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2026 Kia Sorento: Tech updates coming to Australia
Enhanced safety tech and new wheel and steering wheel designs mark the changes for the 2026 Kia Sorento, due here before the end of 2025.
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About the Kia Sorento
Last updated Sep 29, 2025The new Kia Sorento is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $50,680 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $84,660 for the Gt-line.
There are 4 variants of the Sorento available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2024.
Engine options include 2.2L turbo (148kW/440Nm), 3.5L v (200kW/332Nm), electric motor (195kW/350Nm) and 1.6L turbo (169kW/350Nm). Non-electric variants are available with 8-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2025 Sorento is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
73.19 - 105.37 kW/t
51.04 kW/t
237.34 kW/t
Boot Space
175 - 179 litres
131 litres
898 litres
Fuel Efficiency
1.6 - 9.8 L/100km
1.6 L/100km
13.1 L/100km
Vehicle Range
684 - 1,241 km
630 km
2,647 km
Price
$50,680 - $84,660
$43,147
$325,532
Warranty (Years)
7 years
3 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 4 years
1 year
6 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,580 - 2,700 kg
2,200 kg
3,550 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,010 - 2,000 kg
900 kg
3,628 kg
Approach Angle
16.8°
15.3°
44°
Departure Angle
21.3°
15.3°
42.8°
Ground Clearance Unladen
174 - 176 mm
161 mm
323 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
1 - 14 kWh
0.2 kWh
111 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
3.3 kW
3.3 kW
11.5 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
55 km
52 km
670 km
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2025 Kia Sorento Price
S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $53,680 |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $53,880 |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $54,380 |
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $50,680 |
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $50,880 |
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $51,380 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $56,300 |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $56,500 |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $57,000 |
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $53,300 |
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $53,500 |
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $54,000 |
Sport+
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $58,230 |
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $58,430 |
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $58,930 |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $61,230 |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $61,430 |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $61,930 |
Gt-Line
*excl. on-roads
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2025 Kia Sorento Specs
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2025 Kia Sorento Fuel Economy
There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Sorento
The most fuel efficient Kia Sorento is the Gt-Line with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.6L Turbo and uses 1.6L of Electric per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Kia Sorento that uses the most amount of fuel is the Sport+ with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.5L V and uses 9.8L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Kia Sorento variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Kia Sorento | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 6.0 L/100km |
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 9.8 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia Sorento?
You should service your Sorento at your authorised Kia dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Sorento's warranty.
2025 Kia Sorento Warranty
What is the warranty on a Kia Sorento?
The Kia Sorento offers a 7 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Kia Sorento FAQs
The cheapest Kia Sorento is the S that starts from $50,680.
The most expensive Kia Sorento is the Gt-Line that starts from $84,660.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Sorento is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: S, Sport, Sport+ and Gt-Line.
The largest Kia Sorento is the S which measures 1900mm wide, 4815mm in length and sits 1700mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Sorento is the S which has 200kW of power from its 3.5L V engine.
The Kia Sorento is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Sorento is the Gt-Line which weighs 2700 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Sorento may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Electric, Unleaded or Diesel.