The facelifted fourth-generation Kia Sorento is a five-door SUV built around family practicality, offering diesel, hybrid and turbocharged petrol power with either front- or all-wheel drive depending on how you plan to use it.
Each Kia Sorento engine suits a different routine. The 2.2 TD AT 2WD diesel pulls strongly at low revs for long motorway runs, the 1.6 T AT Hybrid 2WD favours town driving, and the 2.5 T-GDI DCT 4WD petrol adds all-wheel-drive traction. Dual-clutch transmissions shift quickly and smoothly.
SUV 5-doors — Kia Sorento Engines and Transmissions
Kia Sorento trim levels sit on top of the mechanical package rather than changing it. The 1.6 T AT Hybrid 2WD, for example, comes as Base or EX: both share the same powertrain, while higher equipment grades typically add comfort, infotainment and assistance features. Check each listing individually.
Kia Sorento battery capacity is modest by design. The 1.6 T AT Hybrid 2WD uses a lithium-ion pack that recharges through braking and the engine, never needing a plug. It supports the petrol unit when pulling away and allows short electric-only stretches at low speed, trimming urban fuel use.