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2023 Kia Sorento

HEV EX FWD

Hybrid FWD MSRP $36,690Compare this trim against anything →

What the HEV EX adds over the LX (+$6,300)

Spec	LX	HEV EX
Rear brake diameter	304.8 mm	325.1 mm
Curb weight (maximum)	3794 lbs	4000 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	3715 lbs	3979 lbs
Aspiration	naturally aspirated	twin turbo
Engine displacement	2497 cc	1598 cc
Horsepower	191 hp	227 hp
Torque	181 lb-ft	258 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)	$30,390	$36,690
Overall length	189 in	189.4 in
Parking brake type	Manual foot-activated	epb
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: 2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain's chairs, 8-way power adjustable passenger's seat, Dual zone automatic temperature control, Electrochromic rear-view mirror (auto day/night), Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Junction Assist, Gloss black radiator grille mesh, Heated front seats with 3 settings, Highway Driving Assist (HDA), Illuminated vanity mirrors, LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs), LED fog lights, Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control: with Stop and Go Curve Control (NSCC-C), Paddle Shifters, Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) with off switch, Premium front seatback pockets, Push-button start with Smart Key and remote start button on key fob, Rear liftgate-mounted spoiler with Gloss black finish, Rollover sensor, Shark fin antenna, Side impact sensor, Smart Power Tailgate, Wireless phone charger

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter	325.1 mm
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Rear brake diameter	325.1 mm
Rear brake type	ventilated disc
Parking brake type	epb

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	227 hp
Torque	258 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)

$36,690

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 hybrid

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)	4000 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 kit

Safety29 std · 0 opt

Forward Collision Avoidance Assist; Fusion Type: Car, Pedestrian and Cyclist
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 (LDW)
Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS)
Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control: with Stop and Go Curve Control (NSCC-C)
Rear view camera with dynamic guidelines
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) with off switch
Safe Exit Assist (SEA)
4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS)
Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA-R) and Parallel Exit
Driver's knee airbag
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
High Beam Assist (HBA)
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
Rear Occupant Alert with sensor (ROA)
Rollover sensor
Side impact sensor
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) High-Line

Infotainment9 std · 0 opt

6 speakers (including 2 tweeters)
Android Auto™
Apple CarPlay™
Auxiliary, USB and iPod audio input jacks
Bluetooth® wireless technology with voice recognition
Paddle Shifters
Standard sound system
Steering wheel audio controls
Wireless phone charger

Convenience5 std · 0 opt

Smart Power Tailgate
Push-button start with Smart Key and remote start button on key fob
12V Power outlet (rear floor console, luggage)
Driver and Passenger's central door lock
Power windows with driver's one-touch auto up/down and safety

Climate2 std · 0 opt

2nd Row Air Vents
Dual zone automatic temperature control

Seating4 std · 0 opt

2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain's chairs
Heated front seats with 3 settings
3rd-row 50/50 split-folding seats
8-way power adjustable passenger's seat

Interior13 std · 1 opt

4.3-inch color TFT LCD supervision meter cluster
Electrochromic rear-view mirror (auto day/night)
Dual-level cargo floor
Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
Luggage area: net hook
Metal paint interior door handles
Overhead console, room lamp and cargo lamp
Premium front seatback pockets
Tilt and telescopic steering column
Day and night rear-view mirror
Illuminated vanity mirrors
Dual sunvisor, sliding with vanity mirrors
LED overhead console, room lamp and cargo lamp optional
Front and rear side door pockets

Exterior22 std · 0 opt

Acoustic Front Windshield
Body-color outside door handles
Body-color outside mirrors
Front variable intermittent windshield wipers
Gloss black radiator grille mesh
Heated outside mirrors
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
LED fog lights
LED positioning headlamps
LED side mirror repeater lamps
Matte Black Lower Door Cladding and Wheel Arch Molding
Power adjustable outside mirrors with integrated LED Turn Signals
Privacy Rear Windows and Tailgate Glass
Rear liftgate-mounted spoiler with Gloss black finish
Satin Chrome DLO surround
Shark fin antenna
Tailgate glass heater with timer
Tinted Front Door Windows and Windshield
Auto light control
Solar Front Door Windows and Windshield
LED High Mounted Stop Lamp
Temporary spare tire

Powertrain3 std · 0 opt

Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Idle Stop and Go (ISG)
Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)

Chassis1 std · 0 opt

MacPherson front suspension and Multi-link rear suspension

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

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2023 Sorento. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the HEV EX

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2023 Kia Sorento HEV EX?

The manufacturer lists $36,690 for the 2023 Kia Sorento HEV EX. That is $6,300 above the LX, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.

What does the 2023 Kia Sorento HEV EX add over the LX?

Against the LX, 24 features become standard that the LX does not and 21 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.