Kia Sorento

{{anchor|BL|first}} First generation (BL; 2002)

• 2002–2011
• 2007–2009 (Russia) 2003–2009 (North America)
• South Korea: Hwaseong (Hwaseong Plant)
• Malaysia: Gurun (Naza)
• Russia: Izhevsk (Izh Auto)
• Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
• Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
• Petrol:
• 2.4 L Sirius II I4
• 3.3 L Lambda V6
• 3.5 L Sigma V6
• 3.8 L Lambda V6
• Diesel:
• 2.5 L A I4
• 5-speed manual
• 4-speed automatic
• 5-speed automatic

2002–2006

Debuting in late 2001, the first generation Sorento was a traditional truck-based body-on-frame SUV. All US-spec Sorentos also came with dual front airbags and dual side-curtain airbags in the front and rear. An optional four-wheel drive system with low range received praise for adding to the vehicle's off-road ability.

It had two transmission options, a 5-speed manual or 4- and 5-speed automatic (pre-2005 models have a 4-speed automatic, whilst 2005 Sorentos came with a 5-speed tip-tronic style automatic). First generation Sorentos are equipped with a Hyundai-manufactured 3.5-litre 24-valve DOHC V6 engine producing 192 hp at 5500 rpm, and 217 lbft of torque at 3,000 rpm. Common features of the first generation Sorento were 4-wheel disc brakes (standard on all models), optional anti-lock braking system (ABS), and a 21.1-gallon (79.9 litres) fuel tank.

There were two trim levels available for the Sorento: either the base LX or the up-level EX.

2006 facelift

The 2007 Sorento received upgrades, such as the transition from the 3.5-litre Sigma to the 3.3-litre with 235 hp and 226 lbft, and the 3.8-litre Lambda, with 263 hp and 257 lbft and increased tow capacity from 3500 lb to 5000 lb. Projector beam headlamps were added, along with new tail lamps. The 5-speed manual transmission was no longer available; the 5-speed Sportmatic tip-tronic automatic transmission was made standard for all vehicles. Most of the EX trim had full-time AWD and 4x4 Low modes; The LX had a part-time system with 2WD High (rear wheel drive), 4WD High (not for dry pavement) and 4WD Low modes. The 2007 Kia Sorento earned a five-star crash safety rating, the highest rating possible, for all seating positions in frontal and side impact crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The tail lights and front end were upgraded, but the two-box design stayed.

Safety

Euro NCAP

IIHS

The 2002 Sorento received Poor to Average ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The 2007 facelifted version had improved safety ratings for moderate overlap front crashes and head restraints & seats, but retained its Poor side impact rating.

ANCAP

{{anchor|XM|second}} Second generation (XM; 2009)

• 2009–2014
• 2009–2021 (Russia) 2011–2015 (North America)
• South Korea: Hwaseong (Hwaseong Plant)
• United States: West Point, Georgia (KMMG)
• Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor)
• Kazakhstan: Oskemen (Azia Avto)
• Malaysia: Gurun (Naza)
• Vietnam: Chu Lai (THACO Kia)
• Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
• Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
• Hyundai Santa Fe (CM)
• Hyundai Veracruz/ix55
• Petrol:
• 2.4 L Theta II MPi I4
• 2.4 L Theta II GDi I4
• 3.3 L Lambda II GDI V6
• 3.5 L Lambda II MPi V6
• Petrol/LPG:
• 2.7 L Mu V6
• Diesel:
• 2.0 L R II CRDi I4
• 2.2 L R II CRDi I4
• 5-speed manual
• 6-speed manual
• 5-speed automatic
• 6-speed automatic

A redesigned Sorento (codename XM) was launched in South Korea in April 2009. The second generation was Kia's first model to be manufactured in the United States, in Kia's new US$1 billion West Point, Georgia, factory (which also builds the sister vehicle to the Sorento, the Hyundai Santa Fe). The second generation used Kia's corporate Tiger Nose grille, and was the first Kia vehicle to offer Kia UVO. Furthermore, unlike its body-on-frame predecessor, the new Sorento adopted a unibody platform with fully independent suspension. The vice president of marketing for Kia Motors America said that Kia initially considered changing the name due to the radical change in the Sorento's body style.

The second-generation Sorento introduced Kia's new design language, and introduced new features and technology that would later become available on other Kia models.

