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Kia Sorento 4 (MQ4) Crossover (2020)

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Product Overview

The 4th-gen Kia Sorento is a three-row mid-size crossover with modern design and a high-tech cabin. It is the first vehicle to be based on Kia's new mid-size SUV platform with a larger body for increased cargo space.
Inspired by the Kia Telluride, the Sorento adopts many design elements such as the vertical tail lamps, sharper lines, and trim on the sporty lower rear bumper.
It is also the first time that a Sorento features Kia's new Smartstream electrified hybrid powertrains.
Available in Europe with a choice of 10 paint finishes, and the option of 17-, 18-, 19- and, for the first time in the line-up, 20-inch aluminium alloy wheels, the 4th-gen Kia Sorento comes with a 7-year, 150000 km warranty.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 48% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Decent styling
  • Some offroad capabilities
  • Low fuel consumption
  • High cargo capacity
Cons
  • Crossover nonsense
  • Long-term drivetrain reliability concerns

What external reviewers found***

External score 67% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Excellent infotainment system
  • Good range-topper
  • Good range of driving modes
  • Excellent fuel economy
  • Decent handling
Cons
  • Unreliable lane assist
  • Lack of cargo space
  • Lack of standard kit
  • Lack of refinement
  • Lack of optional extras
  • No automatic transmission
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Specifications

1.6 T-GDi Hybrid1.6 T-GDi Hybrid AWD1.6 T-GDI PHEV AWD2.2 CRDi AWD DCT2.2 CRDi DCT2.5 GDI AT2.5 GDI AWD AT2.5 T-GDI AWD DCT2.5 T-GDI DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity902 L / 31.9 cu-ft ~ 2085 L / 73.6 cu-ft902 L / 31.9 cu-ft ~ 2085 L / 73.6 cu-ft693 L / 24.5 cu-ft ~ 2077 L / 73.3 cu-ft910 L / 32.1 cu-ft ~ 2100 L / 74.2 cu-ft910 L / 32.1 cu-ft ~ 2100 L / 74.2 cu-ft357 L / 12.6 cu-ft ~ 2138 L / 75.5 cu-ft357 L / 12.6 cu-ft ~ 2138 L / 75.5 cu-ft357 L / 12.6 cu-ft ~ 2138 L / 75.5 cu-ft357 L / 12.6 cu-ft ~ 2138 L / 75.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity3.1 L / 3.3 qt3.1 L / 3.3 qt3.1 L / 3.3 qt3.1 L / 3.3 qt3.1 L / 3.3 qt3.8 L / 4.0 qt3.8 L / 4.0 qt3.3 L / 3.5 qt3.3 L / 3.5 qt
Engine Oil Capacity4.8 L / 5.1 qt4.8 L / 5.1 qt4.8 L / 5.1 qt4.8 L / 5.1 qt4.8 L / 5.1 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.7 L / 7.1 qt6.7 L / 7.1 qt
Fuel Capacity47.0 L / 12.4 gal47.0 L / 12.4 gal47.0 L / 12.4 gal47.0 L / 12.4 gal47.0 L / 12.4 gal67.0 L / 17.7 gal67.0 L / 17.7 gal67.0 L / 17.7 gal67.0 L / 17.7 gal
Passengers555556666
Payload769 kg / 1695 lbs724 kg / 1596 lbs475 kg / 1047 lbs733 kg / 1616 lbs795 kg / 1753 lbs709 kg / 1563 lbs695 kg / 1532 lbs611 kg / 1347 lbs616 kg / 1358 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs, 325.12 mmVentilated discs, 325.12 mmVentilated discs, 325 mmVentilated discs, 325.12 mmVentilated discs, 325.12 mmVentilated discs, 325.12 mmVentilated discs, 325.12 mm
Brakes | RearVentilated discs, 325.12 mmVentilated discs, 325.12 mmDisc, 305 mmVentilated discs, 304.8 mmVentilated discs, 304.8 mmVentilated discs, 304.8 mmVentilated discs, 304.8 mm
Offroad | Approach Angle16.8 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle15.1 deg15.1 deg15.6 deg17.0 deg17.0 deg17.0 deg17.0 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle21.3 deg21.3 deg21.3 deg21.3 deg21.3 deg22.1 deg22.1 deg22.1 deg22.1 deg
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearDouble-wishboneDouble-wishboneDouble-wishboneDouble-wishboneDouble-wishboneMulti-linkMulti-linkMulti-linkMulti-link
Tire Size235/65 R17, 235/55 R19235/65 R17, 235/55 R19235/55 R19235/65 R17, 235/60 R18, 235/55 R19, 255/45 R20235/65 R17, 235/60 R18, 235/55 R19, 255/45 R20235/65 R17, 235/60 R18235/65 R17, 235/60 R18235/60 R18, 255/45 R20235/60 R18, 255/45 R20
Turning Circle11.6 m / 38.0 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity1.5 kWh (gross)1.5 kWh (gross)13.8 kWh (gross)
Battery | TypeLithium-polymer
Battery | Voltage360.0 V
Body Style5-door hybrid SUV5-door hybrid SUV5-door plug-in hybrid SUV5-door SUV5-door SUV5-door SUV5-door SUV5-door SUV5-door SUV

