Kia Sorento trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated

The 2027 Kia Sorento comes in eight gas trims, from the LX at $32,590 to the X-Pro SX Prestige AWD at $47,990, plus three Hybrid trims from $39,090 to $47,590. MSRPs exclude destination. LX and S use a 186-hp 2.5L; EX and up get a 274-hp 2.5L turbo.

Current Sorento trim levels: Fourth generation

The current Sorento arrived for 2021 with 2.5L and 2.5L turbo engines, adding hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions with a 1.6L turbo. Turbo trims use an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission and tow up to 3,500 lb (4,500 lb for X-Pro). The 2026 Plug-in Hybrid is the latest PHEV Kia lists.[1][2][3][4]

Kia Sorento Fourth generation trims in ladder order with 2027 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
TrimBase MSRP (2027, USD)EnginesKey standard equipment
LX$32,590excl. destination (2027 MY)
  • 2.5L I4 (186 hp, 178 lb-ft)
  • Front-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic
  • 7-passenger seating with 2nd-row bench
  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • EPA 23/31/26 mpg
[1]
S$35,490excl. destination (2027 MY)
  • 2.5L I4 (186 hp, 178 lb-ft)
  • FWD or optional AWD
  • Heated front seats, dual-zone climate
  • SynTex seats, wireless phone charger
  • 18-inch alloy wheels
[1]
EX$38,690excl. destination (2027 MY)
  • 2.5L turbo I4 (274 hp, 311 lb-ft)
  • 8-speed dual-clutch transmission
  • 12.3-inch navigation touchscreen, Wi-Fi hotspot
  • Smart Power Liftgate, 20-inch wheels
  • 3,500-lb towing
[1]
SX$42,490excl. destination (2027 MY)
  • 2.5L turbo I4 (274 hp, 311 lb-ft)
  • Front-wheel drive
  • 6-passenger seating with 2nd-row captain's chairs
  • Ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel
  • Bose 12-speaker audio, 360° Surround View Monitor
[1]
X-Line EX AWD$42,990excl. destination (2027 MY)
  • 2.5L turbo I4 (274 hp, 311 lb-ft)
  • AWD with center-locking differential and Terrain Mode
  • X-Line 20-inch gloss-black wheels
  • 6-passenger seating
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X-Line SX AWD$44,290excl. destination (2027 MY)
  • 2.5L turbo I4 (274 hp, 311 lb-ft)
  • SX equipment plus AWD
  • X-Line 20-inch wheels
  • 12.3-inch instrument display
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X-Line SX Prestige AWD$46,990excl. destination (2027 MY)
  • 2.5L turbo I4 (274 hp, 311 lb-ft)
  • Highway Driving Assist 2, Digital Key 2.0
  • Heated 2nd-row seats, driver memory seat
  • 115V power inverter outlet
[1]
X-Pro SX Prestige AWD$47,990excl. destination (2027 MY)
  • 2.5L turbo I4 (274 hp, 311 lb-ft)
  • X-Pro 17-inch matte-black wheels
  • 4,500-lb towing
  • EPA 20/27/23 mpg
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EX Hybrid$39,090excl. destination (2027 MY)
  • 1.6L turbo I4 hybrid (232 hp, 270 lb-ft combined)
  • FWD or optional AWD
  • EPA 37/36/37 mpg (FWD)
  • 7-passenger seating, 19-inch wheels
[2]
X-Line EX AWD Hybrid$43,090excl. destination (2027 MY)
  • 1.6L turbo I4 hybrid (232 hp, 270 lb-ft combined)
  • Standard AWD
  • 6-passenger captain's chairs
  • Bose audio
[2]
X-Line SX Prestige AWD Hybrid$47,590excl. destination (2027 MY)
  • 1.6L turbo I4 hybrid (232 hp, 270 lb-ft combined)
  • Head-up display, 12.3-inch instrument display
  • Ventilated front and heated 2nd-row seats
  • 115V power inverter
[2]
EX AWD Plug-in Hybrid$48,290excl. destination (2026 MY)
  • 1.6L turbo I4 plug-in hybrid (261 hp, 270 lb-ft combined)
  • 2026 model year price
  • EPA 31-mile electric range, 74 MPGe
  • 14-kWh battery
[3]
X-Line SX Prestige AWD Plug-in Hybrid$53,490excl. destination (2026 MY)
  • 1.6L turbo I4 plug-in hybrid (261 hp, 270 lb-ft combined)
  • 2026 model year price
  • Digital Key 2.0, heated 2nd-row seats
  • 12.3-inch curved instrument display
[3]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Kia pricing source.

Previous Sorento trim levels: Third generation

EPA listings for 2016–2020 show three Sorento engines: a 2.4L four, a 2.0L turbo four (2016–2018) and a 3.3L V6, which moved from a 6-speed to an 8-speed automatic for 2019.[5][6][7][4][8][9]

Kia Sorento Third generation trims in ladder order, engines and key standard equipment
TrimBase MSRP (USD)EnginesKey standard equipment
2.4L I4 models—MSRP not sourced
  • 2.4L I4 (6-speed automatic)
  • FWD or AWD
  • EPA 22/29/25 mpg (2020 FWD)
[6][10]
2.0L turbo models (2016–2018)—MSRP not sourced
  • 2.0L turbo I4 (6-speed automatic)
  • Offered 2016–2018
  • FWD or AWD
[6][11][12]
3.3L V6 models—MSRP not sourced
  • 3.3L V6 (6-speed automatic 2016–2018; 8-speed 2019–2020)
  • FWD or AWD
  • EPA 19/26/22 mpg (2020 FWD)
[6][12][13]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Kia pricing source.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest 2027 Kia Sorento?

The LX at $32,590 before destination, with a 186-hp 2.5L four, front-wheel drive and seven seats.

Which Sorento trims have the turbo engine?

EX, SX and every X-Line and X-Pro trim use the 274-hp 2.5L turbo with an 8-speed dual-clutch. LX and S use the 186-hp 2.5L.

How much is the 2027 Sorento Hybrid?

$39,090 (EX) to $47,590 (X-Line SX Prestige AWD). It makes 232 hp combined and is rated 37 mpg combined with FWD.

Is there a 2027 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid?

Kia currently lists the 2026 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid, at $48,290 (EX AWD) and $53,490 (X-Line SX Prestige AWD), with 31 miles of EPA-rated electric range.

How much can the Sorento tow?

Kia rates 2.5L and hybrid models at 2,000 lb, most turbo trims at 3,500 lb and the X-Pro SX Prestige at 4,500 lb.

Sources

Prices and equipment are as published by Kia for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

  1. 2027 Kia Sorento Features & Specs Comparison (trims, starting MSRPs, specs) — Kia America (kia.com)
  2. 2027 Kia Sorento Hybrid Features & Specs Comparison (trims, starting MSRPs, specs) — Kia America (kia.com)
  3. 2026 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid Features & Specs Comparison (trims, starting MSRPs, specs) — Kia America (kia.com)
  4. 2021 Kia Sorento FWD powertrains — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  5. 2015 Kia Sorento FWD powertrains — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  6. 2016 Kia Sorento FWD powertrains — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  7. 2020 Kia Sorento FWD powertrains — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  8. 2016 Kia model list — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  9. 2019 Kia model list — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  10. 2020 Kia Sorento FWD 2.4L (EPA record) — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  11. 2018 Kia Sorento FWD powertrains — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  12. 2019 Kia Sorento FWD powertrains — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  13. 2020 Kia Sorento FWD 3.3L (EPA record) — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)

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