HEV S FWD
What the HEV S adds over the LX 2.5 (+$4,500)
| Spec | LX 2.5 | HEV S |
|---|---|---|
| Rear brake diameter | 304.8 mm | 325.1 mm |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3794 lbs | 4065 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3715 lbs | 3979 lbs |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Engine displacement | 2497 cc | 1598 cc |
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 177.2 hp |
| Torque | 181 lb-ft | 195.4 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L 4-cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine | 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Hybrid engine |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | Swing Arm Type |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 6.8 in |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5357 lbs | 5578 lbs |
| Second-row legroom | 41.7 in | 40.7 in |
| MPG (city) | 24 mpg | 39 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 26 mpg | 37 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 29 mpg | 35 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $29,590 | $34,090 |
| Overall length | 189 in | 189.4 in |
| Steering type | C-MDPS | R-MDPS |
| Final drive ratio | 3.798:1 | 3.510:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 6 |
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 kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 325.1 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 325.1 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 75.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 38.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 12.6 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in |
| Overall height | 66.7 in |
| Overall length | 189.4 in |
| Overall width | 74.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1598 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Hybrid engine |
| Valve configuration | Swing Arm Type |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 177.2 hp |
| Torque | 195.4 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 39 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 37 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 35 mpg |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40.3 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.1 in |
| Third-row headroom | 36.8 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 40.7 in |
| Third-row legroom | 29.6 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $34,090 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 59.1 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 58.1 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 53 in |
Steering
| Steering type | R-MDPS |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.0 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | McPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link |
Tires
| Tire size | 235/65R17 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.510:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4065 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3979 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5578 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety37 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
- Full-length side curtain airbags
- Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
- Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
- Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS)
- Rear view camera
- Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
- Safe Exit Assist (SEA)
- 3-point seat belts
- 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS)
- Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA-R)
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Hold
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist; Fusion Type: Car, Pedestrian and Cyclist
- Front seat-belt pretensioners
- Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
- Impact sensing door unlock
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
- Park range door unlock
- Parking Distance Warning - Forward and Reverse (PDW-F&R)
- Rear Occupant Alert with sensor (ROA)
- Rollover sensor
- Side impact sensor
- Speed sensing door lock
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
- Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) High-Line
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
- Bluetooth® wireless technology with voice recognition
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Wireless phone charger
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
- 8-way power adjustable passenger's seat
- Premium Leatherette seat trim
- Up/down adjustable 2nd-row headrest
- Up/down adjustable 3rd-row headrest
- Up/down adjustable front-row headrest
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
- Rear door mounted cup holders
- Day and night rear-view mirror
- Floor console with center armrest, cup holders and storage box
- Illuminated vanity mirrors
- Tilt and telescopic steering column
- Dual sunvisor, sliding with vanity mirrors
- Front seatback pockets
- LED overhead console, room lamp and cargo lamp
- Overhead console with sunglass holder
- Trip computer
- Front and rear side door pockets
- Rheostat
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
- Black and chrome coating radiator grille frame
- Black radiator grille mesh
- Body-color outside door handles
- Front variable intermittent windshield wipers
- Heated outside mirrors
- LED multi-reflection headlamps with LED Low Beams and Halogen High Beams
- LED positioning headlamps
- LED rear combination lamps
- Matte Black with Chrome accent lower door garnish and wheel arch molding treatment
- Matte and Gloss Black Bridge-Type Roof Rack
- Power adjustable outside mirrors with integrated LED Turn Signals
- Rear combination lamps
- Rear spoiler with matte black finish
- Roof rails - Satin Chrome
- Satin Chrome DLO surround
- Shark fin antenna
- Tailgate glass heater with timer
- Tinted Front Door Windows and Windshield
- Auto light control
- Privacy Rear Windows and Tailgate Glass
- Solar Front Door Windows and Windshield
- Hidden black single exhaust
- LED High Mounted Stop Lamp
- Temporary spare tire
- Low washer fluid warning system
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)
- Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
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 kitsHow much is the 2022 Kia Sorento HEV S?
The manufacturer lists $34,090 for the 2022 Kia Sorento HEV S. That is $4,500 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.