Kia has become a force to be reckoned with with its diverse lineup of vehicles. Its mid size SUVs, primarily the Sorento, have gained significant traction among car enthusiasts. The 2025 Kia Sorento will surely take it one step up to make the most popular mid-size SUV much more thrilling, with a major redesign and upgraded specs in its performance. Kia has always been known for pushing boundaries when it comes to innovation and in the case of the new 2025 Sorento, it promises much in terms of more advanced technology, better fuel efficiency, and comfort. This blog explores the redesign, specs, range, and speed of the upcoming Kia Sorento 2025.
Kia Sorento 2025 Key Specs And Improvement
Exterior
The 2025 Kia Sorento sports a new, aggressive stance, dressed in modern and sporty features. Redesign here is not just for appearance but also to serve a functional motive, which is to enhance aerodynamics as well as improve the driving experience. Currently, the front fascia of the Sorento bears a newly crafted grille, sleeker LED headlights, and a new bumper that is sharper and more robust. The back has also been worked on with redefined tail lights along with a more refined finish on the exhaust.
Interior
The Sorento’s interior is a beautiful blending of both style and practicality with the modern design and subtle ambient lighting. It features high-quality stitched details mixed with adequate storage space to cater to the needs of families. With all interiors renovated through new quality materials, better technology integration, and a bigger interior, you get a large, high-resolution infotainment screen up to 12.3 inches on higher trims with easy integration of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Cabin redesigns are done for greater second and third-row rooms making the Sorento a perfect family car.
Powertrains and Performance
The 2025 Sorento offers some flexible powertrain choices to cater to quite a few types of drives. The key innovative technologies used in the hybrid model will considerably enhance fuel efficiency, so the 2025 Sorento is sure to be among the most fuel-efficient models in its class.
- The base variant has A 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine producing 190 horsepower through an 8-speed automatic transmission. As a non-turbo engine, it reaches 60 mph in about 10 seconds.
- There is also a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine that pumps out a massive 281 horsepower and also comes in an 8-speed automatic transmission. It has an impressive 0-60 mph acceleration of just under 7 seconds.
- Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid models come in a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine and an electric motor for up to 227 horsepower for the regular hybrid and 261 horsepower for the plug-in hybrid model. These powertrains will provide a more environment-friendly drive without losing power. The hybrid variant and the PHEV are expected to have a 0-60 mph time of 7.2 and 7.6 seconds respectively.
Despite impressive figures on performance and acceleration, Sorento’s towing capacity is not what you expect from full-size SUVs, but nevertheless, it can tow up to 4000 pounds which is still a great feat for a car in that category.
Electric Range and Fuel Efficiency
The 2025 Kia Sorento will have great fuel efficiency and boast a maximum electric range of up to 32 miles making it perfect for city commutes.
With both the electric motor and the gasoline engine, the total range easily surpasses 400 miles. Charging times are comparable and you can fully charge it in 3 hours using a Level 2 charger.
The base 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine gives up to 23 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway according to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates. The more powerful turbocharged 2.5-liter four nets around 20 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway.
The hybrid model, although not offering quite the same electric range as the PHEV, gets excellent fuel economy, estimated above 35 miles per gallon in combined city and highway driving.
Technology and Safety Features
The new 2025 Sorento is equipped with Kia’s latest DriveWise suite of advanced driver-assistance systems. It is installed with the following technologies:
- Blind-Spot Monitoring
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
- Lane-Keeping Assist
- 360-degree Camera System (high trims)
Regarding these upgrades, Kia has been primarily concerned with the safety issues that will make the Sorento one of the safest vehicles in its class. On that, the infotainment system now comes with the upgrade feature via over-the-air software updates, which allows the car’s software to be upgraded at any time.
Trim Levels and Pricing
- Sorento LX
The base model starts at $33000 and includes key features like a 12.3-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 17-inch alloy wheels, and base-level safety features including Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist.
- Sorento S
Next up is the S which starts from $35000 and features heated front seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, 18-inch alloy wheels, and dual-zone automatic climate control.
- Sorento EX
All Sorentos get a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless phone charging, and additional safety and convenience features such as Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist. This model starts at $39000.
- Sorento SX
The SX is priced at around $43000. Its notable features include a panoramic sunroof, LED headlights, 20-inch wheels, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and advanced driver-assist systems.
- Sorento X-Line SX Prestige AWD
The price for this trim starts from around $47,000 and includes notable features like ventilated front seats, Bose premium sound system, AWD, and cues for off-road styling with increased ground clearance at 8.2 inches to offer rugged performance.
- Sorento SX Prestige PHEV
This is the top-of-the-line variant that includes all the features and amenities of previous models and has a starting price of around $54000.
Kia Sorento 2025 Verdict
The 2025 Kia Sorento has much to offer. It is more aggressive, versatile, and wired with modern technology ready to deliver everything you need, whether you are looking for fuel efficiency, more space for your family, or just all-around performance. This is one of the finest choices in the mid-size SUV class. Not only are there further refinements to appearance, but with better performance and plenty of safety, this continues to be one of the best here.
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