will appeal to every driver. The 2021 Sorento has a lot to offer shoppers when it arrives here at Kia of Marin in Novato, CA. Keep reading to learn more about the 2021 Kia Sorento.
There are four different engine options available for the 2021 Sorento, with two gasoline-powered machines and two electrified motors. The base 2.5-liter GDI 4-cylinder engine comes standard in the 2021 Sorento and is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. This standard setup delivers 191 horsepower and 182 pound-feet of torque on the road and is available in front-wheel- and all-wheel-drive variants. The second gasoline-powered engine available is the 2.5-liter GDI 4-cylinder Turbo engine paired to the segment-exclusive 8-speed wet dual-clutch automatic transmission, which delivers 281 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque.
For the first time ever the 2021 Kia Sorento is offered in hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants. The traditional hybrid offering is equipped with a 1.6-liter GDI 4-cylinder Turbo Hybrid engine with a 44kW electric motor and delivers 227 horsepower. The plug-in hybrid Sorento variant, which is available in 2021, is fitted with a 1.6-liter GDI 4-cylinder Turbo Plug-in Hybrid engine with a 66.9kW electric motor. The Sorento Plug-in Hybrid delivers 261 horsepower and offers an estimated 30-mile all-electric range.
On top of its lineup of power-packed engine options, the 2021 Kia Sorento also offers an impressive array of interior features and amenities. Here are just some of the features that you can find in the 2021 Kia Sorento:
For more information on the 2021 Kia Sorento and its arrival in Novato, CA, contact a member of the Kia of Marin team today.