2023 Kia Sorento HEV
The Kia Sorento has been a great SUV by Kia Corp, winning awards and consumers all over. Following a clear pattern, the success prompted Kia to release a hybrid version of the Sorento. With only two trims, the S trim has been discontinued and replaced with the SX-P to include better features standard. Check out what’s new for the 2023 Kia Sorento HEV.

44 kW
Electric Motor
1.6T
Avail. Engine Type
AWD
Avail. Drivetrain
Performance
Trims
The 2023 Sorento HEV (Hybrid) comes with the EX and SX-P trims, and both come with the same powertrain. Under the hood is a 1.6-liter turbocharged I4, plus an AC synchronous permanent magnet motor and a lithium-ion polymer battery. The combined power output is 227 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque.
Driving and Handling
Paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission, fuel economy is pretty good. The EX trim comes standard with front-wheel drive (FWD) and offers 39 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway. This year, the SX-P comes standard with Kia’s all-wheel drive (AWD), offering a fuel economy of 36 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway. The SX-P also features a center locking differential and Drive Mode Select with Snow Mode.
Style
Exterior Features
Lots of features are still shared between the two trims, with many standard features including: heated exterior mirrors with LED turn signal indicators, solar control glass, privacy glass, a sound-absorbing front windshield, LED headlights, automatic headlamps, LED signature lights, a rear spoiler, and a rear windshield wiper. Going premium, the SX-P is also set up with LED foglamps, a Smart Power Tailgate, and rides on 17-inch alloy wheels (standard on both trims).
Interior Features
Inside, Kia Corp still has SynTex upholstery, a fake leather material, as the standard, but the SX-P comes with perforated leather seats. Consumers will also be greeted by a 12.3-inch digital cluster in the SX-P. Other standard features include a 10-way power adjustable seat with 2-way power lumbar support, an 8-way adjustable passenger seat, heated front seats, dual zone automatic temperature control, rear air conditioning, 6-passenger seating with second-row Captain’s Chair’s a 50/50 split-folding second row, and a reclining an split-folding 50/50 third-row. Other upscale features include a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob, and a day/night rearview mirror.
Technology
Entertainment
What Kia model would be complete without great tech? With Kia Connect taking over, an 8-inch touchscreen is still the standard, with SiriusXM satellite radio, wireless Google Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth wireless hands-free phone and audio streaming, voice recognition, and a six-speaker sound system. The SX-P ups the ante with a Bose premium audio system. Steering wheel-mounted audio, hands-free phone, and cruise control buttons are also standard.
Safety Features and Warranty
Consumers will find all the basic safety features standard, including dual front advanced airbags, dual front seat-mounted side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, a rollover sensor, an anti-lock brake system, stability and traction control systems, a rear occupant alert system, and LATCH child-seat ready anchors. Many advanced safety features can also be found standard, including blind spot collision avoidance, lane keeping and following assist, rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist, a driver attention warning system, forward collision avoidance with assist-junction turning, rear occupant alert, highway driving assist, and safe exit assist. The SX-P trim adds navigation bases smart cruise control with curve, a blind view monitor, and a surround view monitor.
Kia has a 10-year/100,000-mile warranty program. The Kia 10-year/100,000 mile warranty program consists of 10-year/1000,000 mile limited powertrain warranty, 5-year/60,000 mile limited basic warranty, 5-year/100,000 mile limited anti-perforation warranty, and 5-year/60,000 mile roadside assistance plan.