Kia Sorento fourth generation

Kia Sorento fourth generation
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The Kia Sorento fourth generation (since 2021): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 74 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: MQ4

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,810–4,820 mm RDW4,800 mm TC4,810 mm
Width1,900 mm RDW1,900 mm TC1,900 mm
Height1,700 mm RDW1,700 mm TC–
Wheelbase2,820 mm RDW2,810 mm TC2,815 mm
Front track1,637–1,651 mm ASTRA1,650 mm TC–
Rear track1,647–1,661 mm ASTRA1,660 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,758–2,010 kg RDW1,735–1,869 kg TC1,685–2,099 kg
Mass in running order1,858–2,110 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight2,530–2,710 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer1,010–2,500 kg Traficom––
Towing, unbraked trailer750 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats5–7 RDW––
Doors5 RDW––
Performance
Top speed183–206 km/h RDW–183–206 km/h
Torque265–440 Nm ASTRA–250–440 Nm
Electric motor power–67 kW NRCan–
Electric
Battery capacity (usable)––13.7 kWh
Charging time at 240 V–3.4 h EPA–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 235/55R19, 235/60R18, 235/65R17, 255/45R20

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2021–2023: ★★★★☆ · 2024–2026: ★★★★★

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland), Natural Resources Canada, US EPA fuel economy data, NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
3 years91.1% (89.8–92.2)92.2%2,081

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres21.7%20.5%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)8.2%5.6%
Lights and electrics5.5%4.1%
Brakes4.5%10.6%
Noise, emissions and leaks3.3%1.0%
Suspension2.5%2.5%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

848 complaints for model years 2021–2026. 28 crashes · 6 fires · 25 injuries

  • Transmission and drivetrain 290
  • Engine 239
  • Electrical system 191
  • Fuel system 80
  • Speed control 51
  • Brakes 49

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 74 versions of the Kia Sorento fourth generation

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European Union 14 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric rangeEU registrations
2022–20252.2 L142 kW (193 PS)Diesel6.5 L/100 km WLTP170–171 g/km–14,882
2024–20251.6 L118 kW (160 PS)Plug-in hybrid1.6 L/100 km WLTP18.2 kWh/100 km WLTP37–39 g/km55 km5,371
2024–20251.6 L118 kW (160 PS)Hybrid6.8–6.9 L/100 km WLTP155–156 g/km–1,790
20251.6 L117 kW (159 PS)Hybrid6.7 L/100 km WLTP153 g/km–727
20251.6 L117 kW (159 PS)Plug-in hybrid1.6 L/100 km WLTP18.2 kWh/100 km WLTP37 g/km55 km572
20251.6 L117 kW (159 PS)Petrol6.8 L/100 km WLTP154 g/km–87
2022–20251.6 L132 kW (179 PS)Hybrid6.4–7.3 L/100 km WLTP156–166 g/km–8,597
2021–20251.6 L132 kW (179 PS)Plug-in hybrid1.6–2.3 L/100 km WLTP16.9–18.4 kWh/100 km WLTP38–43 g/km57–72 km27,988
2021–20232.2 L148 kW (201 PS)Diesel6.4–6.6 L/100 km WLTP172–174 g/km–8,344
20222.2 L206 kW (280 PS)Diesel–176 g/km–10
20211.6 L132 kW (179 PS)Hybrid5.9 L/100 km WLTP3.4 kWh/100 km WLTP151 g/km57 km4,322
20211.6 L132 kW (179 PS)Petrol6.7 L/100 km WLTP156 g/km–612
20212.2 L147 kW (200 PS)Diesel6.8 L/100 km WLTP191 g/km–152
20212.2 L148 kW (201 PS)Petrol–176 g/km–28

