Kia reveals UK pricing and specification for striking new Sorento

Kia has today revealed UK pricing and specification information for the new Kia Sorento, the brand’s popular seven-seat SUV.

The new Sorento starts from £41,995 in the UK, £3,030 less than the current entry-level Sorento. With the updated model, Kia will offer three grades to Sorento buyers in the UK: ‘2’, ‘3’ and ‘4’. Each variant will be available with the choice of a 2.2-litre diesel, 1.6-litre turbocharged-petrol hybrid (HEV), or a 1.6-litre turbocharged-petrol plug-in hybrid (PHEV). The HEV and PHEV Sorento variants are equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission (6AT), while diesel models receive an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission (8DCT).

The Kia Sorento, which celebrates its 21^st birthday this year, is a consistently popular model for Kia in the UK and has helped to transform perceptions of the brand in recent years. The current fourth-generation model has been on sale since August 2020, and now benefits from a refreshed exterior and interior design, and an expanded specification line-up.

The updated Sorento sees the model take design inspiration from the brand’s all-new flagship SUV, the Kia EV9. This includes new vertical headlights and ‘star map’ daytime running lights, with redesigned alloy wheels and a new bonnet design further emphasising the Sorento’s bold, rugged appearance. The car features a redesigned gloss black radiator grille, as well as black side sill and wheel arch mouldings, giving it a distinctive stance on the road. Highlights and chrome details dotted around the exterior bring a shine to the model, and contrast the black for a premium and refined appearance.

Inside, the Sorento has been aligned with Kia’s newer SUV models, fully embracing Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy. The new Sorento remains one of the best-equipped models in its segment, benefitting from several new premium features, such as fingerprint recognition, dual curved 12.3-inch displays, ambient lighting, and a customisable head-up display. The new Kia Sorento also benefits from artificial leather and recycled PET cloth throughout the cabin and upholstery, a further implication of Kia’s sustainability mission. 

Standard equipment across the new Sorento line-up
Regardless of trim level, the new Sorento offers an unrivalled level of equipment at each individual price point. The new line-up brings back Kia’s easy-to-understand, three-tier structure, with ‘2’, ‘3’ and ‘4’ variants.

As standard on every new Sorento, Kia offers the following highlights:

• Automatic headlight control
• LED: DRLs, front and rear fog lights, rear lights, headlights
• Electrically folding, adjustable and heated door mirrors with LED indicators
• Roof rails and rear spoiler
• Rain-sensing front wiper
• Dual automatic and rear air conditioning
• Heated front seats and heated artificial leather steering wheel
• Start/stop button with smart entry system
• 2^nd row sliding and auto-folding seat
• 6x USB-C charge ports (2x front, 2x front seats, 2x third row)
• 2x 12v socket (1x rear, 1x luggage compartment)
• Luggage area: LED light, under-floor storage, net and load cover
• 12.3-inch touchscreen navigation
• Wireless Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ ^1.
• Free 7-year Kia Connect services ^1.
• Bluetooth® connection with voice recognition
• Ecall emergency service
• Over-the-air software updates
• Smart cruise control with stop/go functionality
• Intelligent speed limit assist (ISLA) and manual speed limiter
• Drive mode select
• Electronic stability control (ESC)
• Dynamic brake control (DBC)
• Trailer stability assist (TSA)
• Multi-collision braking system (MCB)
• Paddle shifters
• Lane keep and lane follow assist (LKA/LFA)
• Reversing camera system
• Front and rear parking sensors

The new Sorento also continues its predecessor’s legacy as one of the safest cars in its segment, with a range of passive and active safety and security systems as standard. All Sorento models receive front centre airbags, side and curtain front airbags, all-round three-point seatbelts, impact-sensing auto door unlocking, 2^nd row grab handle, ISOFIX child seat top tethers and anchor fixings in the 2^nd and 3^rd row, child lock, immobiliser, locking wheel nuts, a visible VIN and a Thatcham Category 1 alarm system.

In the UK, a striking Mineral Blue exterior paint finish is offered as standard, with the option of five additional premium colours: White Pearl, Midnight Black and Interstellar Grey, as well as Cityscape Green (new for Sorento, and previously offered only on the Niro), and a new addition, Volcanic Sand. These premium paint finishes are available on all models for an additional £675.

Sorento ‘2’ from £41,995
The Sorento ‘2’ marks the entry-point to the model line-up. Available with diesel, HEV or PHEV power, ‘2’ models benefit from the following highlights – along with the standard equipment listed above:

• 17-inch alloy wheels (19-inch on PHEV)
• Tinted glass
• All-round electric windows with driver auto up/down function
• Cloth and artificial leather upholstery
• Auto-dimming rear view mirror
• Manual front seat height adjuster
• Manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel adjustment
• 4-inch driver display screen
• 6-speaker audio system
• Forward collision avoidance assist (FCA 1.5)
• Highway driving assist (HDA)

Sorento ‘3’ from £46,195
Sitting at the centre of the new Sorento line-up, ‘3’ models bring an additional range of equipment and interior technology, including:

• 19-inch alloy wheels
• LED ‘4 cube’ headlights with low beam assist
• Sequential indicators
• Privacy glass
• All-round electric windows with front and rear auto up/down function
• Black leather upholstery
• Power adjustable seats (front)
• Driver electric lumbar support
• Outer 2^nd row heated seats
• 2^nd row manual window blinds
• Height adjustable smart power tailgate
• Rear LED cabin light
• Ambient lighting
• 12.3-inch driver display screen
• Bose™ premium sound system with 12 speakers
• Wireless mobile phone charger
• Blindspot view monitor (BVM)
• 360-degree around view monitor
• Forward collision avoidance assist (FCA 2.0)
• Blindspot collision avoidance assist (BCA) with rear-cross traffic alert (RCTA)
• Parking collision-avoidance assist (PCA)
• Highway driving assist (HDA 2.0)
• Rear self-levelling suspension

 Sorento ‘4’ from £50,695
Crowning the new Sorento line-up is the ‘4’ grade, the most technologically advanced version of the model that Kia has ever offered. The Sorento ‘4’ takes all the standard equipment of a ‘3’ model, and adds the following:

• Unique 19-inch alloy wheels for HEV and PHEV (20-inch on diesel)
• Panoramic sunroof with tilting/sliding function and automatic electric blind
• Black Nappa leather upholstery ^2.
• Driver power adjustable memory seat
• Front passenger power seat
• Front passenger and driver electric lumbar support
• Driver and front passenger premium relaxation seats
• Ventilated front seats
• Electric tilt and telescopic steering column
• Electronic rear view mirror with full display
• Alloy pedals
• Rear LED personal lights
• Digital key
• Fingerprint recognition
• Customisable head-up display
• Remote smart park assist (RSPA)

The new Sorento line-up

All variants of the new Sorento are available with Kia’s revolutionary seven-year/100,000-mile warranty as standard. The new Sorento is available to order from today via Kia’s UK-wide dealer network.