The four-cylinder model returned to the lineup for North American models after being absent between 2007 and 2010. The engine was transverse, and the suspension all-independent. The change in body construction as well as the loss of a low-ratio transfer case made the Sorento 475 pounds less than the old one model for model, to gain in performance and economy.

The second generation Sorento was originally available in four models – the Base, LX, EX and top-of-the-line SX models. The SX is only available with the 3.5-litre 276 hp V6. The Base and LX both come standard with the 2.4-litre straight-4 175 hp and EX has the GDI version of the same engine which is rated 191 hp. The V6 is available as an upgrade for both the LX and EX. The SX Limited model became available in 2012.

File:Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Spirit (XM) – Frontansicht, 15. Juli 2012, Düsseldorf.jpg|Kia Sorento Spirit (Germany; pre-facelift) File:Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Spirit (XM) – Heckansicht, 15. Juli 2012, Düsseldorf.jpg|Kia Sorento Spirit (Germany; pre-facelift) File:2011 Kia Sorento SX.jpg|2011 Kia Sorento SX (US; pre-facelift) File:2010 Kia Sorento (XM) Platinum wagon (2010-10-16) 02.jpg|Interior (pre-facelift)

2012 facelift

The Sorento received a mid-cycle refresh for the 2014 model year, unveiled in 2012 at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, and went on sale in first quarter of 2013. Major changes included a revised instrument panel, front and rear end with new tail lights modeled after the Optima, as well as several other mechanical and interior changes.

For 2015, the six-speed manual transmission option, previously only available on the Base and LX models, was discontinued, leaving the six-speed automatic transmission as the only transmission option for the Sorento.

File:2015 Kia Sorento KX-3 SAT NAV CRDi 2.2 Front.jpg|2015 Kia Sorento KX-3 (UK; facelift) File:2015 Kia Sorento KX-3 SAT NAV CRDi 2.2 Rear.jpg|2015 Kia Sorento KX-3 (UK; facelift) File:2013 Kia Sorento (XM MY13) Si wagon (2018-09-28) 02.jpg|2013 Kia Sorento Si (Australia; facelift) File:2012 Kia Sorento (XM MY13) SLi wagon (2012-10-26) 02.jpg|Interior (facelift)

Safety

Euro NCAP

IIHS

The 2011 Sorento received a "Top Safety Pick" rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

ANCAP

Awards

The 2011 Sorento was awarded the maximum five-star safety rating from the crash safety experts, European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) and Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). The XM Sorento awarded 'Top Safety Pick' from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the United States.

The second generation Sorento was awarded New Zealand Autocar magazine SUV of the Year, "great looker, does absolutely everything as it should. Engine is world class". The Kia Sorento EX V6 model earned an “Excellent” overall score by American magazine Consumer Reports’ July 2010 issue.

Marketing

As part of 2014 Sorento market launch in the US, a campaign titled "It has an answer for everything" was unveiled during Super Bowl XLVII. "Space Babies" (directed by Jake Scott) commercial was premiered in the fourth quarter, featuring the existence of a faraway planet known as "Babylandia" and follows infant boys, girls, dogs, pandas and more on their journey to Earth to join their new families. After taking it all in, the curious child begins to offer an alternative theory passed on by a friend but his quick-thinking father calls upon UVO's voice-activated jukebox feature to hurriedly change the subject and survive another day in the adventures of parenthood. "Tight Space" (directed by Peter Darley Miller and Colin Jeffery) showed two of the CUV's available features – power-folding mirrors and power liftgate – help a determined father make the slimmest parking garage space manageable while his skeptical wife and children look on.

