A new kind of luxury SUV.
A 7-seat large SUV that puts the focus firmly on family and luxury.
More spacious, more versatile, with class-leading innovations wrapped in finely tailored style. The Kia Sorento is not only one of the most high-tech Kia cars ever made, but also leads the way in large SUV design.
So much tech. So easy to use.
Tech
Expansive panoramic display
The seamless & fully digital 12.3″+ 12.3″screens provide crucial driving information and infotainment data. Customise to your preference by drag & drop of different information widgets on the 12.3″infotainment touchscreen.
12.3″driver cluster + 12.3″infotainment touchscreen available on GT-Line grade.
Digital driver cluster with 4″display + 12.3″infotainment touchscreen available on Sport+, Sport & S grades.
Colour Head Up Display
Keep your eyes on the road with the colour head up display projecting driving information within your field of view.
The system displays alerts from the car’s numerous driver assistance technologies, details of vehicle speed, and turn-by-turn navigation instructions.
Available on GT-Line grade.
Expansive panoramic display
The seamless & fully digital 12.3″ + 12.3″ screens provide crucial driving information and infotainment data. Customise to your preference by drag & drop of different information widgets on the 12.3″ infotainment touchscreen.
12.3″ driver cluster + 12.3″ infotainment touchscreen available on GT-Line grade.
Digital driver cluster with 4″ display + 12.3″ infotainment touchscreen available on Sport+, Sport & S grades.Colour Head Up Display
Keep your eyes on the road with the colour head up display projecting driving information within your field of view.
The system displays alerts from the car’s numerous driver assistance technologies, details of vehicle speed, and turn-by-turn navigation instructions.
Available on GT-Line grade.
Bose® advanced sound system
The powerful 12 speaker Bose® surround-sound audio system delivers an immersive sound to all three rows.
Available on GT-Line & Sport+ grades.
Digital centre mirror
Using a camera positioned in the rear spoiler, the digital centre mirror provides improved visibility unhindered by luggage, seats, passengers, water & stains on rear glass and more. With a simple toggle the digital mirror can be switched to a standard Electrochromatic Centre Mirror (ECM) as needed.
Available on GT-Line grade.
Power seats with lumbar support & cushion extension
Enjoy long journeys in perfect comfort with 14-way power driver’s seat, including 4-way lumbar support, cushion extension & 2 seating position memory function. For the front passenger, 10-way power seat with 2-way lumbar support and walk-in switch is available.
Available on GT-Line grade.
Heated & ventilated seating
Enjoy the ultimate comfort all year round with 3-step adjustable 1st row ventilated seats & 1st/2nd outboard heated seats.
With smart temperature comfort control, the car automatically switches on the driver’s heated seat/steering wheel or ventilated seat if there’s a major difference between the climate control setting and the actual temperature inside the cabin.
Ventilated & heated 1st row seats and heated outer 2nd row seats available on GT-Line grade.
Heated 1st row seats available on Sport+ grade.
Heated steering wheel available on GT-Line & Sport+ grades.
Dual-zone climate control with switchable controller
Enjoy the ultimate comfort all year round with 3-step adjustable 1st row ventilated seats & 1st/2nd outboard heated seats.
With smart temperature comfort control, the car automatically switches on the driver’s heated seat/steering wheel or ventilated seat if there’s a major difference between the climate control setting and the actual temperature inside the cabin.
Ventilated & heated 1st row seats and heated outer 2nd row seats available on GT-Line grade.
Heated 1st row seats available on Sport+ grade.
Heated steering wheel available on GT-Line & Sport+ grades.
Third row fan control & vents
Also included are 3rd row vents & fan control, adjustable to their liking.
Available on GT-Line, Sport+, Sport grades.
Panoramic sunroof
Have your very own private sky lounge experience with the panoramic glass sunroof, creating an open, spacious feeling.
Available on GT-Line grade.
Smart power tailgate
With the available hands-free smart power tailgate, simply stand behind the vehicle for three seconds for the tailgate to automatically open.
Also available is the ability to automatically close the tailgate in a similar fashion by walking away from it.
Available on GT-Line & Sport+ grades.
Easy in, easy out
Moving in and out of the third row is as easy as a push a button. Second row seats automatically move forward and tilt down for a convenient entry.
Remote Smart Parking Assist[W]
The Remote Smart Parking Assist system integrated to your smart key starts the car remotely and allows you to control forward and backward movements of the vehicle. This conveniently allows easier parking or exiting from tight spaces and garages. Emergency braking is applied when the system detects any objects.
Available on GT-Line grade.
USB access
Plenty of USB ports are available on all rows to charge your devices on the go.
2nd row & 3rd row chargers available on GT-Line & Sport+ grades.
Wireless charging
Wireless phone fast charging (Qi) keeps your compatible phone battery topped up throughout your trip.
Available on GT-Line grade.
The Sorento Hybrid.
The iconic Sorento is luxury that now comes in hybrid. This large SUV leaves nothing left to be desired, with its world-class technology and benchmark design – now with both petrol and electric technology in one.
A limitless driving experience on lesser fuel consumption.
Electrifying luxe.
Hybrid
Engaging drive
With available terrain mode & 169kW power / 350Nm torque combined output, the Sorento hybrid is ready for any journey.
Turbocharged engine
Smartstream 1.6L turbo petrol engine works in tandem with an electric motor and the 6-speed transmission. This allows the full output of both petrol engine and/or electric motor to be transferred in parallel through the transmission, with minimal energy loss.