United Kingdom 44 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric range
2025–2026'2' HEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD1.6 L118 kW (160 PS)Hybrid6-speed automatic6.7 L/100 km WLTP153 g/km–
2025–2026'3' HEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD1.6 L118 kW (160 PS)Hybrid6-speed automatic7.0 L/100 km WLTP158 g/km–
2025–2026'4' HEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD1.6 L118 kW (160 PS)Hybrid6-speed automatic7.1 L/100 km WLTP160 g/km–
2025–20262' PHEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD · 3' PHEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD · 4' PHEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD and 3 more trims1.6 L118 kW (160 PS)Plug-in hybrid6-speed automatic18.2 kWh/100 km WLTP–60 km
2026Pure 1.6 T-GDi 235bhp 6-speed Auto1.6 L176 kW (239 PS)Hybrid6-speed automatic6.6 L/100 km WLTP150 g/km–
2026Evolve 1.6 T-GDi 235bhp 6-speed Auto1.6 L176 kW (239 PS)Hybrid6-speed automatic6.8 L/100 km WLTP155 g/km–
2026Aspire 1.6 T-GDi 235bhp 6-speed Auto1.6 L176 kW (239 PS)Hybrid6-speed automatic6.9 L/100 km WLTP157 g/km–
2026Pure' 1.6 T-GDi 283bhp 6-speed Auto · Evolve' 1.6 T-GDi 283bhp 6-speed Auto · Aspire' 1.6 T-GDi 283bhp 6-speed Auto1.6 L212 kW (288 PS)Plug-in hybrid6-speed automatic9.7 kWh/100 km WLTP–55 km
2025–2026'3' 2.2 CRDi 8-speed DCT AWD · Evolve 2.2 CRDi 190bhp 8-speed DCT2.2 L142 kW (193 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic6.6 L/100 km WLTP173 g/km–
2025–2026'2' 2.2 CRDi 8-speed DCT AWD · Pure 2.2 CRDi 190bhp 8-speed DCT2.2 L142 kW (193 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic6.5 L/100 km WLTP170 g/km–
2025–2026'4' 2.2 CRDi 8-speed DCT AWD · Aspire 2.2 CRDi 190bhp 8-speed DCT2.2 L142 kW (193 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic6.6 L/100 km WLTP174 g/km–
20242' PHEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD · 3' PHEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD · 4' PHEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD1.6 L160 kW (218 PS)Plug-in hybrid6-speed automatic18.2 kWh/100 km WLTP–60 km
2024'2' HEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD1.6 L160 kW (218 PS)Hybrid6-speed automatic6.7 L/100 km WLTP153 g/km–
2024'3' HEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD1.6 L160 kW (218 PS)Hybrid6-speed automatic7.0 L/100 km WLTP158 g/km–
2024'4' HEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD1.6 L160 kW (218 PS)Hybrid6-speed automatic7.1 L/100 km WLTP160 g/km–
2024'2' HEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD1.6 L180 kW (245 PS)Hybrid6-speed automatic6.9 L/100 km WLTP158 g/km–
2024'3' HEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD1.6 L180 kW (245 PS)Hybrid6-speed automatic7.3 L/100 km WLTP166 g/km–
2024'4' HEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD · 'Edition' HEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD1.6 L180 kW (245 PS)Hybrid6-speed automatic7.4 L/100 km WLTP168 g/km–
2024'2' PHEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD · '3' PHEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD · '4' PHEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD and 1 more trim1.6 L180 kW (245 PS)Plug-in hybrid6-speed automatic18.4 kWh/100 km WLTP–35 km
2024'Edition' 2.2 CRDi DCT AWD1.6 L194 kW (264 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic6.6 L/100 km WLTP173 g/km–
2024'2' HEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD1.6 L230 kW (313 PS)Hybrid6-speed automatic6.9 L/100 km WLTP158 g/km–
2024'3' HEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD1.6 L230 kW (313 PS)Hybrid6-speed automatic7.3 L/100 km WLTP166 g/km–
2024'Vision' HEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD1.6 L230 kW (313 PS)Hybrid6-speed automatic7.4 L/100 km WLTP167 g/km–
2024'4' HEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD1.6 L230 kW (313 PS)Hybrid6-speed automatic7.4 L/100 km WLTP168 g/km–
2024'2' PHEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD · '3' PHEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD · '4' PHEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD and 1 more trim1.6 L265 kW (360 PS)Plug-in hybrid6-speed automatic18.4 kWh/100 km WLTP–57 km
2024'3' 2.2 CRDi DCT AWD · 'Vision' 2.2 CRDi DCT AWD2.2 L193 kW (262 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic6.6 L/100 km WLTP173 g/km–
2024'2' 2.2 CRDi 8-speed DCT AWD2.2 L194 kW (264 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic6.5 L/100 km WLTP170 g/km–
2024'3' 2.2 CRDi 8-speed DCT AWD2.2 L194 kW (264 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic42.8 L/100 km WLTP173 g/km–
2024'4' 2.2 CRDi 8-speed DCT AWD2.2 L194 kW (264 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic6.6 L/100 km WLTP174 g/km–
20243' 2.2 CRDi DCT AWD2.2 L202 kW (275 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic6.7 L/100 km WLTP176 g/km–
2021–20232' HEV 1.6 T-GDi AT AWD · '2' HEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD1.6 L132 kW (179 PS)Hybrid6-speed automatic6.9 L/100 km WLTP158 g/km–
2021–20233' HEV 1.6 T-GDi AT AWD · '3' HEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD1.6 L132 kW (179 PS)Hybrid6-speed automatic7.3 L/100 km WLTP166 g/km–
2023'2' PHEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD · '3' PHEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD · '4' PHEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD and 1 more trim1.6 L132 kW (179 PS)Plug-in hybrid6-speed automatic18.4 kWh/100 km WLTP–35 km
2023'4' HEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD · 'Edition' HEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD1.6 L132 kW (179 PS)Hybrid6-speed automatic7.4 L/100 km WLTP168 g/km–
2023'Edition' 2.2 CRDi DCT AWD1.6 L142 kW (193 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic6.6 L/100 km WLTP173 g/km–
2023'2' HEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD1.6 L169 kW (230 PS)Hybrid6-speed automatic6.9 L/100 km WLTP158 g/km–
2023'3' HEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD1.6 L169 kW (230 PS)Hybrid6-speed automatic7.3 L/100 km WLTP166 g/km–
2023'Vision' HEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD1.6 L169 kW (230 PS)Hybrid6-speed automatic7.4 L/100 km WLTP167 g/km–
2023'4' HEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD1.6 L169 kW (230 PS)Hybrid6-speed automatic7.4 L/100 km WLTP168 g/km–
2023'2' PHEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD · '3' PHEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD · '4' PHEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD and 1 more trim1.6 L195 kW (265 PS)Plug-in hybrid6-speed automatic18.4 kWh/100 km WLTP–57 km
2023'3' 2.2 CRDi DCT AWD · 'Vision' 2.2 CRDi DCT AWD2.2 L142 kW (193 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic6.6 L/100 km WLTP173 g/km–
2021'2' Plug-In Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi AT AWD · '3' Plug-In Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi AT AWD · '4' Plug-In Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi AT AWD and 2 more trims1.6 L132 kW (179 PS)Plug-in hybrid6-speed automatic18.4 kWh/100 km WLTP–57 km
20214' HEV 1.6 T-GDi AT AWD1.6 L132 kW (179 PS)Hybrid6-speed automatic7.4 L/100 km WLTP169 g/km–
2021'3' Plug-In Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi AT AWD · '4' Plug-In Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi AT AWD1.6 L132 kW (179 PS)Plug-in hybrid6-speed automatic18.4 kWh/100 km WLTP38 g/km57 km

