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Used 2022 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2022 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid is available in SX and SX Prestige trim levels. Each one has a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, a 66.9-kW electric motor, and a 13.8-kWh battery pack. Together, these components produce 261 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission powers a standard torque-vectoring all-wheel-drive system with a locking center differential. Standard equipment highlights are as follows:

SX
The base version includes:

  • 19-inch alloy wheels
  • LED headlights, foglights and taillights
  • Heated, power-adjustable exterior mirrors
  • Roof rails
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Remote engine start
  • LED interior lighting
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Artificial leather upholstery
  • 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Eight-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
  • Heated front seats
  • Second-row captain's chairs
  • 50/50-split folding third-row seat

Standard infotainment features include:

  • 10.25-inch touchscreen display
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Android Auto
  • Satellite radio
  • Navigation system
  • Connected services access
  • Voice recognition system
  • Wireless smartphone charger
  • Six stereo speakers

Safety features for the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid include:

  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Kia and the car in front)
  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
  • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
  • Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)

SX Prestige
Upgrade to this trim level for:

  • 12.3-inch digital instrumentation panel
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Leather upholstery
  • 14-way power-adjustable driver's seat
  • 10-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Heated rear seats
  • 12-speaker Bose premium sound system
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Sorento and its surroundings for tight parking situations)

Which Sorento Plug-In Hybrid trim does Edmunds recommend?

The Sorento Plug-In Hybrid in the SX trim level gives you everything you need while saving you thousands of dollars. The only reason to choose the more expensive SX Prestige is for its added comfort, tech and premium sound system.

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San Antonio, TX
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Sorento Plug-In Hybrid SX
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SX Prestige
1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A
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Features

Features

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

Specifications

Country of final assembly
South Korea
South Korea
Drivetrain
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
261 hp
261 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
235/55R19
235/55R19
Wheel size
19 X 7.5-in
19 X 7.5-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 (Gas only)
35 / 33 / 34 MPG
35 / 33 / 34 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe (Electric + Gas)
83 / 75 / 79 MPGe
83 / 75 / 79 MPGe
Fuel Capacity
12.4 gal.
12.4 gal.
Gas Driving Range (city/hwy)
434 / 409 miles
434 / 409 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
32 mi.
32 mi.
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
43
43
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
3.4 hr.
3.4 hr.
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
37.9 ft.
37.9 ft.
Curb weight
4,537 lb.
4,537 lb.
Ground Clearance
6.9 in.
6.9 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.8 in.
74.8 in.
Height
66.7 in.
66.7 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.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
45.0 cu. ft.
45.0 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.3 in.
40.3 in.
Front Leg Room
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room
59.1 in.
59.1 in.
Rear Head Room
39.1 in.
39.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
40.3 in.
40.3 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
58.1 in.
58.1 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

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