Latest driver tech
Unrivalled comfort for up to 7
Class leading safety
A new kind of luxury SUV.
A 7-seat large SUV that puts the focus firmly on family and luxury.
More spacious, more versatile with class-leading innovations wrapped in finely tailored style.The Kia Sorento not only is one of the most high-tech Kia cars ever made, but also leads the way in large SUV design.
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Awards
Drive Car of the Year 2021
Overall Winner
Drive Car of the Year 2021
Best Large SUV
Carsales Car of the Year 2020
Car of the Year Winner
Carsales Car of the Year 2020
Best Family SUV winner
Design
Looks that thrill.
Modern, yet iconic
Crafted to illuminate
Alloy wheels
Contemporary and dynamic
The Sorento has evolved with a new interpretation of the unmistakable ‘tiger nose’ grille, displaying a wider shape which organically wraps around the integrated LED headlights on each side.
The sharper, more assertive appearance is complemented by a wider lower air intake, book ended by wing-shaped air curtains to channel air around the car.
Sleek and sharp LED headlights, powerfully designed to light the way, not only in the dark of night, but in broad daylight.
GT-Line grade dual LED projection type headlights shown.
A chiseled and muscular shape is just the start. Every variant in the range comes equipped with alloy wheels that have been specifically designed to complement the Sorento’s athletic design. This includes the full-size spare.
20" Dark chrome finish alloy wheels available on GT-Line grade.
19" Machine finish alloy wheels available on Sport+ grade.
18" Machine finish alloy wheels available on Sport grade.
17" alloy wheels available on S grade.
The vertical LED tail lights wrap around the side of the body for a more striking presence on the road.
LED rear combination lights available on GT-Line & Sport+ grades.
Commanding luxury.
Tech
The most advanced Kia yet.
10.25" Touchscreen
12.3" Digital Supervision instrument cluster
Remote Smart Parking Assist[W]
Rotary gear shift dial
A wide array of features deserves a wide screen. The high resolution 10.25 inch central touchscreen responds to your touch on the console and the steering wheel. Pinch, zoom, swipe and customise your screen with split view.
Available on GT-Line, Sport+ & Sport grades.
The 12.3 inch high resolution digital screen delivers a tailored driving experience. Choose from 4 selectable themes creating a highly responsive and innovative wide-screen experience.
Available on GT-Line grade.
The Remote Smart Parking Assist system integrated to your smart key starts the car remotely and allows you to control forward and backward movements of the vehicle. This conveniently allows easier parking or exiting from tight spaces and garages. Emergency braking is applied when the system detects any objects.
Available on GT-Line grade.
Intuitive and clear the dial type gear shift makes changing gears as simple as turning a dial.
Available on GT-Line grade.
Tech
So much tech.
So easy to use.
BOSE® advanced sound system
8" Colour Head Up Display
Ambient mood lighting
Smart charging
The powerful 12 speaker BOSE® surround-sound audio system delivers an immersive sound to all three rows.
Available on GT-Line grade.
Keep your eyes on the road with the colour head up display projecting driving information within your field of view.
The system displays alerts from the car’s numerous driver assistance technologies, details of vehicle speed, and turn-by-turn navigation instructions.
Available on GT-Line grade.
Beautiful by day, the Sorento cabin grows even more captivating when night falls. The available 64-colour LED ambient lighting lets you create an atmosphere to suit your mood.
Available on GT-Line grade.
Keep everyone charged up for adventure with available wireless smartphone fast charging as well as intuitively placed USB charge ports for outboard passengers.
Wireless phone fast charging (Qi) available on GT-Line grade.
1st row backseat USB ports available on GT-Line & Sport+ grades.
Your space, enhanced.
Comfort
Luxury at large.
Quilted Nappa leather appointed[L] seats
Heated & ventilated seating
Quiet mode & driver intercom
Sounds of nature
Finely tailored quilted Nappa leather appointed[L] seats are designed to offer optimum comfort and a greater drive.
Available on GT-Line grade.
Enjoy the ultimate comfort all year round with 3-step adjustable 1st row ventilated seats & 1st/2nd outboard heated seats.
With smart temperature comfort control, the car automatically switches on the driver's heated seat/steering wheel or ventilated seat if there’s a major difference between the climate control setting and the actual temperature inside the cabin.
Ventilated & heated 1st row seats and heated outboard 2nd row seats available on GT-Line grade.
Heated 1st row seats available on Sport+ grade.
Heated steering wheel available on GT-Line & Sport+ grades.
The quiet mode will allow you to mute the rear speakers while the audio continues in the front row only.
With drive talk in-car intercom you can easily communicate with 3rd row passengers who can hear you clearly through the 3rd row speakers.
Available on GT-Line grade.
A new ambient sound function allows you to select from a range of relaxing natural soundscapes.
Space
Capacity for change.
Outstanding versatility
Panoramic sunroof
3-Stage Automatic Climate Control
Easy in, easy out
With the available hands-free smart power tailgate, simply stand behind the vehicle for three seconds for the tailgate to automatically open, giving you 187L of cargo space behind the third-row seats. Fold the third-row flat to increase cargo space to 616L.