{{anchor|UM|third}} Third generation (UM; 2014)

2021–2025 (Pakistan) 2016–2020 (North America)

• South Korea: Hwaseong (Hwaseong Plant)
• United States: West Point, Georgia (KMMG)
• Malaysia: Gurun (Naza)
• Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor)
• Algeria: Batna (GLOVIZ)
• Pakistan: Karachi (Lucky Motor Corporation)
• Yun Seok Oh and Ji Hyeong Kim
• Seo Hee Ahn (facelift)
• Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
• Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
• Hyundai Sonata (LF)
• Hyundai Santa Fe (DM/NC)
• Kia Carnival/Sedona (YP)
• Petrol:
• 2.0 L Theta II T-GDi I4
• 2.4 L Theta II MPi I4
• 2.4 L Theta II GDi I4
• 3.3 L Lambda II MPi V6
• 3.3 L Lambda II GDi V6
• 3.5 L Lambda II MPi V6
• Diesel:
• 2.0 L R II CRDi I4
• 2.2 L R II CRDi I4
• 6-speed manual
• 6-speed automatic
• 8-speed automatic Kia revealed the third generation Sorento in South Korea on 28 August 2014. The vehicle later made its European debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. The third generation Sorento shares a platform with the third-generation Kia Carnival, and is available in either 5-seater or 7-seater, depending on configuration. It is 95mm longer than the previous generation, but lower for better handling. Kia claims a rigidity strengthening of 14% on its high tensile steel and the Sorento scored good evaluation in small overlap crash test by IIHS. In the US, the Sorento continues to be produced at the West Point, Georgia assembly plant.

Available engines are a 290 hp 3.3-litre Lambda II V6, the existing 190 hp 2.4-litre GDi I4 that make the same output as the outgoing engine, and the new 240 hp 2.0-litre turbo I4. A 2.2-litre CRDi diesel engine with variable geometry turbocharger (VGT) is also available.

The third generation Sorento comes equipped with a six-speed manual transmission or six-speed automatic transmission. Drivetrains are front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

File:2017 Kia Sorento KX-4 4X4 Automatic 2,2 Rear.jpg|Rear view File:Kia Sorento (UM) interior.jpg|Interior

2017 facelift

In 2017, the Kia Sorento received updates for 2018 or 2019 depending on market location, these included a new front grille, bumper covers and exterior lighting with similar design cues derived from the 2019 Kia Forte and the 2018 Kia Cadenza for the 2019 model year. The L, LX, EX and SX trim levels received refreshed projector beam headlamps with LED positioning lights. The SXL trim received new LED headlamps with LED daytime running lights, LED amber turn signal and positioning lights, and LED tail lamps.

Other changes include new exterior colours, new wheels, third row seating became standard on all trim levels with all engine types, driver attention warning system added to all trim levels, and a 2.4-litre engine replaced the 2.0-litre engine on lower trim levels. The 2019 Kia Sorento features a 3.3-litre V6 engine on higher trim levels. The trim levels are available with all-wheel drive, except for the base L trim, which is only available with front-wheel drive.

File:2018 Kia Sorento KX-2 CRDI ISG 4X4 2.2 Front.jpg|Kia Sorento (facelift) File:2018 Kia Sorento KX-2 CRDI ISG 4X4 2.2 Rear.jpg|Rear view

Markets

North America

In the United States, the 2016 Kia Sorento is offered in five models, and four models within the United Kingdom. KX-1 base model, KX-2, KX-3 and KX-4 with the GT-Line from late 2018 onwards replacing the KX-4.

Pakistan

In Pakistan, Kia Pakistan launched the facelifted third-generation Sorento as a locally-assembled model at a Power Play event held at the Karachi factory on 14 February 2021. The event was held at Lucky Motor Corporation's production plant, where various personalities from the automotive sector were invited. The SUV is offered in three trim levels: 2.4 L FWD, 2.4 L AWD and 3.5 L FWD. The two 2.4 L trim levels come with the 2.4 L Theta II MPi I4 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission while the 3.5 L trim comes with the 3.5 L Lambda II MPi V6 engine and 8-speed automatic transmission.

Safety

Euro NCAP

IIHS

The 2017 Sorento received a "Top Safety Pick" rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

ANCAP

Marketing

In November 2014, Kia collaborated with 20th Century Fox to create a Wolverine-themed Sorento to promote the home media release of X-Men: Days of Future Past. The custom Sorento made its debut at the 2015 Australian Open, with a series of videos featuring Rafael Nadal teaming up with the X-Men to save the tennis event from the Sentinels.

In January 2015, Kia released their Sorento Super Bowl XLIX commercial featuring Pierce Brosnan.

