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2021 Kia Sorento

8 trims · 12 configurations · SUV

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$5,442

1398 for sale · Starting MSRP $29,390 – $42,590

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Key specifications

NHTSA safety

★★★★☆

4 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★☆
Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆
Side (driver)★★★★★
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 4 recalls on record

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on LX

Total price (LX MSRP)

$29,390

Typical monthly

$582/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2021 Kia Sorento trims

  • LX FWD

    MSRP
    $29,390
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    24/29
    Horsepower
    191 hp
    Torque
    181 lb-ft
    Engine
    2.5L I4 gas
    Seating
    7
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    75.5
    Max towing
    2,000 lbs

  • LX AWD

    MSRP
    $31,190
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    23/25
    Horsepower
    191 hp
    Torque
    181 lb-ft
    Engine
    2.5L I4 gas
    Seating
    7
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    75.5
    Max towing
    2,000 lbs

  • S FWD

    MSRP
    $31,890
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    24/29
    Horsepower
    191 hp
    Torque
    181 lb-ft
    Engine
    2.5L I4 gas
    Seating
    7
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    75.5
    Max towing
    2,000 lbs

  • S AWD

    MSRP
    $33,690
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    23/25
    Horsepower
    191 hp
    Torque
    181 lb-ft
    Engine
    2.5L I4 gas
    Seating
    7
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    75.5
    Max towing
    2,000 lbs

  • Hybrid S

    MSRP
    $33,590
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    39/35
    Horsepower
    227 hp
    Torque
    258 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.6L I4 hybrid
    Seating
    6
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    75.5
    Max towing
    2,000 lbs

  • EX FWD

    MSRP
    $34,990
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    22/29
    Horsepower
    281 hp
    Torque
    311 lb-ft
    Engine
    2.5L I4 gas
    Seating
    6
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    75.5
    Max towing
    3,500 lbs

  • EX AWD

    MSRP
    $36,790
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    21/28
    Horsepower
    281 hp
    Torque
    311 lb-ft
    Engine
    2.5L I4 gas
    Seating
    6
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    75.5
    Max towing
    3,500 lbs

  • Hybrid EX

    MSRP
    $36,590
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    39/35
    Horsepower
    227 hp
    Torque
    258 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.6L I4 hybrid
    Seating
    6
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    75.5
    Max towing
    3,500 lbs

  • SX FWD

    MSRP
    $37,990
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    22/29
    Horsepower
    281 hp
    Torque
    311 lb-ft
    Engine
    2.5L I4 gas
    Seating
    6
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    75.5
    Max towing
    3,500 lbs

  • SX AWD

    MSRP
    $39,790
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    21/28
    Horsepower
    281 hp
    Torque
    311 lb-ft
    Engine
    2.5L I4 gas
    Seating
    6
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    75.5
    Max towing
    3,500 lbs

  • SX Prestige

    MSRP
    $40,590
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    22/29
    Horsepower
    281 hp
    Torque
    311 lb-ft
    Engine
    2.5L I4 gas
    Seating
    6
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    75.5
    Max towing
    3,500 lbs

  • SX Prestige X-Line

    MSRP
    $42,590
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    21/28
    Horsepower
    281 hp
    Torque
    311 lb-ft
    Engine
    2.5L I4 gas
    Seating
    6
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    75.5
    Max towing
    3,500 lbs

