About the Kia Sorento
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The new Kia Sorento is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $42,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the SI variant and topping out at $58,990 for the Gt-line.
There are 4 variants of the Sorento available in Australia.
Engine options include 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (147kW/440Nm) and 3.5L multi-point injection (206kW/336Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2018 Sorento is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2018 Kia Sorento Price
Si
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $45,490 |
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $42,990 |
SLi
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $46,990 |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $50,490 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $48,490 |
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $44,990 |
Gt-Line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $58,990 |
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2018 Kia Sorento Specs
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2018 Kia Sorento Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Sorento
The most fuel efficient Kia Sorento is the Si with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.2L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 7.2L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Kia Sorento | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.2 L/100km |
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 10.0 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia Sorento?
The Kia Sorento has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2018 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 Si that starts from $42,990.
The most expensive Kia Sorento is the Gt-Line that starts from $58,990.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Sorento is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Si, Sport, SLi and Gt-Line.
The largest Kia Sorento is the Si which measures 1890mm wide, 4800mm in length and sits 1690mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Sorento is the Si which has 206kW of power from its 3.5L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Kia Sorento is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Sorento is the Si which weighs 2660 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Sorento may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded.