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Used 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid is a small SUV with three rows of seating that can seat up to six people. (The second row's seating consists of captain's chairs.) It's available in two trim levels: S and EX. Both are powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine paired to an electric motor and a six-speed automatic transmission. Combined output is 227 horsepower. Front-wheel drive is standard but, unlike most other hybrid crossover SUVs, the Sorento Hybrid is not available with all-wheel drive.

S
As with most Kias, even the base level Sorento Hybrid S is well equipped. The only options are accessories such as mud flaps, wheel locks, a cargo net and a tow hitch. Standard features include:

  • 17-inch wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Tinted rear windows
  • Roof rails
  • Keyless entry with push-button start
  • Simulated leather upholstery
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Heated front seats
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • 8-inch touchscreen display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Six-speaker audio system

Standard tech and driver aids include:

  • Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
  • Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)
  • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)

EX
The Sorento Hybrid EX uses the same powertrain, so the only real differences are to features. Besides what's standard on the S trim, the EX adds:

  • LED foglights
  • Black exterior trim
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Wireless phone charger
  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
  • Front parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of the vehicle when parking)
  • Enhanced forward collision mitigation (better recognizes pedestrians and cyclists)

Which Sorento Hybrid trim does Edmunds recommend?

Stick with the Sorento Hybrid S. Yes, it's the base trim, but it's actually more of a midlevel trim for the non-hybrid Sorento. The EX has a few more features, but none of them are must-haves.

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Goodyear, AZ
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Sorento Hybrid S
Sorento Hybrid EX
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EX
1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A
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Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
Navigation
Not available
Not available
Satellite radio
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
standard
Parking assistance
standard
standard
Upholstery
leatherette
leatherette
Heated seats
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
227 hp
227 hp
Engine torque
258 lb-ft
258 lb-ft
Engine displacement
1.6 l
1.6 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
6-speed automatic
6-speed automatic
Tire size
235/65R17
235/65R17
Wheel size
17 X 7.0-in
17 X 7.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
39 / 35 / 37 MPG
39 / 35 / 37 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
17.7 gal.
17.7 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
690 / 620 miles
690 / 620 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
37.9 ft.
37.9 ft.
Curb weight
3,794 lb.
3,999 lb.
Ground Clearance
6.9 in.
6.9 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.8 in.
74.8 in.
Height
56.9 in.
56.9 in.
Length
189.4 in.
189.4 in.
Wheelbase
110.8 in.
110.8 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
12.6 cu. ft.
12.6 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.3 in.
40.3 in.
Front Leg Room
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room
59.0 in.
59.0 in.
Rear Head Room
39.1 in.
39.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
58.0 in.
58.0 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$42,566
$45,524
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.57
$0.61
Depreciation
$11,969
$13,073
Financing
$4,518
$4,779
Taxes & Fees
$3,271
$3,459
Fuel
$7,268
$7,268
Insurance
$5,246
$5,246
Maintenance
$7,461
$8,866
Repairs
$2,833
$2,833
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Colors

Colors

Interior
Grey, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Grey, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Exterior
Runway Red
Steel Gray
Platinum Graphite
Gravity Blue
Aurora Black
Snow White Pearl
Silky Silver
Runway Red
Steel Gray
Platinum Graphite
Gravity Blue
Aurora Black
Snow White Pearl
Silky Silver