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type
LX FWDgas
LX AWDgas
S FWDgas
S AWDgas
Hybrid Shybrid
EX FWDgas
EX AWDgas
Hybrid EXhybrid
SX FWDgas
SX AWDgas
SX Prestigegas
SX Prestige X-Linegas
Fuel type
LX FWDregular unleaded
LX AWDregular unleaded
S FWDregular unleaded
S AWDregular unleaded
Hybrid Sregular unleaded
EX FWDregular unleaded
EX AWDregular unleaded
Hybrid EXregular unleaded
SX FWDregular unleaded
SX AWDregular unleaded
SX Prestigeregular unleaded
SX Prestige X-Lineregular unleaded
Cylinders
LX FWDI4
LX AWDI4
S FWDI4
S AWDI4
Hybrid SI4
EX FWDI4
EX AWDI4
Hybrid EXI4
SX FWDI4
SX AWDI4
SX PrestigeI4
SX Prestige X-LineI4
Displacement
LX FWD2.5 L
LX AWD2.5 L
S FWD2.5 L
S AWD2.5 L
Hybrid S1.6 L
EX FWD2.5 L
EX AWD2.5 L
Hybrid EX1.6 L
SX FWD2.5 L
SX AWD2.5 L
SX Prestige2.5 L
SX Prestige X-Line2.5 L
Horsepower
LX FWD191 hp
LX AWD191 hp
S FWD191 hp
S AWD191 hp
Hybrid S227 hp
EX FWD281 hp
EX AWD281 hp
Hybrid EX227 hp
SX FWD281 hp
SX AWD281 hp
SX Prestige281 hp
SX Prestige X-Line281 hp
Torque
LX FWD181 lb-ft
LX AWD181 lb-ft
S FWD181 lb-ft
S AWD181 lb-ft
Hybrid S258 lb-ft
EX FWD311 lb-ft
EX AWD311 lb-ft
Hybrid EX258 lb-ft
SX FWD311 lb-ft
SX AWD311 lb-ft
SX Prestige311 lb-ft
SX Prestige X-Line311 lb-ft
Transmission
LX FWD8-speed automatic
LX AWD8-speed automatic
S FWD8-speed automatic
S AWD8-speed automatic
Hybrid S6-speed automatic
EX FWD8-speed automated manual
EX AWD8-speed automated manual
Hybrid EX6-speed automatic
SX FWD8-speed automated manual
SX AWD8-speed automated manual
SX Prestige8-speed automated manual
SX Prestige X-Line8-speed automated manual
Drivetrain
LX FWDfront wheel drive
LX AWDall wheel drive
S FWDfront wheel drive
S AWDall wheel drive
Hybrid Sfront wheel drive
EX FWDfront wheel drive
EX AWDall wheel drive
Hybrid EXfront wheel drive
SX FWDfront wheel drive
SX AWDall wheel drive
SX Prestigefront wheel drive
SX Prestige X-Lineall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type
LX FWDSUV
LX AWDSUV
S FWDSUV
S AWDSUV
Hybrid SSUV
EX FWDSUV
EX AWDSUV
Hybrid EXSUV
SX FWDSUV
SX AWDSUV
SX PrestigeSUV
SX Prestige X-LineSUV
Doors
LX FWD5
LX AWD5
S FWD5
S AWD5
Hybrid S5
EX FWD5
EX AWD5
Hybrid EX5
SX FWD5
SX AWD5
SX Prestige5
SX Prestige X-Line5
Seating
LX FWD7
LX AWD7
S FWD7
S AWD7
Hybrid S6
EX FWD6
EX AWD6
Hybrid EX6
SX FWD6
SX AWD6
SX Prestige6
SX Prestige X-Line6
Length
LX FWD189 in
LX AWD189 in
S FWD189 in
S AWD189 in
Hybrid S189.4 in
EX FWD189 in
EX AWD189 in
Hybrid EX189.4 in
SX FWD189 in
SX AWD189 in
SX Prestige189 in
SX Prestige X-Line189 in
Width
LX FWD74.8 in
LX AWD74.8 in
S FWD74.8 in
S AWD74.8 in
Hybrid S74.8 in
EX FWD74.8 in
EX AWD74.8 in
Hybrid EX74.8 in
SX FWD74.8 in
SX AWD74.8 in
SX Prestige74.8 in
SX Prestige X-Line74.8 in
Height
LX FWD66.7 in
LX AWD66.7 in
S FWD66.9 in
S AWD66.9 in
Hybrid S56.9 in
EX FWD66.9 in
EX AWD66.9 in
Hybrid EX56.9 in
SX FWD66.9 in
SX AWD66.9 in
SX Prestige66.9 in
SX Prestige X-Line70.3 in
Wheelbase
LX FWD110.8 in
LX AWD110.8 in
S FWD110.8 in
S AWD110.8 in
Hybrid S110.8 in
EX FWD110.8 in
EX AWD110.8 in
Hybrid EX110.8 in
SX FWD110.8 in
SX AWD110.8 in
SX Prestige110.8 in
SX Prestige X-Line110.8 in
Ground clearance
LX FWD6.9 in
LX AWD6.9 in
S FWD6.9 in
