New 2025 Sorento Hybrid Receives Updates & Tweaks
May 07 2024 - joshkim
- The 2025 KIA Sorento Hybrid starts at $38,690 and is expected for a release later this year.
- The regular ICE Sorento is in stock here at SB KIA Manassas, VA
2025 Update Highlights
The refresh of the 2025 KIA Sorento ICE was revealed a couple of months ago, and it seems most of the upgrades for the gas version will carry on to the Sorento Hybrid. These changes include:- Larger standard 12.3-inch infotainment system
- Midnight Lake Blue & Dawning Red Paint Options
- HEV/PHEV exclusive Dust Blue Interior Trim
- Ergonomic controls
Stellar Performance and Efficiency
The 2025 Sorento Hybrid is built for peak efficiency, and the numbers back it up. Combining a turbocharged 1.6-liter inline-4 engine with an electric motor, the Sorento HEV outputs a respectable 227 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. With an EPA-rated 36 mpg combined for FWD and 34 mpg combined for AWD models, the Sorento Hybrid can travel up to 655 miles on a tank of gas.
| Model | Drivetrain | Fuel Economy (MPG) |
| 2025 Sorento Hybrid | FWD | 36 mpg combined (36 mpg city/ 36 mpg hwy) |
| 2025 Sorento Hybrid | AWD | 34 mpg combined (34 mpg city/ 34 mpg hwy) |
| 2024 Sorento (2.5L) | FWD | 26 mpg combined (23 mpg city/ 31 mpg hwy) |
| 2024 Sorento (2.5L) | AWD | 25 mpg combined (23 mpg city/ 28 mpg hwy) |
| 2024 Sorento (Turbo 2.5L) | FWD | 23 mpg combined (20 mpg city/ 29 mpg hwy) |
| 2024 Sorento (Turbo 2.5L) | AWD | 23 mpg combined (20 mpg city/ 27 mpg hwy) |
Abundance of Tech and Safety
KIA doesn't skimp out on technology features, and it shows with the 2024 Sorento Hybrid. New tech features include a standard 12.3-inch infotainment system, standard 4.3-inch gauge display, available wireless charging pad, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Plenty of connectivity features like USB-C ports are also located in every row. Over-the-air updates are also standard, and keeps your Sorento Hybrid up to date. But that's not all, KIA has injected the Sorento with KIA DriveWise, a suite of safety and driver assist features designed to make your commute safe and hassle-free. Standard and available features include:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Lane Following Assist
- Highway Driving Assist II
- Smart Cruise Control-Machine Learning
- Digital Camera Mirror
- Surround0View Monitor
- and much, much more.
Roomy Interior and Ample Cargo Space
The 2025 Sorento Hybrid offers ample room for both passengers and cargo across all three rows. With a six seat layout with second-row captain's chair, the Sorento Hybrid offers 121.3 ft³ of total interior space and 105.3 ft³ in passenger volume.
| 2024 KIA Sorento Hybrid Interior Room | |
| Front Head Room | 40.3 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 39.1 in. |
| Front Hip Room | 55.6 in. |
| Rear Hip Room | 55.1 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 59.1 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 58.1 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 41.4 in. |
| Rear leg Room | 40.7 in. |
| Third-Row Head Room | 36.8 in. |
| Third-Row Hip Room | 42.5 in. |
| Third-Row Shoulder Room | 53.0 in. |
| Third-Row Leg Room | 29.6 in. |
| Interior Volume | 121.3 ft³ |
| Passenger Volume | 105.3 ft³ |