2021 Kia Sorento Review

2021 kia sorento

Explore the all-new 2021 Kia Sorento, a sleek and sophisticated SUV built to impress. Whether you’re headed on a long road trip or driving home from work, the new 2021 Kia Sorento offers all the space, amenities, and mileage your life demands. Enjoy the flexible standard 5+2 seating, efficient 29 highway MPG, wireless Apple CarPlay®, and more waiting for you. See how the all-new 2021 Kia Sorento compares to the competition below, then stop by H&H Kia of Omaha in Omaha, NE for a test drive. Whether you are looking for a new or used Kia car, truck, or SUV you will find it here. Also, be sure to check out our new specials and used specials for additional savings on your next vehicle.

 

Starting at $29,390

Performance Features

The all-new Kia Sorento offers the power and efficiency your life demands, featuring a road-trip-ready standard 24 city and 29 highway MPG. Choose from three engine options, a 2.5L, turbo-hybrid, or a 2.5L turbo. Go turbo-hybrid with an electrified turbo engine with 227 combined horsepower and up to 37 MPG combined. Take on next level performance with the available 2.5L turbo engine with 281 hp and 311 lb.-ft. of torque. Additional performance offered in the new Kia Sorento include:

  • Adaptive all-wheel drive with lock mode

  • Torque vectoring cornering control

  • Traction and stability control (TSC & ESC)

  • Available all-wheel drive modes

  • Hill-start assist control

Interior and Exterior Design

Sit back and relax in the new sleek and sporty 2021 Kia Sorento, boasting a bold exterior and a slew of interior creature comforts. Load up with ease thanks to the new Kia Sorento’s folding 2nd and 3rd-row seats that offer expanded cargo space and available 2nd-row captain’s chairs. The new Kia Sorento also offers impressive interior amenities and details including a 3D-embossed genuine leather seat trim, an available 10.25-Inch touch screen with navigation, available 8 USB chargers, a front wireless charger, and a one-touch panoramic sunroof. As for exterior detail, the new Kia Sorento offers impressive features including:

  • 20-inch sport alloy wheels 

  • Increased ground clearance for off-road performance 

  • Distinct LED lighting for style and enhanced visibility

  • Available Smart Power Liftgate

Safety and Technology Features

Enhance your daily commute with the new 2021 Kia Sorento’s impressive suite of modern conveniences. Experience seamless access to smartphones with the innovative standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. That’s not all, the new 2021 Kia Sorento also offers a Digital Instrument Cluster, standard 8.0-inch touch screen, and an available Bose® Premium Audio system. As for advanced driver assistance features, the new Kia Sorento comes loaded with the innovative Kia Drive Wise which includes:

  • Blind Spot Collision Warning & Avoidance Assist

  • Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist

  • Safe Exit Assist

  • 360º Surround View Monitor

2021 Kia Sorento vs 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe

2021 kia sorento

2021 Kia Sorento
Cargo Volume: 75.5 cu-ft
360º Surround View Monitor: Available
Bose® Premium Audio: Available
8 USBs: Available
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe
Cargo Volume: 72.1 cu-ft
360º Surround View Monitor: Not Available
Bose® Premium Audio: Not Available
8 USBs: Not Available

The all-new 2021 Kia Sorento offers more premium space, technology, and amenities than the new Hyundai Santa Fe. Stay connected and charged up with the 2021 Kia Sorento’s wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android AutoTM, available 8 USB charging ports, and sophisticated 8.0-inch touch screen. The new Kia Sorento also comes equipped with the Kia Drive Wise that offers everything from Blind Spot Collision Warning and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist to Safe Exit Assist and a 360º Surround View Monitor.

