2025 Kia Sorento What To Expect
With the Kia Sorento arriving with a mid-cycle refresh for the 2024 model year, the upcoming 2025 Kia Sorento is expected to be a carryover model without any major changes. Reports indicate that a full redesign is possible for 2026, though nothing has been confirmed yet. Here’s what we know about the 2025 Kia Sorento.
The exterior design of the 2025 Kia Sorento isn’t expected to change for the new model year. The midsize SUV will continue to have a rugged design with a large rectangular grille, angular daytime running lights, oval headlights, and a wide front air intake. Rugged body cladding, a large roof rack, and prominent body lines are found on the side of the Sorento. At the back, the current Sorento features a split taillight design, a rugged rear bumper, and deep cutouts in the liftgate.
Kia isn’t expected to make any changes to the 2025 Kia Sorento’s interior design. The current model has a premium interior design with a tiered dashboard that forms a U, vertically oriented air vents, and two large screens that are integrated in a single panel. The Sorento features touch-capacitive controls for a modern look. Every Sorento comes with three rows of seats with seating for up to seven people. The Sorento Hybrid and Sorento PHEV will adopt the gas-powered model’s exterior design for 2025.
On the tech front, the 2025 Kia Sorento should come with the same features as the current model that’s on sale. The Sorento currently comes with a 4.3-inch digital instrument display, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, six audio speakers, Bluetooth, and multiple USB ports. Higher trim levels are equipped with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a wireless charging pad, navigation, and a Bose audio system.
2025 Kia Sorento Engine & Specs
The current Kia Sorento is available with a few powertrains, which should carry over for the 2025 model year. The base Sorento comes with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 191 horsepower. A turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine is available and makes 281 hp. These engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission that routes power to the front wheels or to all four.
Kia is expected to offer the Sorento with hybrid and plug-in hybrid engines for 2025. The hybrid model should continue to have a turbo 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine and an electric motor that makes 227 hp. The PHEV features a more robust version of the powertrain found in the hybrid, but is rated at 261 hp. These models feature a six-speed automatic transmission.
2025 Kia Sorento Safety
We don’t expect to see any changes to the 2025 Kia Sorento’s list of safety features for the new model year. Standard features include automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, rear automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.
2025 Kia Sorento Price
Pricing for the 2025 Kia Sorento has not been announced yet. The current model’s price ranges from $33,365 to 48,765. Without any expected changes, the 2025 Sorento should remain close to these figures.
Competitors in the midsize SUV segment include the Nissan Pathfinder, Toyota Highlander, Mazda CX-90, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Volkswagen Atlas, Honda Pilot, and Subaru Ascent.
2025 Kia Sorento Release Date
Kia typically releases new model years around November. The 2025 Kia Sorento has an estimated arrival date of November 2024. More information on the midsize SUV should become available within the next few months.
Please check back for updates on pricing for the Sorento as they become available.
Pictured: 2024 Kia Sorento
