PHEV SX AWD
What the PHEV SX adds over the LX 2.5 (+$15,600)
| Spec | LX 2.5 | PHEV SX |
|---|---|---|
| Rear brake diameter | 304.8 mm | 325.1 mm |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3794 lbs | 4537 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3715 lbs | 4502 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 Turbo Plug-In Hybrid engine |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | Swing Arm Type |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5357 lbs | 5953 lbs |
| Second-row legroom | 41.7 in | 40.3 in |
| MPG (city) | 24 mpg | 35 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 26 mpg | 79 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 29 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $29,590 | $45,190 |
| Overall length | 189 in | 189.4 in |
| Steering type | C-MDPS | R-MDPS |
| Tire size | 235/65R17 | 235/55R19 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.798:1 | 3.648:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 6 |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 19 in |
| Wheel width | 7 in | 7.5 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, 10.25-inch Touchscreen Navigation, Radio, Satellite Radio, UVO telematics, Android Auto/CarPlay, and Voice Recognition (AVN 5.0 Wide), 12.3-inch color TFT LCD supervision meter cluster, 19-inch alloy wheels, 2-way power lumbar support, 2nd and 3rd Row Air Vents, 2nd row captain's chairs, 2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain's chairs, 6-speed automatic transmission, 8 speakers (including center speaker and external amplifier), Automatic defog system, Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA-R), Drive Mode Select (Comfort, Sport, Eco, Smart, Snow Modes), Dual sunvisor, sliding with vanity mirrors and driver's ticket holder, Dual zone automatic temperature control, Electric Chromic rear-view mirror, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Junction Assist, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist; Fusion Type: Car, Pedestrian and Cyclist, GT-Line bumper design with Satin Chrome Accents, Gloss black radiator grille mesh, Heated front seats with 3 settings, LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs), LED fog lights, LED projector headlamps, LED rear combination lamps, Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, Panoramic sunroof with power shade, Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R), Perforated Leather seat trim, Power folding outside mirrors, Power outlet (center fascia, rear floor console, luggage), Push-button start with Smart Key and remote start button on key fob, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA), Rear spoiler with Gloss black finish, Roof rails - Satin Chrome, Safe Exit Assist (SEA), Satin Chrome interior door handles, Shark fin antenna, SynTex artificial leather seating material, 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 | 6.9 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 Turbo Plug-In Hybrid engine |
| Valve configuration | Swing Arm Type |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 177.2 hp |
| Torque | 195.4 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 35 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 79 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 33 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 | 40.3 in |
| Third-row legroom | 29.6 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $45,190 |
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 | 235/55R19 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.648:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4537 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4502 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5953 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 19 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety32 std · 0 opt
- 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
- 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)
- Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R)
- Safe Exit Assist (SEA)
- 3-point seat belts
- 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS)
- Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA-R)
- 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
- Park range door unlock
- 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
Infotainment8 std · 0 opt
- 10.25-inch Touchscreen Navigation, Radio, Satellite Radio, UVO telematics, Android Auto/CarPlay, and Voice Recognition (AVN 5.0 Wide)
- 8 speakers (including center speaker and external amplifier)
- 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 (center fascia, rear floor console, luggage)
- Power windows with driver's one-touch auto up/down and safety
- Driver and Passenger's central door lock
Climate4 std · 0 opt
- Dual zone automatic temperature control
- 2nd Row Air Vents
- 2nd and 3rd Row Air Vents
- Automatic defog system
Seating11 std · 0 opt
- 2nd row captain's chairs
- 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support
- Heated front seats with 3 settings
- 2-way power lumbar support
- 2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain's chairs
- 3rd-row 50/50 split-folding seats
- Perforated Leather seat trim
- SynTex artificial leather seating material
- Up/down adjustable 2nd-row headrest
- Up/down adjustable 3rd-row headrest
- Up/down adjustable front-row headrest
Interior17 std · 1 opt
- Electric Chromic rear-view mirror
- 12.3-inch color TFT LCD supervision meter cluster
- Assist Grips (x4)
- Dual sunvisor, sliding with vanity mirrors and driver's ticket holder
- ECOMINDER indicator
- Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
- Metal paint interior door handles
- Satin Chrome interior door handles
- 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
- Overhead console with sunglass holder
- Trip computer
- LED overhead console, room lamp and cargo lamp optional
- Front and rear side door pockets
- Rheostat
Exterior29 std · 0 opt
- Panoramic sunroof with power shade
- LED projector headlamps
- Power folding outside mirrors
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Acoustic Front Windshield
- Body-color outside door handles
- Front variable intermittent windshield wipers
- GT-Line bumper design with Satin Chrome Accents
- Gloss black radiator grille mesh
- Heated outside mirrors
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
- LED fog lights
- LED positioning headlamps
- LED rear combination lamps
- Matte Black with Chrome accent lower door garnish and wheel arch molding treatment
- Power adjustable outside mirrors with integrated LED Turn Signals
- Rear spoiler with Gloss 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
Powertrain6 std · 0 opt
- Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
- 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 · 0 opt
- Cargo net hook
- Dual-level cargo floor
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 PHEV SX
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV SX?
The manufacturer lists $45,190 for the 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV SX. That is $15,600 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 PHEV SX add over the LX 2.5?
Against the LX 2.5, 40 features become standard that the LX 2.5 does not and 22 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.