The 2025 KIA Sorento will bring us updated styling on the exterior and interior. This mid-size SUV will offer hybrid and standard powertrains under the hood, and we expect that the 2025 model will have an updated PHEV engine. The Kia Sorento gained popularity thanks to its practical interior and wide range of equipment choices. Also, it offers one of the best driving capabilities in the class. The Sorento lacked towing capability and modern tech features, and we expect that KIA will improve this in the 2025 model year. Also, the biggest complaint is the lack of space in the third row, which should be fixed with a new model.
The upcoming Sorento will share the same platform as the previous model, and it will also offer the same engine lineup. The base engine option will be the 2.5-liter inline-four engine that will produce 200 horsepower. The next in line will be the 2.5-liter powertrain, but this time it will be turbocharged, and it will produce around 280 horsepower. And on top-tier trims, we will see two hybrid options.
The Sorento will come with two hybrid powertrains available. Both mills will be paired with a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine that will be paired with one or two electric motors. The base hybrid will produce around 220 horsepower, and a more potent engine will produce up to 280 horsepower.
The 2025 KIA Sorento will come with an all-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic gearbox, which will also be an improvement from the 2024 model, which was offered just with a 6-speed automatic. Also, the PHEV model will just come with all-wheel drive, and it will offer solid off-road performance. Especially in trims that are focused on offroad driving. That trim will get an upgraded 18-inch wheel with all-terrain tires and a rear-locking differential.
We will also see 40 miles of just electric drive, and we expect to see best-in-class fuel efficiency.
The towing capacity for the 2025 KIA Sorento will range from 3500 pounds for a base hybrid variant up to 5500 pounds for a V6 engine, with a maximum towing package included.
The 2025 KIA Sorento will feature an updated design for the 2025 model year. The exterior will be the same for standard models and hybrid variants. The exterior will feature a modern, futuristic design with a big and aggressive grille. Headlights will get a refreshed design, and we expect to see a new daylight design.
The side view of the car will stay nearly the same, except for a few small touches.
The biggest change will include new premium color options and a new rim design that will come with the 2025 model.
Rear and will also receive a small restaging upgrade. That will include a new taillight design and a new, more aggressive rear bumper.
The interior will have an attractive interior that will be revised for the 2025 model. The info entertainment and digital driver gauges will be in the same line. The driver screen will be 12.3 inches in size, and it will offer all the information that drivers need. The info-entertainment system will share the same diagonal size, but it will offer a touchscreen option and come in a higher resolution. The standard equipment will include all modern connectivity options, including both Android Auto and Apple Car Play. The higher-end trims will be equipped with a 12-speaker premium system that is signed by Bose. Some of the additional features that are worth mentioning are the wireless charging pad and motorized sunroof.
The safety features will include all up-to-date technology. Some of them will be. Emergency breaking. Lane Keeping Assist with Lane Departure Warning. Pedestrian and cycling detection Adaptive Cruise Control and Parking Sensors.
The price of the 2025 KIA Sorento will start at $35,000 for the base trim LX and go up to $53,000 for the top-tier trim Prestige, which will come with a new PHEV hybrid engine.
The cheapest hybrid model will be the EX Hybrid, and you will need to pay around $40.000 for it.
The interesting model will be the EX-Xline, and this model will come with good offroad features and the strongest gasoline engine available. This model will cost you around $42,000.
The SX Prestige trim will offer maximum towing capabilities, and it will come with a well-equipped interior, so this is our choice for the best trim if you need a well-equipped interior and a capable towing vehicle.
The starting price for this model will start at $45,000.
The release date of the new Sorento is set for Q3 of 2024.
The competition to consider is the Volkswagen Tiguan, Ford Explorer, Hyundai Santa Fe, Lexus RX, and the new Honda Pilot.
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