Dimensions

Ground Clearance174 mm / 6.9 in174 mm / 6.9 in174 mm / 6.9 in176 mm / 6.9 in176 mm / 6.9 in175 mm / 6.9 in175 mm / 6.9 in175 mm / 6.9 in175 mm / 6.9 in
Size | Height1695 mm / 66.7 in1695 mm / 66.7 in1700 mm / 66.9 in1695 mm / 66.7 in1695 mm / 66.7 in1699 mm / 66.9 in1699 mm / 66.9 in1699 mm / 66.9 in1699 mm / 66.9 in
Size | Length4810 mm / 189.4 in4810 mm / 189.4 in4810 mm / 189.4 in4810 mm / 189.4 in4810 mm / 189.4 in4798 mm / 188.9 in4798 mm / 188.9 in4798 mm / 188.9 in4798 mm / 188.9 in
Size | Width1900 mm / 74.8 in1900 mm / 74.8 in1900 mm / 74.8 in | 2170 mm / 85.4 in (mirror unfolded)1900 mm / 74.8 in1900 mm / 74.8 in1900 mm / 74.8 in1900 mm / 74.8 in1900 mm / 74.8 in1900 mm / 74.8 in
Track Width | Front1651.0 mm / 65.0 in1651.0 mm / 65.0 in1646.0 mm / 64.8 in
Track Width | Rear1661.0 mm / 65.4 in1661.0 mm / 65.4 in1646.0 mm / 64.8 in
Weight1741.0 kg / 3838.2 lbs1806.0 kg / 3981.5 lbs1940.0 kg / 4277.0 lbs1777.0 kg / 3917.6 lbs1715.0 kg / 3780.9 lbs1685.0 kg / 3714.8 lbs1785.0 kg / 3935.3 lbs1783.0 kg / 3930.8 lbs1749.0 kg / 3855.9 lbs
Wheel Size17 in, 19 in17 in, 19 in7.5J x 19 ET 49.517 in, 18 in, 19 in, 20 in17 in, 18 in, 19 in, 20 in7.0J x 17, 7.5J x 187.0J x 17, 7.5J x 187.5J x 18, 8.5J x 207.5J x 18, 8.5J x 20
Wheelbase2815 mm / 110.8 in2815 mm / 110.8 in2815 mm / 110.8 in2815 mm / 110.8 in2815 mm / 110.8 in2814 mm / 110.8 in2814 mm / 110.8 in2814 mm / 110.8 in2814 mm / 110.8 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h8.6 sec8.6 sec8.7 sec9.5 sec10.0 sec7.6 sec7.4 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph8.2 sec8.2 sec8.3 sec9.0 sec9.5 sec7.2 sec7.0 sec
CO2 Emission36 g/km
Electric Range68.0 km / 42.3 mi
Fuel Economy6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (combined) | 6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (urban) | 6.7 L/100km / 35.1 MPG (highway)6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (combined) | 6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (urban) | 6.7 L/100km / 35.1 MPG (highway)1.6 L/100km / 147.0 MPG (combined)9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (combined) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (urban) | 8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (highway)9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (combined) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (urban) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (highway)9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (combined) | 11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (urban) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (highway)9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (combined) | 10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (urban) | 8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed193.0 km/h / 119.9 mph193.0 km/h / 119.9 mph193.0 km/h / 119.9 mph, 140.0 km/h / 87.0 mph (EV mode)200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph
Towing Capacity750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1650 kg / 3638 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1650 kg / 3638 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2500 kg / 5512 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2500 kg / 5512 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 907 kg / 2000 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 907 kg / 2000 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1588 kg / 3501 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1588 kg / 3501 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), All-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), All-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), All-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), All-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), All-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 6dEuro 6dEuro 6dEuro 6dEuro 6dEGRCEGRCTC/CACTC/CAC
EngineG4FT
Engine | Bore75.6 mm / 3.0 in75.6 mm / 3.0 in75.6 mm / 3.0 in83.0 mm / 3.3 in83.0 mm / 3.3 in88.5 mm / 3.5 in88.5 mm / 3.5 in88.5 mm / 3.5 in88.5 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.5:110.5:110.5:116.0:116.0:113.0:113.0:110.5:110.5:1
Engine | Displacement1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc2.2 L / 131.3 cu-in / 2151.0 cc2.2 L / 131.3 cu-in / 2151.0 cc2.5 L / 152.4 cu-in / 2497.0 cc2.5 L / 152.4 cu-in / 2497.0 cc2.5 L / 152.4 cu-in / 2497.0 cc2.5 L / 152.4 cu-in / 2497.0 cc
Engine | Power180.0 hp / 134.2 kW @ 5500 rpm + 60.0 hp / 44.7 kW @ 1600-2000 rpm (electric motor)180.0 hp / 134.2 kW @ 5500 rpm + 60.0 hp / 44.7 kW @ 1600-2000 rpm (electric motor)180.0 hp / 134.2 kW @ 5500 rpm + 91.0 hp / 67.9 kW @ 2100-3300 rpm (electric motor)201.0 hp / 149.9 kW @ 3800 rpm201.0 hp / 149.9 kW @ 3800 rpm191.0 hp / 142.4 kW @ 6100 rpm191.0 hp / 142.4 kW @ 6100 rpm281.0 hp / 209.5 kW @ 5800 rpm281.0 hp / 209.5 kW @ 5800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output112.6 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in112.6 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in112.6 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in93.4 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in93.4 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in76.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in76.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in112.5 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in112.5 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke89.0 mm / 3.5 in89.0 mm / 3.5 in89.0 mm / 3.5 in99.4 mm / 3.9 in99.4 mm / 3.9 in101.5 mm / 4.0 in101.5 mm / 4.0 in101.5 mm / 4.0 in101.5 mm / 4.0 in
Engine | Torque265 Nm / 195.5 lb-ft @ 1500-4500 rpm + 264 Nm / 194.7 lb-ft @ 0-1600 rpm265 Nm / 195.5 lb-ft @ 1500-4500 rpm + 264 Nm / 194.7 lb-ft @ 0-1600 rpm265 Nm / 195.5 lb-ft @ 1500-4500 rpm + 304 Nm / 224.2 lb-ft @ 0-2100 rpm440 Nm / 324.5 lb-ft @ 1750-2750 rpm440 Nm / 324.5 lb-ft @ 1750-2750 rpm245 Nm / 180.7 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm245 Nm / 180.7 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm422 Nm / 311.3 lb-ft @ 1700-4000 rpm422 Nm / 311.3 lb-ft @ 1700-4000 rpm
Engine | TypeTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct- and multi-port-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct- and multi-port-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct- and multi-port-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct- and multi-port-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed6-speed6-speed8-speed8-speed8-speed8-speed8-speed8-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomaticAutomaticAutomaticDouble clutch transmission (DCT)Double clutch transmission (DCT)AutomaticAutomaticDouble clutch transmission (DCT)Double clutch transmission (DCT)

