2021 Kia Sorento SUV

2021 Sorento

Overview
Exterior
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Competition

$29,390 MSRP From
25 mpg AVG, Comb.
281 hp Max. Power
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Kia Sorento is a six to seven-seat medium-size vehicle in the SUV category. For the 2021 model year, there are six trim-lines to choose from EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $2,200 to $2,300, which over the course of five years will cost you $1,000 in extra fuel spending. It has a 4-stars overall crash safety rating by NHTSA.

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width:
Width W/O Mirrors: 74.8 in
Length: 188.9 in
Height: 66.7 - 70.3 in
Wheelbase: 110.8 in

2021 Sorento has a relatively short wheelbase ( 110.8 in) on a narrower body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 3794 - 4120 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 41.4 inHip Room: 55.6 inHead Room: 40.3 inShoulder Room: 59 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 41.7 inHip Room: 55.1 inHead Room: 39.1 inShoulder Room: 58.1 in

Cargo Volume Behind Second Row Seats

38.4 ft³

2021 Sorento seats from six to seven adults. On first-row passenger room it falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Sorento falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. Cargo volume behind second-row seats is smaller than the average among its peers with 38.4 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2021 Sorento LX	2021 Sorento S	2021 Sorento EX	2021 Sorento SX	2021 Sorento SX Prestige	2021 Sorento SX Prestige X-Line
Configuration	2.5 L, Auto, FWD 2.5 L, Auto, All Wheel	2.5 L, Auto, FWD 2.5 L, Auto, All Wheel	2.5 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD 2.5 L, Turbo, Auto, All Wheel	2.5 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD 2.5 L, Turbo, Auto, All Wheel	2.5 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD	2.5 L, Turbo, Auto, All Wheel
Starging MSRP	$29,390	$31,190	$31,890	$33,690	$34,990	$36,790	$37,990	$39,790	$40,590	$42,590
Engine	2.5 L/152	2.5 L/152	2.5 L/152	2.5 L/152	2.5 L/152	2.5 L/152	2.5 L/152	2.5 L/152	2.5 L/152	2.5 L/152
HP	191 hp	191 hp	191 hp	191 hp	281 hp	281 hp	281 hp	281 hp	281 hp	281 hp
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel
City	24 MPG	23 MPG	24 MPG	23 MPG	22 MPG	21 MPG	22 MPG	21 MPG	22 MPG	21 MPG
Highway	29 MPG	25 MPG	29 MPG	25 MPG	29 MPG	28 MPG	29 MPG	28 MPG	29 MPG	28 MPG
Combined	26 MPG	24 MPG	26 MPG	24 MPG	25 MPG	24 MPG	25 MPG	24 MPG	25 MPG	24 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost	$2,200		$2,200		$2,300		$2,300		$2,300

2021 Sorento SUV comes in six trim levels, with an average price that is $1,838 less compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average less powerful engine, Sorento has higher-than-average combined fuel economy of 25 mpg.

Safety

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Front Crash Rating

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Side Crash Rating

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 129
Recalls: 3

2021 Sorento SUV has a 4-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is lower than the average among other competing models. However, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Pole. Customers have filed one hundred and twenty-nine complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also three recalls issued by Kia, which by itself is a relatively high number.