S AWD6.9 in
Hybrid S6.9 in
EX FWD6.9 in
EX AWD6.9 in
Hybrid EX6.9 in
SX FWD6.9 in
SX AWD6.9 in
SX Prestige6.9 in
SX Prestige X-Line8.2 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity
LX FWD12.6 cu ft
LX AWD12.6 cu ft
S FWD12.6 cu ft
S AWD12.6 cu ft
Hybrid S12.6 cu ft
EX FWD12.6 cu ft
EX AWD12.6 cu ft
Hybrid EX12.6 cu ft
SX FWD12.6 cu ft
SX AWD12.6 cu ft
SX Prestige12.6 cu ft
SX Prestige X-Line12.6 cu ft
Max cargo capacity
LX FWD75.5 cu ft
LX AWD75.5 cu ft
S FWD75.5 cu ft
S AWD75.5 cu ft
Hybrid S75.5 cu ft
EX FWD75.5 cu ft
EX AWD75.5 cu ft
Hybrid EX75.5 cu ft
SX FWD75.5 cu ft
SX AWD75.5 cu ft
SX Prestige75.5 cu ft
SX Prestige X-Line75.5 cu ft
Max towing
LX FWD2,000 lbs
LX AWD2,000 lbs
S FWD2,000 lbs
S AWD2,000 lbs
Hybrid S2,000 lbs
EX FWD3,500 lbs
EX AWD3,500 lbs
Hybrid EX3,500 lbs
SX FWD3,500 lbs
SX AWD3,500 lbs
SX Prestige3,500 lbs
SX Prestige X-Line3,500 lbs
Max payload
LX FWD1,563 lbs
LX AWD1,533 lbs
S FWD1,563 lbs
S AWD1,533 lbs
Hybrid S1,784 lbs
EX FWD1,358 lbs
EX AWD1,348 lbs
Hybrid EX1,579 lbs
SX FWD1,358 lbs
SX AWD1,348 lbs
SX Prestige1,358 lbs
SX Prestige X-Line1,348 lbs
Curb weight
LX FWD3,794 lbs
LX AWD3,935 lbs
S FWD3,794 lbs
S AWD3,935 lbs
Hybrid S3,794 lbs
EX FWD3,999 lbs
EX AWD4,120 lbs
Hybrid EX3,999 lbs
SX FWD3,999 lbs
SX AWD4,120 lbs
SX Prestige3,999 lbs
SX Prestige X-Line4,120 lbs
Fuel tank
LX FWD17.7 gal
LX AWD17.7 gal
S FWD17.7 gal
S AWD17.7 gal
Hybrid S17.7 gal
EX FWD17.7 gal
EX AWD17.7 gal
Hybrid EX17.7 gal
SX FWD17.7 gal
SX AWD17.7 gal
SX Prestige17.7 gal
SX Prestige X-Line17.7 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG
LX FWD26
LX AWD24
S FWD26
S AWD24
Hybrid S37
EX FWD25
EX AWD24
Hybrid EX37
SX FWD25
SX AWD24
SX Prestige25
SX Prestige X-Line24
City MPG
LX FWD24
LX AWD23
S FWD24
S AWD23
Hybrid S39
EX FWD22
EX AWD21
Hybrid EX39
SX FWD22
SX AWD21
SX Prestige22
SX Prestige X-Line21
Highway MPG
LX FWD29
LX AWD25
S FWD29
S AWD25
Hybrid S35
EX FWD29
EX AWD28
Hybrid EX35
SX FWD29
SX AWD28
SX Prestige29
SX Prestige X-Line28

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2021 Kia Sorento FAQ

How much does the 2021 Kia Sorento cost?
The 2021 Kia Sorento has a starting MSRP of $29,390, ranging up to $42,590 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes LX from $29,390; S from $31,890; EX from $34,990; SX from $37,990; SX Prestige from $40,590; SX Prestige X-Line from $42,590. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $5,442.
What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Kia Sorento?
The 2021 Kia Sorento achieves up to 37 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2021 Kia Sorento have?
The 2021 Kia Sorento offers up to 75.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
How much can the 2021 Kia Sorento tow?
The 2021 Kia Sorento has a maximum towing capacity of up to 3,500 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.
Is the 2021 Kia Sorento safe?
The 2021 Kia Sorento earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
How many trims does the 2021 Kia Sorento come in?
The 2021 Kia Sorento is available in 6 trims (12 total configurations) across SUV body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.