{{anchor|fourth|MQ4}} Fourth generation (MQ4; 2020)

United States: West Point, Georgia (KMMG) Vietnam: Chu Lai (THACO Kia) Malaysia: Kulim (Inokom) Pakistan: Karachi (Lucky Motor Corporation) Seo Je-Won

• Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
• Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
• Hyundai Santa Fe (TM)
• Hyundai Santa Fe (MX5)
• Hyundai Santa Cruz
• Hyundai Tucson (NX4)
• Kia Sportage (NQ5)
• Petrol:
• 2.5 L Smartstream G2.5 MPi I4
• 2.5 L Smartstream G2.5 GDi I4
• 2.5 L Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi I4
• 3.5 L Smartstream G3.5 MPi V6
• Petrol hybrid/plug-in hybrid:
• 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi I4
• Diesel:
• 2.2 L Smartstream D2.2 CRDi I4
• 6-speed automatic
• 8-speed automatic
• 8-speed Smartstream DCT | 1.62 kWh lithium-ion (HEV) | 13.68 kWh lithium-ion (PHEV) The fourth generation Sorento was officially unveiled through a series of images on 17 February 2020. The unveiling of the production version had originally been planned for the later-cancelled Geneva Motor Show.

The updated Sorento sports a larger design with an extended wheelbase (35 mm longer) while the vehicle's overall length is extended by 10 mm. There are two engine options: a hybrid (a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder and single electric motor, amounting to 227 hp and 258 lbft of torque) and a traditional petrol-only engine (a 2.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder, matched with an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, output at 281 hp and 311 lbft. A plug-in hybrid variation and additional petrol engine options are also being planned, along with a multi-collision brake system and a remote smartphone surround view monitor.

File:2020 Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Automatic 1.6 Rear (1).jpg|Kia Sorento HEV (Rear view; pre-facelift) File:Kia Sorento Hybrid MQ4 HEV Saddle Brown (2).jpg|Interior (pre-facelift)

2023 facelift

The facelifted model was unveiled on 25 July 2023. Made for the 2024 model year, the facelift adds vertically stacked LED headlamps which gain a slimmer design. The bumper is smoother, and is seamlessly aligned with the grille. The front lights are reminiscent of the EV9, the 2025 Carnival, and the 2024 Picanto, which foreshadows what Kia's design language is to become. Bodywork is primarily unchanged, if not for its slightly redone rear lights and rear bumper, new Kia emblem, and connected clusters. Additionally, the facelift adds new exterior colours and alloy wheels.

Inside, the interior designers have added a streamlined dashboard layout, as well as a new 12.3-inch curved display. Revised climate controls, a new ambient lighting stripe, and slimmer air vents have been added.

File:2024 Kia Sorento (MQ4) Ditzingen Mobil IMG 9803.jpg|Kia Sorento (facelift; Europe) File:2024 Kia Sorento (MQ4) Ditzingen Mobil IMG 9809.jpg|Kia Sorento (facelift; Europe) File:2024 Kia Sorento interior.jpg|Interior

Markets

Asia

Cambodia

The fourth-generation Sorento was launched in Cambodia on March 2021 through local distributor Kia Cambodia. The Sorento is offered with a 2.2-litre CRDi turbocharged diesel engine and a 3.5 L Smartstream Naturally Aspirated V6 engine, both powertrains are equipped with all-wheel drive as standard. It is available in various trims, and all Cambodian‑market Sorento units are imported completely built‑up (CBU) from Kia’s plant in South Korea.

The facelifted Sorento was launched in the Cambodia in August 2025. It is only available in the sole unnamed trim, powered by the 2.2L CRDi turbocharged diesel engine standard with all-wheel drive, and a 5-seater configuration.

Malaysia

The fourth-generation Sorento was launched in Malaysia on 3 March 2023, in three variants: 2.5 2WD (7-seater), 2.5 AWD (6-seater) and 2.2D AWD (6-seater). Two powertrain options are available: 2.5-litre GDi petrol and a 2.2-litre CRDi turbocharged diesel. It is locally assembled at the Kia Motor Manufacturing Malaysia (KMMM) assembly plant located in Kulim, Kedah.

Philippines

The fourth-generation Sorento was launched in the Philippines on 8 November 2021, in two trim levels: EX and SX. It is powered by a 2.2-litre CRDi turbocharged diesel engine.

The facelifted Sorento was launched in the Philippines on 6 February 2025, in three trim levels: EX, EX+ and SX. All variants are powered by the 1.6-litre T-GDi Hybrid, and all-wheel drive standard on the EX+ and SX trims.

