2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid

For 2025, the Kia Sorento Hybrid comes in a choice of two trims: the EX and SX Prestige. Both sport LED projector headlights, front and rear amber daytime running lights for improved visibility, 19-inch alloy wheels with a machined finish and gloss black inserts, and a smart power liftgate with auto-close. A bold front grille gives the SUV a strong road presence. The panoramic sunroof with a power sunshade — standard on the SX Prestige and optional on the EX — bathes all three rows in natural light.

A turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine works with a 59-horsepower electric motor to generate a combined 227 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. The six-speed automatic shifts smoothly, avoiding the droning noise typical in hybrid continuously variable transmissions. All-wheel drive is standard on the SX Prestige, while the EX is available with front-wheel drive or AWD.

On the road, this SUV feels zippier than its specs suggest. The electric motor eliminates turbo lag, giving immediate punch when you press the pedal. You'll love this quick response during highway merges, when passing slower traffic, or in busy traffic situations where snappy acceleration helps you keep pace.

FWD Sorento Hybrids scoot from 0 to 60 mph in just 7.2 seconds — quick enough to merge confidently. The brakes feel natural, without the grabbing sensation some hybrids have when they switch between friction and regenerative braking.

Towing jet skis or small campers is not a problem. When properly equipped, the Sorento Hybrid can pull up to 2,000 pounds, plenty for weekend adventures. AWD gives you extra grip on slick roads or gravel paths.

The Sorento Hybrid's tech-filled cabin features a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A 12.3-inch curved instrument display in the SX Prestige puts vital info right where you need it. All models come with second-row captain's chairs, creating a six-passenger layout and offering easy third-row access — perfect for families with child seats.

The EX comes with SynTex seat trim, while the SX Prestige upgrades to genuine leather. Both models have heated front seats and a wireless phone charger, and the premium trim adds ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and a 12-speaker Bose premium audio system that makes everything from jazz to pop sound rich and clear.

Standard technologies on both models include forward collision-avoidance assist with pedestrian, cyclist, and junction turning detection, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot collision warning, Kia's Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go – Curve, and highway driving assist. The SX Prestige adds surround-view and blind-spot monitors, lane change oncoming, lane change side, and evasive steering assist detection.