Enhanced efficiency
The Sorento hybrid offers an impressive 5.4L/100km Combined[F] efficiency on FWD grade.
Energy storage is managed by a 1kWh Li-po battery located under the vehicle floor that requires no manual charging.
Engaging drive
With available terrain mode & 169kW power / 350Nm torque combined output, the Sorento hybrid is ready for any journey.
Turbocharged engine
Smartstream 1.6L turbo petrol engine works in tandem with an electric motor and the 6-speed transmission. This allows the full output of both petrol engine and/or electric motor to be transferred in parallel through the transmission, with minimal energy loss.
Enhanced efficiency
The Sorento hybrid offers an impressive 5.4L/100km Combined[F] efficiency on FWD grade.
Energy storage is managed by a 1kWh Li-po battery located under the vehicle floor that requires no manual charging.
Versatile performance.
Performance
Fine-tuned for Aussie roads
To deliver exceptional car-like handling with comfort and dependability to suit our unique conditions, the Sorento was subjected to an extensive local ride & handling tuning program over thousands of kilometres across urban, country and outback roads in Australia.
Powertrain
Easy to maneuver and fun to drive, the Sorento is available with a choice of spirited and efficient engines. Choose from a 3.5L V6 petrol or a 2.2L turbo diesel engine.
Fine-tuned for Aussie roads
To deliver exceptional car-like handling with comfort and dependability to suit our unique conditions, the Sorento was subjected to an extensive local ride & handling tuning program over thousands of kilometres across urban, country and outback roads in Australia.
Powertrain
Easy to maneuver and fun to drive, the Sorento is available with a choice of spirited and efficient engines. Choose from a 3.5L V6 petrol or a 2.2L turbo diesel engine.
Transmission
The 8-speed automatic & a wet-type dual clutch transmissions are smooth, sporty and smart.
The Drive Mode Selector lets you dial in the Sorento’s driving character, from enthusiastic Sport mode to easy-going ECO.
8 speed automatic available on petrol models.
8 speed DCT available on diesel models.
Multi-Terrain Control
A born adventurer.
The available terrain mode provides optimum driving force on challenging road conditions during your drive. Terrain Mode will offer better traction, stability and control on different types of surfaces such as Mud, Snow or Sand, featuring dedicated new driver modes for each scenario.
Available on diesel models.
Paddle shifters
Available paddle shifters make changing gears a breeze.
Safety that’s a step ahead.
Safety highlights
AEB (Autonomous Emergency Brake) with FCWS (Forward Collision Warning System)*
Make it safely to all destinations with Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB). Using radar and camera data, your Sorento will sense the potential for a collision with a pedestrian, car or cyclist ahead and apply emergency braking to avoid or reduce the effects of a collision.
Parking Collision Avoidance Assist – Reverse (PCA)*
The PCA system provides a warning if there is a risk of collision with a rear object while reversing. It automatically assists with emergency braking if the risk of collision increases after the warning.
Available on GT-Line grade.
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA)*
The Blind Spot Collision Avoidance system helps prevent or reduce the risk of collision with vehicles in the adjacent lane or coming from behind when the driver switches lanes through audio-visual alerts and haptic steering feedback. The Electronic Stability Control will also activate to prevent the vehicle from colliding with the adjacent vehicle approaching from the blind spot, if the driver fails to observe or obey the audio-visual warnings prior.
AEB (Autonomous Emergency Brake) with FCWS (Forward Collision Warning System)*
Make it safely to all destinations with Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB). Using radar and camera data, your Sorento will sense the potential for a collision with a pedestrian, car or cyclist ahead and apply emergency braking to avoid or reduce the effects of a collision.
Parking Collision Avoidance Assist – Reverse (PCA)*
The PCA system provides a warning if there is a risk of collision with a rear object while reversing. It automatically assists with emergency braking if the risk of collision increases after the warning.
Available on GT-Line grade.
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA)*
The Blind Spot Collision Avoidance system helps prevent or reduce the risk of collision with vehicles in the adjacent lane or coming from behind when the driver switches lanes through audio-visual alerts and haptic steering feedback. The Electronic Stability Control will also activate to prevent the vehicle from colliding with the adjacent vehicle approaching from the blind spot, if the driver fails to observe or obey the audio-visual warnings prior.
360° Surround View Monitor*
The Surround View Monitor displays a 360-degree view using four wide-angle cameras for secure parking.
Available on GT-Line grade.
Safe Exit Warning & Assist (SEW)*
The Safe Exit Warning system will look out for you as it detects and warns of approaching vehicles that enter your blind spot zone before you open your door.
Safe Exit Assist will additionally automatically lock passenger doors so that exit is not possible until the hazard has cleared.
Safe Exit Assist available on GT-Line grade.
Safe Exit Warning available on all grades.
Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC)*
Feel at home on any road with Advanced Smart Cruise Control using radar to maintain a predetermined distance from the vehicle directly ahead, automatically slowing or accelerating your Sorento when appropriate. The ASCC will also come to a complete stop if the vehicle in front stops, and will accelerate if the vehicle in front accelerates within 3 seconds.
Blind Spot View Monitor (BVM)*
A second pair of eyes. By activating the turn signal, the wide-angle surround view monitors will display live footage of other vehicles in your blind spots on the 12.3” instrument cluster.
Available on GT-Line grade.
Lane Following Assist (LFA)*
Lane Following Assist helps the vehicle remain in the centre of the lane by continuously correcting the course of the vehicle.