Singapore

Cycle & Carriage Kia launched the fourth-generation Sorento in Singapore on 17 October 2020, in three trim levels: SX Line, SX Tech Pack and GT Line Tech Pack. All variants are powered by a 2.2-litre CRDi turbocharged diesel engine. The 1.6-litre Hybrid petrol powertrain was added to the lineup in February 2022, it comes solely in the SX Tech grade.

The facelifted Sorento was launched in Singapore on 5 September 2024, in two variants: SX and SX Tech Pack, both variants are powered by the 1.6-litre T-GDi Hybrid.

Taiwan

The fourth-generation Sorento was launched in Taiwan on 11 November 2020, with four trim levels: Classic, Luxury, Flagship and Flagship Evolution. The Classic, Luxury and Flagship trims comes standard with a 7-seater configuration, while the 6-seater configuration comes standard on the Flagship Evolution trim but optional on the Luxury and Flagship trims. At launch, all variants were powered by the 2.2-litre CRDi turbocharged diesel engine. The Hybrid version was introduced in Taiwan on 3 May 2023 and was available with two variants.

The facelifted Sorento was launched on 7 October 2024, with three trim levels: Trendy, Apex and Signature. All facelifted Sorento variants comes standard with the 7-seater configuration, while the 6-seater configuration is available as an option on the Hybrid variants. Powertrain options remain unchanged from the pre-facelift model.

Thailand

The fourth-generation Sorento was debuted at Thailand International Motor Expo 2023 in November 2023 and went on sale in Thailand in February 2024, in two variants: Premium HEV (7-seater) and Premium Plus PHEV (6-seater). Two powertrain options are available: a 1.6-litre T-GDi hybrid and a 1.6-litre T-GDi plug-in hybrid. Both variants are imported from Malaysia.

Vietnam

The fourth-generation Sorento was launched in Vietnam on 14 September 2020, in four trim levels: Deluxe, Luxury, Premium and Signature. At launch, two powertrains are available: 2.5-litre MPi petrol and 2.2-litre CRDi turbocharged diesel. All Sorento variants are locally assembled at the Kia THACO plant located in Chu Lai, Quảng Nam. In December 2022, the HEV and PHEV powertrains were added to the lineup, both powertrains were available in Premium and Signature trims.

The facelifted Sorento was launched in Vietnam on 13 September 2025, in four variants: 2.5G Signature FWD, 2.5G Signature AWD, 2.2D Signature FWD and 2.2D Signature AWD, it is powered by either 2.5-litre GDi petrol and a 2.2-litre CRDi turbocharged diesel engines each available as either front- and all-wheel drive.

Europe

The fourth-generation Sorento was released in the European market in August 2020. Three powertrain options are available: 2.2-litre CRDi turbocharged diesel, 1.6-litre T-GDi Hybrid turbocharged petrol and a 1.6-litre T-GDi Plug-in Hybrid turbocharged petrol; an all-wheel drive system is optional but standard on the latter powertrain. For the European market, the Sorento is sourced from Hwaseong Plant located in Gyeonggi, South Korea.

Latin America

Chile

The fourth-generation Sorento was launched in Chile on 22 April 2021, in two trim levels: Standard and Full. All variants are powered by a 2.5-litre GDi petrol engine, with option of all-wheel drive.

Colombia

The fourth-generation Sorento was launched in Colombia on 18 October 2023, as a sole variant, powered by a 3.5-litre MPi V6 petrol engine and all-wheel drive is standard.

Mexico

The fourth-generation Sorento was launched in Mexico on 14 January 2021, in four trim levels: LX, EX, EX Pack and SX. All trim levels comes as a 7-seater, except for the SX that comes as a 6-seater. All variants were powered by a 2.5-litre GDi petrol engine. In November 2021, the 2.5-litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol engine was added for the SX-L trim (replacing the former SX trim) and the LX trim was discontinued.

The facelifted Sorento debuted in Mexico on 12 March 2024, with trim levels and powertrain options remain unchanged from the pre-facelift model.