Need more space? With a single touch, watch the second-row seats fold flat to gain access to an enormous 2,011L of space.
Have your very own private sky lounge experience with the panoramic glass sunroof, creating an open, spacious feeling.
Available on GT-Line grade.
The 3-stage automatic fan control adjusts from a gentle breeze to strong air circulation and temperature control, just the way you want it.
Available on GT-Line, Sport+ & Sport grades.
Just push a button to move the second-row seats forward for an easy entry into the third row. Aided by the platform’s longer wheelbase the second-row seats now slide up to 45mm further, creating a wider point of entry to the third row.
Power, meet finesse.
Performance
Versatile performance.
Powertrain
Eight speeds and four modes
Multi-Terrain Control
Improved towing capability
Exude a powerful presence.
Easy to maneuver and fun to drive, the new, lighter-weight Sorento is available with a choice of spirited and efficient engines. Choose from an all new SmartStream 3.5L V6 petrol or a SmartStream 2.2L turbo diesel engine.
The 8-speed automatic & a Kia first wet-type dual clutch transmissions are smooth, sporty and smart.
The Drive Mode Selector lets you dial in the Sorento’s driving character, from enthusiastic Sport mode to easy-going ECO.
8 speed automatic available on petrol models.
8 speed DCT available on diesel models.
A born adventurer.
The available terrain mode provides optimum driving force on challenging road conditions during your drive. Terrain Mode will offer better traction, stability and control on different types of surfaces such as Mud, Snow or Sand, featuring dedicated new driver modes for each scenario.
Available on diesel models.
The all new Sorento has improved towing downball weight for an uncompromising road trip.
Fine-tuned for Aussie roads.
To deliver exceptional car-like handling with comfort and dependability to suit our roads, the Sorento was subjected to an extensive local ride and handling tuning program over thousands of kilometres across urban, country, and outback roads in Australia.
Advanced AWD Coupling..
Sudden bumps in the road. An icy patch. Tricky curves ahead. The advanced AWD system is optimised to prepare you for paths less travelled so you are always in control.
The Drive Mode Select System, Terrain Mode Select System and Electronic Stability & Traction Control System all come together to ensure grip and stability on a range of surfaces.
AWD and Terrain Mode Select System available on Diesel models.
Designed to protect.
Class-leading safety
Safety that's a step ahead.
Blind Spot View Monitor*
Parking Collision Avoidance Assist*
Junction Turning*
Multi Collision Brake*
A second pair of eyes. By activating the turn signal, the wide-angle surround view monitors will display live footage of other vehicles in your blind spots on the 12.3” instrument cluster.
Available on GT-Line grade.
The Parking Collision Avoidance Assist System warns you with visual/audible alarms and haptic steering feedback while also engaging the brakes when it anticipates collision with an obstacle and/or pedestrians.
Available on GT-Line grade.
When the Automatic Emergency Braking system detects a risk of collision when turning at an intersection, the system will warn the driver with audio/visual alerts, steering wheel vibration and will automatically apply the brakes.
The Multi Collision Braking system engages automatic braking when an airbag is deployed during a primary collision to help mitigate a secondary collision.
Safety
Highlights.
Safe Exit Assist*
Safe Exit Assist*
The Safe Exit Assist system will look out for you as it detects and warns of approaching vehicles that enter your blind spot zone before you open your door.
Additionally passenger doors will automatically lock so that exit is not possible until the hazard has cleared on GT-line grade.
Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)*
Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)*
Make it safely to all destinations with Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB). Using radar and camera data, your Sorento will sense the potential for a collision with a pedestrian, car or cyclist ahead and apply emergency braking to avoid or reduce the effects of a collision.
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist*
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist*
The Blind Spot Collision Avoidance system helps prevent or reduce the risk of collision with vehicles in the adjacent lane or coming from behind when the driver switches lanes through audio-visual alerts and haptic steering feedback. The Electronic Stability Control will also activate to prevent the vehicle from colliding with the adjacent vehicle approaching from the blind spot, if the driver fails to observe or obey the audio-visual warnings prior.
Electronic Stability Control*
Electronic Stability Control*
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) automatically applies braking to help you stay on course when it detects potential skidding.
Vehicle Stability Management*
Vehicle Stability Management*
Continuously monitoring road conditions, the VSM helps to protect occupants by automatically controlling the steering and brakes when the road gets bumpy.
Driver Attention Alert+
Driver Attention Alert+
Have the supportive co-pilot you’ve always wanted as Driver Attention Alert+ (DAA+) monitors your driving and alerts you if it detects loss of concentration or tiredness. It also notifies you with an audio-visual alert when the vehicle in front has moved while stopped at a traffic light stop.
Advanced Smart Cruise Control*
Advanced Smart Cruise Control*
Feel at home on any road with Advanced Smart Cruise Control using radar to maintain a predetermined distance from the vehicle directly ahead, automatically slowing or accelerating your Sorento when appropriate. The ASCC will also come to a complete stop if the vehicle in front stops, and will accelerate if the vehicle in front accelerates within 3 seconds.
