Specs and Features

2018 Kia Sorento Specs, Features & Options

Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2018 Kia Sorento lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.

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Sorento

	1 of 5 Sorento LX Sport Utility 4D	2 of 5 Sorento L Sport Utility 4D	3 of 5 Sorento EX Sport Utility 4D	4 of 5 Sorento SX Sport Utility 4D	5 of 5 Sorento Limited-SXL Sport Utility 4D
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Fair Market Price	$12,113	$12,154	$15,119	$16,962	$21,955
Fuel Economy	City 21/Hwy 28/Comb 24 MPG	City 21/Hwy 28/Comb 24 MPG	City 19/Hwy 25/Comb 22 MPG	City 17/Hwy 23/Comb 19 MPG	City 17/Hwy 23/Comb 19 MPG
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas
Horsepower	185 @ 6000 RPM	185 @ 6000 RPM	240 @ 6000 RPM	290 @ 6400 RPM	290 @ 6400 RPM
Seating	7	5	7	7	7
Cargo Volume	38.80 cu ft	38.80 cu ft	38.80 cu ft	11.30 cu ft	11.30 cu ft
Dimensions	187.4" L x 74.4" W x 66.5" H	187.4" L x 74.4" W x 66.3" H	187.4" L x 74.4" W x 66.5" H	187.4" L x 74.4" W x 66.5" H	187.4" L x 74.4" W x 66.5" H
Engine	4-Cyl, GDI, 2.4 Liter	4-Cyl, GDI, 2.4 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, GDI, 2.0 Liter	V6, GDI, 3.3 Liter	V6, GDI, 3.3 Liter
Configurations	Inline	Inline	Inline	V	V
Towing Capacity	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs	3,500 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs

Blind-Spot Alert	Optional	Not Available	Optional	Standard	Standard
Collision Warning System	Optional	Not Available	Optional	Standard	Standard
Child Seat Anchors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Door Locks	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Surround View Camera	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard

Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Engine Start	Optional	Optional	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Smartphone Interface	Optional	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Internet Access	Optional	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Proximity Sensing Keyless Entry	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Push-Button Engine Start	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Standard	Standard
Navigation System	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Real-Time Traffic Information	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Touch Screen Monitor	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Hands Free Phone	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

iPod Connector	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
iPod Interface	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Premium Radio	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Satellite Radio	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Mirrors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Steering Wheel	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Standard
Heated Windshield	Optional	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Integrated Garage Door Opener	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard

Torque

178 @ 6000 RPM

260 @ 6000 RPM

252 @ 6400 RPM

Third Row Seat	Optional	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Leather Seats	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Folding Rear Seat	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Dual Power Front Seats	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Driver's Seat	Optional	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard

Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	Optional	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Outlet	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Windows	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Window Defroster	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Controls	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cup Holder Count	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Alloy Wheels	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available
Fog Lights	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Panorama Moon Roof	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Standard	Standard
Power Liftgate/Trunk Release	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Folding Exterior Mirrors	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Privacy Glass	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Spoiler	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Roof Rails	Optional	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Optional
Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard

Alarm System

Standard

Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	AWD	AWD	AWD
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Recommended Fuel	Regular	Regular	Regular	Regular	Regular
Stability Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic

Curb Weight	3832 pounds	3832 pounds	4303 pounds	4343 pounds	4343 pounds
Fuel Capacity	18.8 gallons	18.8 gallons	18.8 gallons	18.8 gallons	18.8 gallons
Front Head Room	39.5 inches	39.5 inches	39.5 inches	39.5 inches	39.5 inches
Front Leg Room	44.1 inches	44.1 inches	44.1 inches	44.1 inches	44.1 inches
Minimum Ground Clearance	7.3 inches	7.3 inches	7.3 inches	7.3 inches	7.3 inches
Overall Length	187.4 inches	187.4 inches	187.4 inches	187.4 inches	187.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room	59.1 inches	59.1 inches	59.1 inches	59.1 inches	59.1 inches
Turning Diameter	37.2 feet	37.2 feet	37.3 feet	37.3 feet	37.3 feet
Wheel Base	109.4 inches	109.4 inches	109.4 inches	109.4 inches	109.4 inches
Width with mirrors	74.4 inches	74.4 inches	74.4 inches	74.4 inches	74.4 inches

FAQs

Is the Kia Sorento a 4 or 6 cylinder?

Depends on the trim level. The 2018 Kia Sorento LX Sport Utility 4D boasts a 4 cylinder engine, L Sport Utility 4D has a 4 cylinder engine, EX Sport Utility 4D is equipped with a 4 cylinder engine, etc. For a more detailed look at the 2018 Sorento specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2018 Kia Sorento specs page.

Does the 2018 Kia Sorento have a turbo?

Yes, the following 2018 Sorento trims have turbo engines: EX Sport Utility 4D with a 4-Cyl, Turbo, GDI, 2.0 Liter. The following 2018 Sorento trims do not have turbo engines: LX Sport Utility 4D with a 4-Cyl, GDI, 2.4 Liter, L Sport Utility 4D with a 4-Cyl, GDI, 2.4 Liter, etc. For a more detailed look at the 2018 Sorento specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2018 Kia Sorento specs page.

What features does a 2018 Sorento have?

2018 Kia Sorento features include AM/FM Radio, Bluetooth Wireless Technology, and Child Door Locks. For a full list of All 2018 Sorento trims and their respective features and specs compared side-by-side, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2018 Kia Sorento specs page.

How much horsepower does a 2018 Sorento have?

The 2018 Sorento ranges in power from the LX Sport Utility 4D with 185 horsepower to the Limited-SXL Sport Utility 4D with 290 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2018 Sorento specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2018 Kia Sorento specs page.

Is the Kia Sorento underpowered?

It depends on your definition of underpowered. The 2018 Sorento ranges in power from the LX Sport Utility 4D with 185 horsepower to the Limited-SXL Sport Utility 4D with 290 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2018 Sorento specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2018 Kia Sorento specs page.

Is the Kia Sorento fuel efficient?

The 2018 Sorento comes in a variety of trim levels with different levels of fuel efficiency. On the low end is the SX Sport Utility 4D which gets 19 MPG, with 17 MPG in the city and 23 MPG on the highway. For a complete list of all the 2018 Sorento specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2018 Kia Sorento specs page.