Production

Availability202020202021202020202020202020202020
Debut2020-03-18
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autocar[1]

Reviewer score 66%
Reviewers from autocar have found the following***:
The Sorento is the first model to sit on Kia’s latest mid-size SUV platform. It is now available with a hybridised petrol engine and there will be a plug-in hybrid launched later this year. In 2 specification, it comes in at £38,845, which makes it a bit pricier than the likes of the Peugeot 5008 and Skoda Kodiaq.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Plenty of space in the second row
  • Comfortable to drive
Cons
  • Pricier than rivals
  • Lack of standard kit

autocar[2]

Reviewer score 72%
Reviewers from autocar have found the following***:
Kia’s new Smartstream unit isn’t one that sounds like it could have come out of a Massey-Ferguson. Despite weighing just shy of two tonnes, the Sorento diesel charges forth, hitting 60mph in 9.1sec. It also picks up decently when the speed limit changes or you’re pulling into the other lane for an overtake.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Good range of driving modes
  • Decent handling
Cons
  • Expensive for what it is
  • Noisy diesel engine

autocar[3]

Reviewer score 50%
Reviewers from autocar have found the following***:
The Sorento is one of only a few seven-seat SUVs capable of zero-emissions driving. It shares its 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine with the self-charging SoreNTo Hybrid, but gains a more powerful electric motor. With a combined 261bhp sent to both axles via a six-speed automatic transmission, this is the most potent version of the fourth-generation SUV. It qualifies for an 11% benefit-in-kind tax rate after 6 April.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful petrol engine
  • Comfortable ride
  • Decent infotainment
Cons
  • Slightly heavier than standard Sorento
  • Unreliable lane assist

autocar[4]