France 4 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2026SORENTO 1.6T-GDi (180ch) / Electrique (91ch) BVA6 4x4 Système hybride rechargeable (265ch) - 7PL1.6 L132 kW (180 PS)Plug-in hybrid6-speed automatic––
2026SORENTO 1.6T-GDi (180ch) / Electrique (60ch) BVA6 4x2 Système hybride (230ch) - 5PL 19'' · SORENTO 1.6T-GDi (180ch) / Electrique (60ch) BVA6 4x2 Système hybride (230ch) - 5PL 17''1.6 L132 kW (180 PS)Hybrid6-speed automatic6.4 L/100 km WLTP145 g/km
2026SORENTO 1.6T-GDi (180ch) / Electrique (60ch) BVA6 4x2 Système hybride (230ch) - 7PL 19''1.6 L132 kW (180 PS)Hybrid6-speed automatic6.4 L/100 km WLTP145 g/km
2026SORENTO 1.6T-GDi (180ch) / Electrique (91ch) BVA6 4x4 Système hybride rechargeable (265ch) - 5PL1.6 L132 kW (180 PS)Plug-in hybrid6-speed automatic––

United States 7 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2021–2027SIDI; Hybrid1.6 LHybrid6-speed automated manualFront-wheel drive36–37 MPG (6.4–6.5 L/100 km) EPA149–153 g/km
2022–2027SIDI; Hybrid1.6 LHybrid6-speed automated manualAll-wheel drive34–35 MPG (6.7–6.9 L/100 km) EPA160–164 g/km
2021–2027SIDI & PFI2.5 LPetrol8-speed automated manualFront-wheel drive23–25 MPG (9.4–10.2 L/100 km) EPA224–237 g/km
2021–2027SIDI & PFI2.5 LPetrol8-speed automated manualAll-wheel drive23–24 MPG (9.8–10.2 L/100 km) EPA233–242 g/km
2021–2027SIDI & PFI2.5 LPetrol8-speed automaticFront-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA211–213 g/km
2021–2027SIDI & PFI2.5 LPetrol8-speed automaticAll-wheel drive24–25 MPG (9.4–9.8 L/100 km) EPA222–227 g/km
2022–2026SIDI; PHEV1.6 LPlug-in hybrid6-speed automated manualAll-wheel drive33–34 MPG (6.9–7.1 L/100 km) EPA65–69 g/km

Canada 5 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric range
2022–2026Sport utility vehicle: Small1.6 LPlug-in hybrid6-speed automated manual6.9–7.0 L/100 km 5-cycle62–69 g/km48–55 km
2022–2026Sport utility vehicle: Small1.6 LPetrol6-speed automated manual6.6–7.0 L/100 km 5-cycle157–164 g/km–
2021–2026Sport utility vehicle: Small2.5 LPetrol8-speed automated manual9.9–10.3 L/100 km 5-cycle233–241 g/km–
2021–2026Sport utility vehicle: Small2.5 LPetrol8-speed automatic9.4–9.7 L/100 km 5-cycle222–227 g/km–
2025Sport utility vehicle: Small1.6 LPetrol6-speed automatic7.0 L/100 km 5-cycle163 g/km–

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.