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2025 Kia Sorento

S FWD

Gas FWD MSRP $34,890Compare this trim against anything →

What the S adds over the LX (+$2,900)

SpecLXS
Curb weight (maximum)3814 lbs3975 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3814 lbs3898 lbs
Base MSRP (excludes destination)$31,990$34,890
Tire size235/65R17235/60R18
Wheel diameter17 in18 in
Wheel width7 in7.5 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar, 10.25-inch Touchscreen Navigation, Radio, Satellite Radio, UVO telematics, Android Auto/CarPlay, and Voice Recognition, 18-inch alloy, Gloss Black wheels, Dual zone automatic temperature control, Front and rear powered windows, Front seatback pockets (Premium), Gloss Black roof rails, Heated front seats with 3 settings, Highway Driving Assist (HDA), Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control-Ramp with Stop & Go & Curve Control (NSCC-R), Parking Distance Warning – Forward & Reverse (PDW-F & R) with off switch, Parking Distance Warning – Forward & Reverse (PDW-F & R) with off switch, Power windows with Driver's auto up/down and safety, Premium Leatherette seat trim, SynTex artificial leather seating material, Wireless phone charger

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter325.1 mm
Front brake typeventilated disc
Rear brake diameter304.8 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 clearance6.9 in
Overall height66.7 in
Overall length189.6 in
Overall width74.8 in
Wheelbase110.8 in

Engine Basics

Aspirationnaturally aspirated
Cylinder count4
Engine displacement2497 cc
Fuel injection systemgdi mpi
Engine type (full description)2.5L 4-cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine
Valve configurationDOHC 16-Valve

Engine Output

Horsepower191 hp
Torque195.2 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)23 mpg
MPG (combined)26 mpg
MPG (highway)31 mpg

Fuel System

Fuel tank capacity17.7 gal

Headroom

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

Legroom

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

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)$34,890

Seating

Passenger seating capacity7

Shoulder Room

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

Steering

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

Suspension

Front suspension typeMcPherson Strut
Rear suspension typeMulti-Link

Tires

Tire size235/60R18

Transmission

Final drive ratio3.798:1 (FWD)
Transmission speeds8
Transmission typeautomatic

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)3975 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3898 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating5357 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter18 in
Wheel materialforged alloy
Wheel width7.5 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety26 std · 0 opt

  • Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with Parallel Exit
  • Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA): Fusion type, car, pedestrian and cyclist with Junction Assist
  • Forward Collision Avoidance Assist –Junction Turning (FCA-JT)
  • Lane Following Assist (LFA)
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
  • Dual front advanced airbags

Infotainment8 std · 0 opt

  • 10.25-inch Touchscreen Navigation, Radio, Satellite Radio, UVO telematics, Android Auto/CarPlay, and Voice Recognition
  • 6 speakers (including 2 tweeters)
  • Android Auto™
  • Apple CarPlay™
  • Auxiliary, USB and iPod audio input jacks
  • Bluetooth® wireless technology with voice recognition

Convenience7 std · 0 opt

  • Push-button start with Smart Key and remote start button on key fob
  • 12V Power outlet (rear floor console, luggage)
  • Front and rear powered windows
  • Keyless Entry Remote Control with Burglar Alarm and Panic
  • Manual Tailgate
  • Driver and Passenger's central door lock

Climate2 std · 0 opt

  • 2nd Row Air Vents
  • Dual zone automatic temperature control

Seating7 std · 0 opt

  • 2nd-row 60/40 split-folding seats
  • Heated front seats with 3 settings
  • SynTex artificial leather seating material
  • 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar
  • 3rd-row 50/50 split-folding seats
  • 4-way adjustable passenger's seat

Interior13 std · 0 opt

  • 4.3-inch color TFT LCD supervision meter cluster
  • Door pocket bottle holder
  • Dual-level cargo floor
  • Front seatback pockets (Premium)
  • Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
  • Luggage area: net hook

Exterior19 std · 5 opt

  • LED projector headlamps
  • 18-inch alloy, Gloss Black wheels
  • Amber LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
  • Body-color outside door handles
  • Body-color outside mirrors
  • Front variable intermittent windshield wipers

Powertrain6 std · 0 opt

  • Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
  • 2.5L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine
  • 8-speed automatic transmission
  • Drive Mode Select (Comfort, Sport, Eco, Smart Modes)
  • 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 2025 Sorento. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the S

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2025 Kia Sorento S?

The manufacturer lists $34,890 for the 2025 Kia Sorento S. That is $2,900 above the LX, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.

What does the 2025 Kia Sorento S add over the LX?

Against the LX, 17 features become standard that the LX does not and 6 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.