Reviewer score 76%
Reviewers from autocar have found the following***:
The Sorento is in the base 2 trim, starting at a punchy £45,245. In typical Kia fashion, there aren't many optional extras, other than accessories: just the premium paint, at £600. Highlights include the third row air-con that got my son so excited, enough USB charging ports to keep an army of screen-obsessed teens happy.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Fun to drive
  • Lots of storage
  • Decent economy
Cons
  • No satnav
  • No optional extras

autocar[5]

Reviewer score 62%
Reviewers from autocar have found the following***:
Our Sorento is in the base 2 trim, starting at a punchy £45,245. In typical Kia fashion, there aren’t many optional extras, other than accessories. Highlights include the third row air-con that got my son so excited. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a heated steering wheel, an 8.0in touchscreen and Bluetooth.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Fun to drive
  • Decent infotainment system
Cons
  • Lack of optional extras
  • No satnav

autoexpress[6]

Reviewer score 64%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
The fourth-generation Kia Sorento was revealed to the public early in 2020 and went on sale in the UK later that year. It’s a seven-seat SUV in all its guises, with Kia saying there are no plans for a five-seat model, and it sits at the top of a crowded Kia SUV range. Under the bonnet you have a further three options: the standard 2.2-litre CRDi diesel with an eight-speed DCT dual-clutch automatic gearbox, a full hybrid and a plug-in hybrid. All models are four-wheel drive.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Competitively priced
  • Good towing capability
  • Good standard equipment
Cons
  • No five-seat option
  • No four-wheel drive option

autoexpress[7]

Reviewer score 79%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
The all-new Kia Sorento goes on sale in the UK from £38,845. The seven-seat Korean SUV has long been one of the best-value, most family-friendly SUVs around. It's now packed with tech you won't find anywhere else. It also looks better than ever and, although its price is creeping into genuine premium territory, it's a difficult package to fault.
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Pros
  • Fantastic looks
  • Excellent infotainment system
  • Lots of tech
Cons
  • Not the prettiest cabin
  • No automatic gearbox or four-wheel drive

autoexpress[8]

Reviewer score 62%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
The Sorento is Kia's fourth-generation family SUV. Powered by an all-new 1.6-litre hybrid powertrain. Prices start at £38,845 for the entry-level '2' trim. Most buyers are likely to step up to mid-spec '3' trim, which adds £3,900.
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Pros
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Good range of hybrid powertrains
Cons
  • Too firm for a seven-seat SUV

autoexpress[9]

Reviewer score 68%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
nto PHEV can do up to 35 miles on electric power alone. The result is a fleet-pleasing 38g/km of CO2 emissions – and a Benefit in Kind (BiK) tax rating of 11 per cent. Kia is currently offering the PHEV with a £2,500 ‘Kia plug-in hybrid' discount.
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Pros
  • Powerful petrol engine
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Good range-topper
Cons
  • Pricier than standard PHEV

cnet[10]

Reviewer score 65%
Reviewers from cnet have found the following***:
The Kia Sorento offers three rows of seats, in both six- and seven-passenger configurations. An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard with that 2.5-liter turbocharged engine. The steering is smooth but unremarkable, like just about any other crossover available these days.
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Pros
  • Excellent fuel economy
  • Excellent infotainment system
  • Comfortable ride
Cons
  • Lack of refinement
  • No automatic transmission

digitaltrends[11]

Reviewer score 76%
Reviewers from digitaltrends have found the following***:
Out of the few hybrid midsize SUVs on the market, the Sorento Hybrid is the most efficient one of the bunch. Kia’s Eco mode doesn’t nuke the responsiveness of the throttle pedal, making it feel more like a normal drive mode. Ford offers the Explorer Hybrid with rear and all-wheel drive, but the 2022 model is still worth buying.
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Pros
  • Class-leading fuel economy
  • Stylish styling
  • Comfortable ride
Cons
  • Pricier than other midsize SUVs

pcmag[12]

Reviewer score 74%
Reviewers from pcmag have found the following***:
The Sorento Hybrid seats seven, with third-row seating that places the passenger low to the floor with knees tucked up. With all three rows occupied, there's limited cargo space behind the third row and in underfloor storage. Kia's infotainment system is intuitive and responsive, allowing you to easily access details beyond the home menu.
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Pros
  • Gorgeous interior
  • Powerful electric motor
  • Comfortable ride
Cons
  • Lack of cargo space
  • No electric-only option

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