North America

In September 2020, the fourth-generation Sorento made its debut in North America. It is offered in several different trim levels: LX, S, EX, SX, SX Prestige, and SX Prestige X-Line. LX and S models is powered by a naturally-aspirated 2.5-litre 4-cylinder Smartstream petrol engine producing 191 hp, while EX, SX, SX Prestige, and SX Prestige X-Line models uses a 2.5-litre turbocharged Smartstream 4-cylinder petrol engine producing 281 hp. All North American Sorento uses an 8-speed automatic transmission, though models equipped with the 2.5-litre turbo engine uses an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. The V6 engine is no longer offered. Sorento hybrid models will be available after the initial launch in late 2020.

In 2021, Kia announced the introduction of the Sorento PHEV which gets 261 hp from its 1.6-litre turbo four-cylinder mated to an electric motor. Claimed EV range is 51 km (32 miles) and has a combined range of 740 km (460 miles). The only available trim for the PHEV model is SX Prestige.

Kia continued to build the North American-market Sorento at its assembly plant in West Point, Georgia, United States. All models include front-wheel-drive, except for the SX Prestige X-Line model and the hybrid models, which include standard all-wheel-drive. All North American-market 2021 Sorento feature three rows of seating, with higher trim levels featuring second-row captain's chairs in place of the standard second-row rear split bench seat. In North America, the Sorento's standard third-row seating distinguishes it from the related Hyundai Santa Fe (TM) which was only offered in a two-row configuration.

File:2021 Kia Sorento SX AWD, front 1.14.20.jpg|2021 Kia Sorento SX AWD (US) File:2021 Kia Sorento SX AWD, rear 1.14.20.jpg|2021 Kia Sorento SX AWD (US)

Oceania

Australia

The fourth-generation Sorento went on sale in Australia in August 2020, in four trim levels available at launch: S, Sport, Sport+ and GT Line. Two powertrains were available at launch: a 3.5-litre MPi V6 petrol and a 2.2-litre CRDi turbocharged diesel; the latter options comes with all-wheel drive as standard. The 1.6-litre Plug-in Hybrid petrol was added to the lineup in October 2021, for the GT Line grade. The 1.6-litre Hybrid petrol was added for the GT Line grade in April 2022, it has the option of all-wheel drive.

The facelifted Sorento debuted in Australia in January 2024, with variants and powertrain options remain unchanged from the pre-facelift model. In October 2025, the Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid powertrains became available for the S, Sport and Sport trims.

The 3.5-litre V6 petrol was dropped from the range in 2026 to meet New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) emissions targets.

New Zealand

The fourth-generation Sorento was launched in New Zealand on 15 September 2020, in four trim levels: LX, EX, Deluxe and Premium. At launch, it is powered by a 2.2-litre CRDi turbocharged diesel. In March 2021, the Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid powertrains were added to the lineup, both powertrains were available in EX and Premium trims.

Middle East

The fourth-generation Sorento was launched in the GCC markets in March 2021. There are two powertrains are available; 2.5-litre and 3.5-litre petrol engines. It is offered in three trim levels; LX, Mid and EX1.

The facelifted Sorento was launched in February 2024.

Pakistan

The fourth-generation facelifted Sorento was launched in Pakistan on 10 May 2025, in three variants: 3.5L V6 FWD, 1.6L Turbo Hybrid FWD, and 1.6 Turbo Hybrid AWD. Just like its third-generation predecessor, the fourth-generation facelifted Sorento is assembled locally in Karachi, Pakistan, by Lucky Motor Corporation for the Pakistani market.

South Africa

The fourth-generation Sorento was launched in South Africa on 24 January 2022, in three trim levels: EX+, SX and SXL. It is powered by a 2.2-litre CRDi turbocharged diesel engine, with all-wheel drive standard it is optional on the EX+ grade.

The facelifted Sorento was launched in South Africa on 25 June 2025, with the same trim levels and engine option from the pre-facelift model and all-wheel drive became standard on the SX trim.

Awards

In January 2021, the Sorento 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid 2 was named Large SUV of the Year by What Car? magazine. What Car? awarded the Sorento four stars out of five in its review of the car.

In June 2022, the Sorento won Auto Trader UK's New Car Award for Best 7 Seater. Auto Trader awarded the Sorento four and a half stars out of five in its review of the car.

Safety

Euro NCAP

IIHS

2021

2024

ANCAP

Powertrain

Sales

References

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