All about Kia Sorento SUV ✓ Specification ✓ Exterior ✓ Interior ✓ Mileage ✓ Color ✓ Features ✓ Price ✓ Comparison.
Last Updated On: 23-06-2022

Kia, a Korean car manufacturing company is going to launch updated Kia Sorento SUV in the international market and it could also come after a few months as well in the Indian market. The Kia motors already got very successful in a very short period by the launch of Kia Seltos SUV which is dominating the SUV segment completely. Now the company is also thinking to expand its car range to cover more car segments. However, the company not confirmed any details about for Sorento to come in India, but could be possible which will become completely CKD route. The new model was scheduled to make global debut at the 2020 Geneva Motor Show; however, the event was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. As a reminder, Kia had showcased the previous-generation Sorento at the 2020 Delhi Auto Expo. The upcoming Sorento possible to come with both 5 and 7 seat option. The SUV will rival the likes of the Toyota Fortuner, Honda CR-V, VW Taigun, Ford Endeavour and the Mahindra Alturas G4.
2021 Kia Sorento SUV – Expected Launch Date | |
Kia Sorento SUV | Anytime in 2022 |
Kia Sorento SUV – Engine Specifications
The new-gen Kia Sorento is available with multiple engine options in the global market, but for the Indian market, we expect two engine options will be made available. First with a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine and an electric motor producing 227bhp and 350Nm of torque. Another one gets a 2.2-litre, 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine which capable of producing 199bhp of power and 440Nm of torque. Instead of the 8-speed torque converter, the Sorento gets an 8-speed wet-plate DCT.
Petrol engine | Kia Sorento SUV 2021 |
Engine type | 1.6-litre SmartStream turbocharged petrol engine |
Displacement | 1,551 cc |
No. of cylinders | 4 |
Power | 227 bhp @ 3,750 rpm |
Torque | 350 Nm @ 1,750 rpm |
Transmission | 6-speed Manual or 6-speed torque-converter Automatic |
Emission Standard | BS-6 |
Drivetrain | FWD |
Driving Range | – kmrs |
Diesel engine | Kia Sorento SUV 2021 |
Engine type | 2.2-litre SmartStream turbocharged diesel engine |
Displacement | 2,151 cc |
No. of cylinders | 4 |
Power | 199 hp @ 3,750 rpm |
Torque | 420 Nm @ 1,750-2,750 rpm |
Transmission | 8-speed Manual or DCT Automatic |
Emission Standard | BS-6 |
Drivetrain | AWD |
Driving Range | – kmrs |
Kia Sorento SUV – Dimensions & Weight | |
Length | 4,810 mm |
Width | 1,900 mm |
Height | 1,700 mm |
Wheelbase | 2,815 mm |
Ground Clearance | 176 mm |
Capacity | |
No. of Doors | 5-Doors |
Seating Capacity | 5-7 Person |
No. of Seating Rows | 3-Rows |
Bootspace | 187 to 821-litres |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67-litres |
Kerb Weight | 1,908 – 2,610 kg |
Suspensions, Brakes & Steering | |
Front Suspension | McPherson Strut |
Rear Suspension | Mulit-link |
Front Brake Type | Ventilated Disc |
Rear Brake Type | Ventilated Disc |
Steering Type | Power assisted (Hydraulic) |
Wheel Type | Alloy Wheels |
Front Tyres | 255/45 R20 |
Rear Tyres | 255/45 R20 |
Top Speed | 199 kmph |
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) | 9.5 seconds |
Kia Sorento SUV 2021 – Exterior & Interior Design
The 2021 Kia Sorento now has family design, which we have already seen on the latest Kia products including the Seltos. Upfront is a prominent signature ‘Tiger Nose’ grille with integrated full-LED headlamps, aggressive bumper and silver treatment all around the front. The SUV gets floating roof, diamond-cut alloys and dual-tone wing mirrors. At the back, the 2021 Kia Sorento gets all-LED tail-lamps, roof-integrated spoiler and dual-tone bumper. Inside of the Car, The interior of the new-gen Kia Sorento shares a lot of features and advanced technologies from the bigger Telluride. Some of the features include Mood Lighting system, wireless smartphone charger, a 12-speaker Bose surround-sound system, automatic climate control, UVO Connect telematics system, charging points for a second and third row of seats, heads-up display, etc.
Kia Sorento SUV 2021 – Mileage
Fuel Type | Transmission | Mileage |
Petrol (1551 cc) | Manual | 16.5 kmpl |
Petrol (1551 cc) | Automatic | 15.34 kmpl |
Diesel (2151 cc) | Manual | 14.1 kmpl |
Diesel (2151 cc) | Automatic | 13.15 kmpl |
Kia Sorento SUV 2021 – Features
Standard Features:-
- The 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- 12.3-inch digital driver Intstument control system
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Support
- UVO Connect telematics system
- Multi-function Steering Wheel
- Mood Lighting system
- 12-speaker Bose surround-sound system
- LED DRLs with Automatic headlamps
- LED Tail-lamps
- Wireless Phone Charging
- Steering Mounted Audio & Phone Controls
- USB, Aux-in and Bluetooth
- Electrically Adjustable and foldable ORVM’s
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Blind-Spot Monitoring
- Rear AC vents
- Automatic climate control
- Height adjustable driver seat
- Push start/stop button
- Keyless Entry
Safety Features:-
- Six-Air-bags
- ABS with EBD, Brake Assist
- Electronic Stability Programe
- Corner Stability Control
- Traction Control
- Parking Assist System
- Hill Hold Control and ESC
- Hill Hold and Hill Descent Control
- Fog lamps with corning function
- 360-degree Camera
- Autonomous Driving Assist Systems (ADAS)
Kia Sorento SUV 2021 – Colours
- Clear White
- Silky Silver
- Steel Grey
- Mineral Blue
- Gravity Blue
- Aurora Black
- Snow White Pearl
Kia Sorento SUV 2021 – Rivals & Competitors
- Tata Harrier
- MG Hector Plus
- Ford Endeavour
- Toyota Fortuner facelift
- Volkswagen Taigun (Upcoming)
Kia Sorento SUV 2021 – Ex-showroom Price
Kia Sorento SUV 2021 – Expected Price | |
Base Variant | INR. 28.00 Lakhs. |
Top Variant | INR. 35.00 Lakhs. |