The 2025 Kia Sorento is a versatile Midsize SUV that underwent a major styling and tech refresh for the 2025 model year. It is one of the few vehicles in its size category to offer three rows of seating (standard for 6 or 7 passengers) without being as bulky as a full-size SUV.+1
For 2025, it takes design inspiration from the electric EV9, featuring a more “upright” truck-like front end and a completely new interior with high-end curved displays.
Performance & Capability
The 2025 Sorento offers a massive variety of powertrains, ensuring there is a version for every type of driver:
- 2.5L 4-Cylinder (LXS, S): 191 hp / 181 lb-ft. A reliable, fuel-efficient choice for daily commuting.
- 2.5L Turbocharged (EX, SX, X-Line): 281 hp / 311 lb-ft. This engine provides significant power for highway merging and heavy loads.+1
- 1.6L Turbo Hybrid (HEV): 227 combined hp. Achieves an impressive 34–36 MPG, making it one of the most efficient 3-row SUVs available.+2
- 1.6L Turbo Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV): 261 combined hp. Offers approximately 30+ miles of all-electric driving range.
- Towing: Can tow up to 4,500 lbs in the X-Pro trim, while standard models handle 2,000 lbs.
Comfort & Practicality
The interior is the highlight of the 2025 update, focusing on “premium ruggedness”:
- Panoramic Display: A new single pane of glass houses twin 12.3-inch screens (standard on most trims) for a ultra-modern look.
- Flexible Seating: You can choose between a second-row bench (7 seats) or captain’s chairs (6 seats), which provide a “walk-through” path to the third row.
- Storage: With all seats folded, you get 75.5 cubic feet of cargo space. Even with the third row up, there is enough room for grocery bags or small gear.
Safety & Features
The 2025 Sorento is equipped with Kia’s latest ADAS technology:
- Smart Cruise Control-Machine Learning: The car “learns” your driving style to make cruise control feel more natural.
- Digital Key 2.0: Allows you to use your smartphone as a key to lock, unlock, and start the car.
- Forward Collision-Avoidance 2: Upgraded to detect vehicles approaching from the side at intersections.
- X-Pro Trim: New for 2025, this trim adds 17-inch wheels with BFGoodrich all-terrain tires for genuine light off-road capability.