 

 

2021 Kia Sorento vs 2021 Honda CR-V

2021 kia sorento

2021 Kia Sorento
Horsepower: 191 hp
Transmission: 8-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
Torque: 181 lb-ft
Hwy Cruising Range: 513.30 mi
2021 Honda CR-V
Horsepower: 181 hp
Transmission: CVT
Torque: 179 lb-ft
Hwy Cruising Range: 476.00 mi

Get the power and efficiency your life demands in the new Kia Sorento, don’t settle for the Honda CR-V lackluster performance. Set out on an epic adventure with confidence thanks to the new Kia Sorento’s standard 24 city and 29 highway MPG. Plus, choose from three engine options, a 2.5L, turbo-hybrid, a 2.5L turbo, or an innovative turbo-hybrid engine option with a powerful 227 combined horsepower and up to 37 MPG combined!

 

What's new to the 2021 Kia Sorento?

The new 2021 Kia Sorento boasts all-new looks, performance options, and technology! Starting with the new 281-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine option that offers more power and better mileage than ever before. Inside, the new 2021 Kia Sorento features an updated standard 8-inch touch screen and wireless Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay®. The new 2021 Kia Sorento also now comes loaded with advanced driver assistance features like forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, and driver drowsiness monitoring.

 

Trims 2021 Kia Sorento

2021kiasorentolx

LX


Starting at $29,390


191 horsepower and 182 lb-ft of torque

8-inch Touchscreen Display w/ Rear View Monitor

17-inch Alloy Wheels

Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™

 


S

 

Starting at $31,890

 

2.5L 4 cylinder engine

191 horsepower and 182 lb-ft of torque

18-inch Alloy Wheels

Roof Rails, Black Exterior Accents

SynTex Seating Material

 

2021kiasorentoex

EX

 

$34,990

 

2.5L Turbo engine

281 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque

18-inch Black Finished Alloy Wheels

2nd Row Captain's Chairs w/ Seating up to 6

SynTex Seating Material w/ Heated Front Seats

 

2021 kia sorento sx

SX

 

$37,990

 

2.5L Turbo engine

281 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque

20-inch Gloss Black Alloy Wheels

Panoramic Sunroof w/ Power Sunshade

2nd Row Captain's Chairs w/ Seating up to 6

 

2021kiasorentosxprestige

SX Prestige

 

$40,590

 

2.5L Turbo engine

281 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque

Panoramic Sunroof w/ Power Sunshade

Leather Seating Trim, Power Front Seats

SynTex Seating Material w/ Heated & Ventilated Front Seats

 

Kia Sorento FAQs

 

How expensive is the new 2021 Kia Sorento?

The Kia Sorento LX trim starts at $29,390.

 

How big is the new 2021 Kia Sorento?

The 2021 Kia Sorento’s dimensions are 189.0 ” L x 74.8 ” W x 66.7 ” H.

 

Is the new 2021 Kia Sorento good on gas?

Yes, the new 2021 Kia Sorento offers an impressive 24 city and 29 highway mpg

 

How many seats does the new Kia Sorento have?

The new Kia Sorento offers a standard 5+2 Seating.

 

What engines are available in the new 2021 Kia Sorento?

The 2021 Kia Sorento offers three engine options, a 2.5L, Turbo-Hybrid, or a 2.5L Turbo.

 

What driver assistance features does the new 2021 Kia Sorento feature?

The Kia Sorento comes equipped with Kia Drive Wise Driver Assist Technology that includes:

 

-Auto Emergency Braking Technology w/ Junction Turn and Cyclist Detection

-Blind Spot Detection Technology, Safe Exit Assist (SEA)

-Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Avoidance

-Lane Keeping & Lane Following Technology

-Highway Drive-Assist, Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go

-Rear Occupant Alert (Ultrasonic Sensors)

 

How many charging ports does the new Kia Sorento have?

The new Kia Sorento offers 6 USB Chargers.

 

What sizes are the wheels on the new 2021 Kia Sorento?

The Kia Sorento offers multiple wheel options and sizes from 17 to 20-inches.

 

What entertainment technology does the new 2021 Kia Sorento feature?

The new Kia Sorento offers wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, Bluetooth® Wireless Hands-Free Connectivity, available Bose® Premium Audio, and an available 12.3-inch Digital Instrument Cluster.

 

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