Trims, Powertrain, and Fuel Economy
The 2024 Sorento Hybrid is a six-passenger midsized crossover that Kia presents in trim packages called EX and SX Prestige. Its hybrid system combines a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with an electric motor, which together produce 227 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission completes the powertrain. While front-wheel drive is standard on the EX, the SX Prestige comes with traction-enhancing all-wheel drive, which optional for the EX. According to the EPA’s official fuel economy estimations, the front-wheel-drive Sorento Hybrid achieves an estimated 36 mpg in both city and highway driving, while the all-wheel-drive version returns 34 mpg in both conditions.
Standard Equipment
The base EX gets remote start, proximity keyless entry, SynTex leatherette upholstery, heated power-adjustable front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, push-button ignition, second-row captain’s chairs, a 50/50-split third-row bench seat, a dual-level cargo floor, and privacy glass. Its technology highlights are wireless phone charging, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a 4-inch digital gauge cluster, six USB charging ports, and two 12-volt power outlets. The exterior is marked by a power liftgate, roof rails, heated power-adjustable side mirrors with built-in LED turn-signal indicators, automatic LED headlights, and LED fog lights.
The SX Prestige edges toward luxury with perforated leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, a driver’s seat with power thigh extension and position memory, a heated steering wheel, heated outboard second-row seats, a 12.3-inch curved digital gauge cluster, Digital Key, a panoramic sunroof, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and a frameless auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink. It also has power-folding side mirrors, second-row sunshades, a synthetic-suede headliner, aluminum sport pedals, LED interior lighting, a 115-volt power outlet, and LED taillights.
Advanced Driving Aids
Kia packs the 2025 Sorento Hybrid with active safety features. Both trims receive forward collision-avoidance assist (with pedestrian, cyclist, and junction turning detection), blind-spot collision warning, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist, front and rear parking sensors, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, lane following assist, navigation-based adaptive cruise control with highway driving assist, speed limit assist, driver attention warning, rear occupant alert, and safe exit assist. The SX Prestige also gets blind-spot collision-avoidance assist, a blind-spot view monitor, an upgraded forward collision system (adding junction crossing, oncoming lane change, and evasive steering assist), side parking sensors, reverse parking collision-avoidance assist, a surround-view camera, and an advanced highway driving assist system.
Infotainment and Connectivity
Both the EX and SX Prestige feature a large 12.3-inch touchscreen that serves as the hub for the vehicle’s infotainment system. With it, you’ll get onboard navigation, wireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM satellite radio, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming. The EX comes with a six-speaker sound system, while the SX Prestige is upgraded with a premium 12-speaker Bose unit.
