2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV

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Rating8.9

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$33,590 - $36,590
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Kia always goes the extra mile to jam-pack features

Unfortunately doesn't come in AWD

New technology features added as standard and as options

The third row is more spacious than most midsize SUVs

No option between powertrain.

Easy-to-use infotainment system

Specs & Features

$33,590

price

227 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

258 lb.-ft.

torque

6-Speed Automatic

transmission

1.6L 4cyl FWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid fares well in the midsize SUV segment. Adding $2,010 to the price of the standard gasoline variant, the Kia Sorento Hybrid carries a base price of MSRP of $33,590 and is offered in 2 trims, reaching a price of MSRP of $36,590 for its top trim. The engine on service here is a familiar 1.6L Inline-4 engine supported by a 270-volt electric system. Mated to a 6-Speed Automatic transmission, it makes 227 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. The combined fuel economy improves from 26 MPG on the standard gasoline variant to 37 MPG on the hybrid variant, making the increase in sticker price worth it. The performance of the Kia Sorento Hybrid also improves here, with the car accelerating from 0 to 60 MPH in 8.6 seconds. Kia offers the same 7 colors for the Kia Sorento hybrid.

Buying Advice

It seems going with the S trim is the best choice for the average user. The EX trim, albeit appealing, is not worth the additional $3,000 over the S trim’s price tag.

Trims

    S
    $33,590 onwards
    • Engine: 1.6L 4cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 227 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 258 lb.-ft.
    • 0-60 mph: 7.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 122 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 37 mpg
    EX
    $36,590 onwards
    • Parking assist
    • Sliding and tilting glass Sunroof

Compare to similar cars

Price

$33,590- $36,590

Engine

hybrid

Rating

8.86

Horsepower

227 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

258 lb.-ft.

Capacity

6

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$38,735- $50,640

hybrid

7.78

243 hp @ 6000 rpm

175 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

8

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$166,425- $180,500

hybrid

7.86

443 hp @ 5250 rpm

516 lb.-ft. @ 1000 rpm

5

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$50,105- $52,105

hybrid

7.39

318 hp @ 6500 rpm

322 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

7

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$51,310- $57,310

hybrid

7.29

308 hp @ 6000 rpm

247 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

6

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$69,545- $88,985

hybrid

8.57

494 hp @ 5000 rpm

630 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

7

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$32,670- $40,000

hybrid

7.28

219 hp @ 5700 rpm

163 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

5

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2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    7.2 sec15.6 sec122 mph
    4.7 sec13.2 sec-
    5.1 sec--
    6.1 sec14.8 sec-
    6.7 sec15.1 sec125 mph
    7.2 sec16.2 sec118 mph

    2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      39 mpg35 mpg37 mpg17.7 gal.690.3/619.5 mi.
      40 mpg37 mpg39 mpg14.5 gal.580/536.5 mi.
      36 mpg35 mpg36 mpg17.1 gal.615.6/598.5 mi.
      29 mpg28 mpg29 mpg17.2 gal.498.8/481.6 mi.
      27 mpg28 mpg27 mpg18 gal.486/504 mi.
      22 mpg25 mpg23 mpg18 gal.-

      2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        189.4 in.74.8 in.66.7 in.6.9 in.110.8 in.
        201.8 in.87.5 in.67.3 in.8 in.117.9 in.
        199.3 in.89.9 in.70 in.-119.1 in.
        198.8 in.78.9 in.69.9 in.7.9 in.119.1 in.
        196.9 in.74.6 in.67.7 in.7.9 in.109.8 in.
        194.9 in.76 in.68.1 in.8 in.112.2 in.

        2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          12.6 cu.ft.108.3 cu.ft.75.5 cu.ft.
          16 cu.ft.141.3 cu.ft.84.3 cu.ft.
          18.2 cu.ft.110.7 cu.ft.87.8 cu.ft.
          18.3 cu.ft.140.5 cu.ft.65.7 cu.ft.
          7.5 cu.ft.116.2 cu.ft.58.5 cu.ft.
          28.8 cu.ft.98.3 cu.ft.55.1 cu.ft.

          2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            78.2 cu.ft.12.6 cu.ft.75.5 cu.ft.-
            55.1 cu.ft.28.8 cu.ft.55.1 cu.ft.-
            84.3 cu.ft.16 cu.ft.84.3 cu.ft.-
            83.1 cu.ft.18.2 cu.ft.87.8 cu.ft.-
            65.7 cu.ft.18.3 cu.ft.65.7 cu.ft.-
            50.3 cu.ft.17.1 cu.ft.50.3 cu.ft.67 ft.

            2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              2000 lbs.1598 lbs.4065 lbs.
              5600 lbs.1477 lbs.5673 lbs.
              5000 lbs.-4969 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1495 lbs.4330 lbs.
              -900 lbs.3847 lbs.
              -1070 lbs.4905 lbs.

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