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2025 Kia Sorento

SX FWD

Gas FWD MSRP $41,690Compare this trim against anything →

What the SX adds over the LX (+$9,700)

Spec	LX	SX
Curb weight (maximum)	3814 lbs	4074 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	3814 lbs	3979 lbs
Aspiration	naturally aspirated	twin turbo
Horsepower	191 hp	281 hp
Torque	195.2 lb-ft	311.6 lb-ft
Engine type (full description)	2.5L 4-cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine	2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine
MPG (city)	23 mpg	20 mpg
MPG (combined)	26 mpg	23 mpg
MPG (highway)	31 mpg	29 mpg
Base MSRP (excludes destination)	$31,990	$41,690
Passenger seating capacity	7	6
Tire size	235/65R17	255/45R20
Final drive ratio	3.798:1 (FWD)	4.846:1 (1st) / 3.316:1 (2nd)
Transmission type	automatic	dct
Wheel diameter	17 in	20 in
Wheel width	7 in	8.5 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar, 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, 2-way power lumbar support, 2.5L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine, 20-inch alloy, Machine Finished and Gloss Black wheels, 2nd row captain's chairs, 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS), 8-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), 8-way power adjustable passenger's seat, Acoustic Front Windshield, Auto light control, Driver's knee airbag, Dual sunvisor, sliding with vanity mirrors and driver's ticket holder, Dual zone automatic temperature control, Front and rear powered windows, Front seatback pockets (Premium), Gloss Black roof rails, Heated front seats with 3 settings, Heated outside mirrors, Hidden black single exhaust, Highway Driving Assist (HDA), Illuminated vanity mirrors, Immobilizer, Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic (auto day/night), Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic (auto day/night) and Homelink, LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs), LED fog lights, LED overhead console, room lamp and cargo lamp, 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, Privacy Rear Windows and Tailgate Glass, Rheostat, Rollover sensor, Side impact sensor, Smart Power Tailgate with Auto Close

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter	325.1 mm
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Rear brake diameter	304.8 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	189.6 in
Overall width	74.8 in
Wheelbase	110.8 in

Engine Basics

Aspiration	twin turbo
Cylinder count	4
Engine displacement	2497 cc
Fuel injection system	gdi mpi
Engine type (full description)	2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine
Valve configuration	DOHC 16-Valve

Engine Output

Horsepower	281 hp
Torque	311.6 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)	20 mpg
MPG (combined)	23 mpg
MPG (highway)	29 mpg

Fuel System

Fuel tank capacity

17.7 gal

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	41.7 in
Third-row legroom	29.6 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)

$41,690

Seating

Passenger seating capacity

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room	59.1 in
Second-row shoulder room	58.1 in
Third-row shoulder room	53 in

Steering

Steering type	C-MDPS
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)	19.0 ft

Suspension

Front suspension type	McPherson Strut
Rear suspension type	Multi-Link

Tires

Tire size

255/45R20

Transmission

Final drive ratio	4.846:1 (1st) / 3.316:1 (2nd)
Transmission speeds	8
Transmission type	dct

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)	4074 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	3979 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating	5357 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter	20 in
Wheel material	forged alloy
Wheel width	8.5 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety31 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
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, Including Lead Vehicle Departure Alert (DAW)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
Parking Distance Warning – Forward & Reverse (PDW-F & R) with off switch
Rear Side Airbags
Safe Exit Assist (SEA)
4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS)
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)
Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control-Ramp with Stop & Go & Curve Control (NSCC-R)
Rear Occupant Alert with ultrasonic sensors (ROA)
Rollover sensor
Side impact sensor
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
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

Convenience7 std · 0 opt

Smart Power Tailgate with Auto Close
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
Driver and Passenger's central door lock
Power windows with Driver's auto up/down and safety

Climate2 std · 0 opt

2nd Row Air Vents
Dual zone automatic temperature control

Seating8 std · 0 opt

2nd row captain's chairs
10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar
Heated front seats with 3 settings
SynTex artificial leather seating material
2-way power lumbar support
3rd-row 50/50 split-folding seats
8-way power adjustable passenger's seat
Premium Leatherette seat trim

Interior17 std · 0 opt

Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic (auto day/night)
Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic (auto day/night) and Homelink
Door pocket bottle holder
Dual-level cargo floor
Front seatback pockets (Premium)
Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
Luggage area: net hook
Metal paint interior door handles
Rear center armrest with dual cup holders
Tilt and telescopic steering column
Floor console with center armrest, cup holders and storage box
Illuminated vanity mirrors
Dual sunvisor, sliding with vanity mirrors and driver's ticket holder
LED overhead console, room lamp and cargo lamp
Trip computer
Front and rear side door pockets
Rheostat

Exterior24 std · 9 opt

Panoramic sunroof with power shade optional
LED projector headlamps
20-inch alloy, Machine Finished and Gloss Black wheels
Acoustic Front Windshield
Amber LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Body-color outside mirrors
Front variable intermittent windshield wipers
Gloss Black roof rails
Heated outside mirrors
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
LED fog lights
LED projector headlamps with Low and High Beams
LED side mirror repeater lamps
Power adjustable outside mirrors with integrated LED Turn Signals
Rear liftgate-mounted spoiler
Satin Chrome DLO surround
Shark fin antenna
Tailgate glass heater with timer
Tinted Front Door Windows and Windshield
Dawning Red Paint optional
Glacial White Pearl Paint optional
Gloss Black DLO surround optional
Matte and Gloss Black Bridge-Type Roof Rack optional
Midnight Lake Blue Paint optional
Snow White Pearl Paint optional
Wolf Gray Paint optional
X-Line bumper design with Molded-In Skid Plates optional
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

Powertrain7 std · 0 opt

Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
2.5L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine
8-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)
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

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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 SX

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2025 Kia Sorento SX?

The manufacturer lists $41,690 for the 2025 Kia Sorento SX. That is $9,700 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 SX add over the LX?

Against the LX, 43 features become standard that the LX does not and 16 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.