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2022 Kia Sorento

HEV S AWD

Hybrid AWD MSRP $36,090Compare this trim against anything →

What the HEV S adds over the LX 2.5 (+$6,500)

SpecLX 2.5HEV S
Rear brake diameter304.8 mm325.1 mm
Curb weight (maximum)3794 lbs4065 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3715 lbs3979 lbs
Aspirationnaturally aspiratedtwin turbo
Engine displacement2497 cc1598 cc
Horsepower191 hp177.2 hp
Torque181 lb-ft195.4 lb-ft
Engine type (full description)2.5L 4-cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Hybrid engine
Valve configurationDOHC 16-ValveSwing Arm Type
Ground clearance6.9 in6.8 in
Gross vehicle weight rating5357 lbs5578 lbs
Second-row legroom41.7 in40.7 in
MPG (city)24 mpg39 mpg
MPG (combined)26 mpg37 mpg
MPG (highway)29 mpg35 mpg
Base MSRP (excludes destination)$29,590$36,090
Overall length189 in189.4 in
Steering typeC-MDPSR-MDPS
Final drive ratio3.798:13.510:1
Transmission speeds86

Standard here, not on the base trim: 1.6L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Hybrid 4-cylinder engine, 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, 10.25-inch Touchscreen Navigation and Radio with integrated Modem, Bluetooth Wireless Android Auto/CarPlay, Voice Recognition and SXM (DA 2.0V), 10.25-inch Touchscreen Navigation, Radio, Satellite Radio, UVO telematics, Android Auto/CarPlay, and Voice Recognition (AVN 5.0 Wide), 2-way power lumbar support, 20-inch alloy wheels, 2nd row captain's chairs, 2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain's chairs, 6-speed automatic transmission, 8-way power adjustable passenger's seat, All Wheel Drive (AWD), Automatic defog system, Black and chrome coating radiator grille frame, Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA-R), Drive Mode Select (Comfort, Sport, Eco, Smart, Snow Modes), Dual zone automatic temperature control, Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Hold, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Junction Assist, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist; Fusion Type: Car, Pedestrian and Cyclist, Front and rear side door pockets with bottle holder, Heated front seats with 3 settings, Highway Driving Assist (HDA), LED overhead console, room lamp and cargo lamp, LED projector headlamps, LED rear combination lamps, Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, Matte and Gloss Black Bridge-Type Roof Rack, Parking Distance Warning - Forward and Reverse (PDW-F&R), Power folding outside mirrors, Premium Leatherette seat trim, Push-button start with Smart Key and remote start button on key fob, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA), Rear door mounted cup holders, Roof rails - Satin Chrome, Safe Exit Assist (SEA), Shark fin antenna, Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Wireless phone charger

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter325.1 mm
Front brake typeventilated disc
Rear brake diameter325.1 mm
Rear brake typeventilated disc

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row75.5 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row38.5 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 3rd row12.6 cu-ft

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance6.8 in
Overall height66.7 in
Overall length189.4 in
Overall width74.8 in
Wheelbase110.8 in

Engine Basics

Aspirationtwin turbo
Cylinder count4
Engine displacement1598 cc
Fuel injection systemgdi mpi
Engine type (full description)1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Hybrid engine
Valve configurationSwing Arm Type

Engine Output

Horsepower177.2 hp
Torque195.4 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)39 mpg
MPG (combined)37 mpg
MPG (highway)35 mpg

Headroom

Front headroom40.3 in
Second-row headroom39.1 in
Third-row headroom36.8 in

Legroom

Front legroom41.4 in
Second-row legroom40.7 in
Third-row legroom29.6 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)$36,090

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room59.1 in
Second-row shoulder room58.1 in
Third-row shoulder room53 in

Steering

Steering typeR-MDPS
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)19.0 ft

Suspension

Front suspension typeMcPherson Strut
Rear suspension typeMulti-Link

Tires

Tire size235/65R17

Transmission

Final drive ratio3.510:1
Transmission speeds6
Transmission typeautomatic

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)4065 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3979 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating5578 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter17 in
Wheel materialforged alloy
Wheel width7 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety37 std · 0 opt

  • Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go
  • Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Junction Assist
  • Lane Following Assist (LFA)
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
  • Dual front advanced airbags
  • Dual front seat-mounted side airbags

Infotainment9 std · 0 opt

  • 10.25-inch Touchscreen Navigation and Radio with integrated Modem, Bluetooth Wireless Android Auto/CarPlay, Voice Recognition and SXM (DA 2.0V)
  • 10.25-inch Touchscreen Navigation, Radio, Satellite Radio, UVO telematics, Android Auto/CarPlay, and Voice Recognition (AVN 5.0 Wide)
  • 6 speakers (including 2 tweeters)
  • Android Auto™
  • Apple CarPlay™
  • Auxiliary, USB and iPod audio input jacks

Convenience6 std · 0 opt

  • Push-button start with Smart Key and remote start button on key fob
  • Front and rear powered windows
  • Keyless Entry Remote Control with Burglar Alarm and Panic
  • Power outlet (rear floor console, luggage)
  • Power windows with driver's one-touch auto up/down and safety
  • Driver and Passenger's central door lock

Climate3 std · 0 opt

  • Dual zone automatic temperature control
  • 2nd Row Air Vents
  • Automatic defog system

Seating11 std · 0 opt

  • 2nd row captain's chairs
  • Heated front seats with 3 settings
  • 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support
  • 2-way power lumbar support
  • 2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain's chairs
  • 3rd-row 50/50 split-folding seats

Interior18 std · 0 opt

  • 4.2-inch color TFT LCD supervision meter cluster
  • Assist Grips (x4)
  • ECOMINDER indicator
  • Front and rear side door pockets with bottle holder
  • Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
  • Metal paint interior door handles

Exterior30 std · 1 opt

  • Panoramic sunroof with power shade optional
  • LED projector headlamps
  • Power folding outside mirrors
  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • 20-inch alloy wheels
  • Acoustic Front Windshield

Powertrain7 std · 0 opt

  • All Wheel Drive (AWD)
  • 1.6L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Hybrid 4-cylinder engine
  • 6-speed automatic transmission
  • Drive Mode Select (Comfort, Sport, Eco, Smart Modes)
  • Drive Mode Select (Comfort, Sport, Eco, Smart, Snow Modes)
  • Idle Stop and Go (ISG)

Cargo2 std · 1 opt

  • Cargo net hook
  • Dual-level cargo floor
  • Cargo cover optional

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2022 Sorento. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the HEV S

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2022 Kia Sorento HEV S?

The manufacturer lists $36,090 for the 2022 Kia Sorento HEV S. That is $6,500 above the LX 2.5, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.

What does the 2022 Kia Sorento HEV S add over the LX 2.5?

Against the LX 2.5, 39 features become standard that the LX 2.5 does not and 20 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.