2024 Kia Sorento Review, Photos, Pricing, Specs And Trims

The Sorento remains one of Kia’s most important and best-selling nameplates, with nearly 1.5 million units sold since its introduction in 2002. The Sorento is loved by many owners for its sleek looks, spacious cabin, and comfortable ride. The 2024 Kia Sorento comes with a fresh front grille, revised taillights, updated wheel designs, and updates to the dashboard and infotainment. Hybrid models carry over unchanged for 2024.

2024 Kia Sorento Engine Options

  • 2.5-liter inline-four-cylinder engine
  • Turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder
  • Turbocharged 1.6-litre hybrid engine

2024 Kia Sorento Transmission Options

  • 8-speed automatic transmission
  • 8-speed wet dual-clutch transmission

2024 Kia Sorento Trims

The 2024 Kia Sorento is a small three-row SUV available in five main trim levels: LX, S, EX, SX, and SX Prestige.

2024 Kia Sorento Interior

The 2024 Sorento features a handsome and modern interior that is a pleasing place to spend time. Within the cabin, horizontal features such as the air vents and controls give the interior a streamlined aesthetic, creating a sense of openness. There are a few hard plastics but overall, the cabin punches above the Sorento’s weight

The 2024 Sorento seats six or seven people across three rows. The available second-row captain’s chairs, allow buyers to select either 4+2 or 5+2 seating.

The front seating is spacious, supportive, and comfortable, and there’s plenty of head- and legroom. The second row has firmer seats but is still reasonably comfy and has a decent amount of headroom. The third row is cramped and best fitted for kids.

The 2024 Sorento comes standard with a 12.3-inch touch screen, a 4.3-inch digital information display with an analog gauge cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, HD Radio, a six-speaker stereo, five USB ports, satellite radio, push-button start, remote start, remote keyless entry and proximity keyless entry.

Available features include; a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, navigation, wireless device charging, a rear-seat dual-screen entertainment system, a 120-volt household-style power outlet, two second-row USB ports, a 12-speaker Bose sound system, dual-zone automatic climate control, rear sunshades and a panoramic sunroof.

2024 Kia Sorento Exterior

The 2024 Sorento features a modern exterior design that combines Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy with the ‘Bold for Nature’ concept.

At the front, the Sorento now has an upright bonnet and squared-off edges reminiscent of the Telluride, with its distinctive amber daytime running lights reimagined on the Sorento for a sleek and modern aesthetic. The grille is bold and is complemented by vertically stacked LED projector headlamps that emphasize the front end.

Constellation-inspired Star Map lighting elements at the front and rear add a futuristic edge to the Sorento, while the front and lower bumpers feature a wider skid-plate surround for added robustness.

The X-Line continues to add an extra dose of rugged flair. New upgrades include a centre-locking differential, a bridge-type roof rack and a unique gloss black front grille with 20-inch gloss black wheels.

For those looking for the ultimate in adventure, the X-Pro increases its capability with standard 17-inch wheels offering a larger tyre sidewall for standard BF Goodrich all-terrain tyres, an ideal set-up for tackling more challenging trails.

New colour options for the 2024 Sorento include; Midnight Lake Blue and Dawning Red.

2024 Kia Sorento Cargo Capacity

The 2024 Sorento has only 12.6 cubic feet of space with all three rows of seats in use. With the third-row seats folded, there is 38.5 cubic feet of space. With the second and third-row seats folded, there is an impressive 75.5 cubic feet of space.

2024 Kia Sorento Fuel Consumption

The base 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine returns an EPA-estimated 23 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway. The turbocharged 2.5-litre four nets EPA ratings of 20 mpg city and 29 mpg highway. The hybrid model is estimated at 37 mpg combined city and highway with front-wheel drive and 34 mpg combined with all-wheel drive.

2024 Kia Sorento Fuel Tank Capacity

The 2024 Kia Sorento has a 15-gallon fuel tank

2024 Kia Sorento Ground Clearance

The 2024 Kia Sorento has a ground clearance of 7 inches.

2024 Kia Sorento Performance

The LX and S trims of the 2024 Sorento are powered by a 2.5-litre I-4 GDI engine that produces 191 horsepower and 181 lb.-ft of torque. This engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Top trims get a 2.5-litre turbocharged I-4 GDI engine mated to an 8-speed wet dual-clutch transmission (DCT). This powertrain delivers 281 horsepower and 311 lb.-ft. of torque and can go from zero to 60 mph in just over 7 seconds.

Hybrid models are powered by a turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol engine and an electric motor with a combined output of 227 bhp.

Front-wheel drive (FWD) is standard, while all-wheel drive (AWD) is available on all but the X-Line and X-Pro trims. AWD is designed to provide improved performance in a variety of conditions, with a center locking differential that can split power equally between the front and rear wheels for more challenging conditions.

The 2024 Sorento also features Torque Vectoring, which is designed to increase traction by predicting which wheel will make the best use of power, improving cornering stability and giving the vehicle more precise handling dynamics.

When it comes to ride and handling, the 2024 Sorento offers a comfortable ride with minimal body roll, even when cornering. The steering is light and combined with the Sorento’s relatively small footprint, it is easy to navigate through crowded car parks. The brakes are smooth and powerful, inspiring confidence in the driver.

2024 Kia Sorento Reliability

The Kia Sorento is regarded to have average reliability according to a majority of its owners. J.D Power rates the 2024 Sorento’s quality and reliability 81 out of 100 which is great. There have been no safety recalls issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration so far.

Kia covers the 2024 Sorento with a five-year/60,000-mile limited warranty and a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. There is no complimentary scheduled maintenance.

2024 Kia Sorento Maintenance Schedule

Kia recommends the 2024 Sorento undergo servicing every 7500 miles or 6 months whichever comes first. At these intervals, the Kia technicians should Rotate tires, Check battery condition, Change the air cleaner filter, Inspect the vacuum hose, Replace the engine oil and oil filter, and add fuel additive, if needed

After every 12 Months or 15,000 Miles, technicians should Rotate tires, Check battery condition, Change the air cleaner filter, Inspect the vacuum hose, Add air conditioning refrigerant, Inspect the drive shafts and boots, Check the exhaust pipe and muffler, and Test the front and rear brake discs/pads, calipers, and hoses.

The technicians should also Inspect the propeller shaft, Examine the steering gear box, linkage and boots/lower arm ball joint, and upper arm ball joint, Inspect the suspension mounting bolts, Replace the climate control air filter, Replace the engine oil and filter and Add fuel additive if needed. For a detailed maintenance schedule refer to the 2024 Kia Sorento Owner’s Manual.

Kia Sorento Problems

2.5-liter inline-four-cylinder engine problems

  • Oil leaks
  • Overheating

Turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder problems

  • Carbon buildup
  • Engine failure

Turbocharged 1.6-litre hybrid engine problems

  • Carbon Buildup
  • Engine failure

Electrical problems

  • Faulty alternator
  • Blown Fuses
  • Dead battery
  • Failed Ignition Coil
  • Damaged Connections

Transmission Problems

  • Transmission fluid leaks
  • Slipping Gears
  • Delayed shifting

Kia Sorento Competitors

The Kia Sorento competes with the Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, and Nissan Pathfinder.

Kia Sorento Price

The Kia Sorento starts at $31,990 for the base LX trim, $34,390 for Sorento S, $37,990 for Sorento EX, $41,690 Sorento SX, $36,390 Sorento S, $41,690 for Sorento X-Line EX, $43,490 Sorento X-Line SX, $46,390 Sorento X-Line SX Prestige and $47,390 for Sorento X-Pro SX Prestige.