Lane Following Assist*
Lane Following Assist*
Lane Following Assist works with the Smart Cruise Control system to help the vehicle remain in the centre of the lane by continuously correcting the course of the vehicle when Smart Cruise Control is activated.
Lane Keeping Assist with Lane Change Assist*
Lane Keeping Assist with Lane Change Assist*
Confidence wherever the tracks may lead.
Lane Changing Assist with Lane Keeping Assist will provide audio-visual alerts if you indicate into a lane that has an adjacent vehicle while providing haptic steering feedback to get you back to the right place.
360° View Camera*
360° View Camera*
The 360° camera view system combines four wide-angle images, from cameras at the front, rear, and sides of the vehicle, to provide seamless visibility. Perfect for parking in tight squeezes.
Available on GT-Line grade.
7 Airbags including front centre side
7 Airbags including front centre side
Feel secure on each journey knowing you are surrounded with 7 airbags that will help potentially reduce injuries in the event of a collision. Seven airbags are offered: driver, front passenger, front passenger side, two curtain and a class-leading front centre side airbag which helps minimise the chance of a head clash between the front seat occupants.
Range
Pick your ride.
S
Petrol or Diesel
Key Specifications
- 8” Touchscreen with Android Auto™[B], Apple CarPlay™[A] and Multi Connection Bluetooth
- Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB - Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist and Junction Assist)*
- Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist*
- Multi Collision Brake*
- Front centre side airbag
- Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist*
- LED Headlights & fog lights
- 17" Alloy wheels with full size spare
- Advanced Smart Cruise Control*
- Drive Mode Select with Terrain Mode[D]
Sport
Petrol or Diesel
Key Specifications
- In addition to S:
- 10.25” Touchscreen with Android Auto™[B], Apple CarPlay™[A] and Multi-connection Bluetooth
- Satellite navigation with 10 year traffic and map update
- Dual zone climate control (3-stage)
- Auto window defogger
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
- 18" Machine finish alloy wheels with full size spare
- 10-way power driver's seat (including 2-way lumbar support)
Sport+
Petrol or Diesel
Key Specifications
- Smart Key with Push Button Start
- Smart Power Tailgate with height adjustment
- Leather appointed[L] seats
- Remote Engine Start
- Heated 1st row Seats
- Heated Steering Wheel
- 2x USB back seat charging ports
- LED rear combination lights
- 19" Machine finished alloy wheels with full size spare
GT-Line
Petrol or Diesel
Key Specifications
- In addition to Sport+:
- 12.3" digital instrument cluster
- 8" Head Up Display
- Blind Spot View Monitor*
- Remote Smart Parking Assist[W]*
- Parking Collision Avoidance Assist*
- Quilted Nappa leather appointed[L] seats
- Interior Mood Lighting
- 360°Camera View
- Ventilated 1st row Seats
- Panoramic sunroof (powered)
- Fast Wireless Smartphone Charger
- BOSE® Premium Sound Systems (12 Speakers)
- 20" Dark chrome finish alloy wheels with full size spare
- All information and illustrations are based on data available at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Contact your local Kia dealer for current information.
Due to Supply chain interruptions and semiconductor shortages, we are experiencing extended lead times across selected models. Please be assured, Kia Australia and our Dealer network are working proactively to minimise customer lead times. Customers are advised to continue to order at their earliest convenience and contact your local Kia Dealer for further information. - *Safety technologies are supplemental systems and do not replace the need for the driver to exercise care and attention. For more information about Kia's safety systems, please see your local Kia dealer or refer to your Kia vehicle's owner's manual.
- [A]Apple CarPlay™ connectivity requires compatible iOS device. See apple.com.au for more details. Apple CarPlay™ is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
- [B]Android Auto™ connectivity requires compatible Android device. See android.com/intl/en_au/ for more details. Android Auto™ is a registered trademark of Google Inc.
- [D]Available on Diesel models.
- [L]Leather appointed seats may comprise of genuine leather, polyurethane and other man-made materials or a combination thereof.
- [W]The Road Traffic Code 2000 in WA prohibits people from driving a vehicle unless a person is behind the steering wheel and they have full control over the vehicle. The use of this Remote Smart Park Assist (RSPA) feature will not comply with this rule and thus it should not be used while within WA.
- Kia's Unlimited KM 7 Year Warranty. Note: 7 year/150,000km warranty for vehicles used for the following: rental vehicles, hire cars, taxis, courier vehicles, driving school vehicles, security vehicles, bus and tour vehicles. Capped Price Servicing: Maximum payable for specified number of manufacturer's standard scheduled maintenance services up to 7 years or 105,000kms, whichever occurs first. Complimentary Roadside Assistance for the first year. Renewed yearly by completing scheduled maintenance services at Kia Dealerships (up to maximum 8 years). Terms and conditions for Warranty, Capped Price Servicing and Roadside Assistance can be found at www.kia.com/au/owners/warranty.html