Kia Sorento Specs & Performance

2025 Kia Sorento Performance
 

The Kia Sorento is a family-friendly SUV with amazing performance versatility, offering gas, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid variations for your Kearny Mesa drives. Plus, the maneuverable exterior size makes driving and parking in San Diego a breeze. Learn more about the Kia Sorento specs and performance with Kearny Mesa Kia, and apply for financing if you want to get pre-approved for a new Sorento.

 

2025 Kia Sorento Performance Options

Whether you desire maximum horsepower or maximum fuel savings, there’s a 2025 Kia Sorento performance option to match. Choose from two powerful gas engines with the standard 2025 Sorento, or enjoy electrified efficiency in the 2025 Sorento Hybrid or 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid.

Compare the 2025 Kia Sorento specs and performance highlights for all models below:

2025 Kia Sorento Engines: Gas

2.5L 4-Cylinder

  • Available on: LX, S 
  • 191 hp
  • 181 lb-ft of torque
  • 8-speed automatic transmission
  • Front-wheel drive (FWD): LX, S
  • Available all-wheel drive (AWD): S

Turbocharged 2.5L 4-Cylinder

  • Available on: EX, SX, X-Line EX AWD, X-Line SX AWD, X-Line SX Prestige AWD, X-Pro SX Prestige AWD
  • 281 hp
  • 311 lb-ft of torque
  • 8-speed dual-clutch transmission (wet type)
  • Front-wheel drive (FWD): EX, SX
  • All-wheel drive (AWD): X-Line EX AWD, X-Line SX AWD, X-Line SX Prestige AWD, X-Pro SX Prestige AWD

2025 Kia Sorento Engine: Hybrid

1.6L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder and Full Parallel Hybrid System

  • Standard on all trims
  • Combined 227 hp
  • Combined 258 lb-ft of torque
  • 6-speed automatic transmission
  • Front-wheel drive (FWD): EX
  • All-wheel drive (AWD): EX (available), SX Prestige (standard)

2025 Kia Sorento Engine: Plug-In Hybrid

1.6L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder and Full Parallel Hybrid System

  • Standard on all trims
  • AC synchronous permanent magnet motor
  • Combined 261 hp
  • Combined 258 lb-ft of torque
  • 6-speed automatic transmission
  • Standard all-wheel drive (AWD)

2025 Kia Sorento Exterior Dimensions

Before bringing any of these models home, you’ll want to study the 2025 Kia Sorento exterior dimensions. Although the Sorento has a sprawling interior, the exterior size remains nimble and won’t hamper the 2025 Kia Sorento performance or handling. 

Review the 2025 Kia Sorento exterior dimensions for each model type:

2025 Kia Sorento

  • Height (FWD): 66.7 inches (LX) or 66.9 inches (S, EX, SX)
  • Height (AWD): 67.9 inches (S) or 70.3 inches (X-Line EX AWD, X-Line SX AWD, X-Line SX Prestige AWD, X-Pro SX Prestige AWD)
  • Width: 74.8 inches
  • Length: 189.6 inches (LX, S, EX, SX) or 189.8 inches (X-Line EX AWD, X-Line SX AWD, X-Line SX Prestige AWD, X-Pro SX Prestige AWD)
  • Wheelbase: 110.8 inches

2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid

  • Height: 66.7 inches
  • Width: 74.8 inches
  • Length: 189.6 inches
  • Wheelbase: 110.8 inches

2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid

  • Height: 66.9 inches
  • Width: 74.8 inches
  • Length: 189.6 inches
  • Wheelbase: 110.8 inches

Experience the 2025 Kia Sorento Specs at Kearny Mesa Kia

We hope this overview of the 2025 Kia Sorento specs for the gas, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid models has helped you determine what suits your needs the best! Contact us anytime with any additional questions or to schedule a test drive in San Diego, and don’t forget to explore our compelling Kia specials.

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