The All-New Fourth-Generation Kia Sorento

The 2021 Kia Sorento is arriving with more capability, more safety technology, and an unparalleled combination of power and efficiency.

The all-new fourth-generation Kia Sorento is becoming more powerful, more attractive, better engineered and more technologically advanced each new iteration. The 2021 model sets a new standard for the Sorento’s excellence in the compact SUV segment.

“Sorento has always been one of Kia’s premier products,” said Sean Yoon, president & CEO, Kia Motors North America & Kia Motors America. “Its combination of style, utility, safety and comfort have made it a perennial customer favorite. This stunning new Sorento sets the bar in the compact SUV class even higher and represents the pinnacle of Kia design and engineering. We’re extremely proud to add it to our line-up of incredible automobiles.”

The new Sorento will be offered in five different trim levels; LX, S, EX, SX, and SX-Prestige. The Sorento also offers three powertrains including a turbo hybrid and a PHEV which will be introduced in the next model year.

Exterior

The exterior of the 2021 Sorento presents a structure defined by sharp, modern lines and accented with high-tech details giving it a more authentic SUV look. This evolution of Kia’s dynamic aesthetic is exemplified best in the following details:

• Kia’s modernized “tiger nose,” with new “eyeline” DRL details and a wide grille extending into the headlight and hood structure
• The hood edge wraps around the body side and integrates into the rear shoulder line, enhancing length and width
• Standard LED headlamps and optional signature LED forward lighting includes daytime running lights. Headlamp and DRL modules are separated for a high-tech look
• Strong side character line emphasizes muscular and athletic profile
• Distinctive dynamic wave shape at base of the C pillar
• Six different alloy wheel designs, from 17-inches to 20-inches, which is the largest ever for Sorento

Interior

The all-new interior continues the strong, solid and sophisticated sensibility of the exterior. Following a credo of “Refined Boldness,” the interior designers instilled the cabin with unexpected materials to cast a striking effect, including:

• Bright satin finishes
• Available metal texture inlays or open-pore wood inlays
• Leather embossed quilt pattern on optional leather-equipped models
• Eye-catching vertical center air vents impart a sense of strength and presence

Technology

• Like all Kia vehicles, the new Sorento is loaded with an extensive list of popular technology, including:
• Available 12.3-in. full digital meter cluster, a first for any Kia SUV
• Surround View Monitor utilizes four cameras to provide a 360-degree perspective around the vehicle enhancing driver confidence in tight parking situations
• Blind View Monitor projects live video view of adjacent lanes in the instrument cluster and activated via the turn signal (a Sorento first)
• 8 USB charging ports (6 in LX)
• 8-inch or available 10.25-inch high-resolution color touchscreen display6
• Split-screen functionality
• Available SiriusXM satellite radio
• Available 10.25-inch inch touchscreen adds:
  • Haptic feedback buttons
  • New multi-connection Bluetooth®* wireless connectivity that allows connection of two phones simultaneously

Safety

There are also 16 available Kia Drive Wise Advanced-Driver Assistance Systems, a few of the standard systems include;

• Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
  • Automatically changes set speed of Smart Cruise Control by using the speed limit information detected through the front camera or GPS navigation information (when activated)
• Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
  • Designed to detect a vehicle ahead in the lane and in certain conditions, calculates distance and closing speed to issue an alert to the driver if it senses a potential frontal collision
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)
  • Builds on FCW by assisting the driver when braking to help prevent a collision or lessen the effects in certain conditions if a vehicle or object is detected in front
• FCA-Pedestrian
  • Builds upon FCW functionality and helps detect pedestrians in front of the vehicle and uses automatic braking to avoid or mitigate an impact
• Driver Attention Warning (DAW)**
  • Senses inattentive driving patterns and sends an audible/visual warning to alert the driver
• Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA)
  • Alerts driver with a chime when the leading vehicle begins to move forward from a standing position
• Lane Following Assist (LFA)
  • Follows lane markings that the system detects and provides steering inputs to help maintain the vehicle in the center of the lane

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** Driver Attention Warning is not a substitute for safe driving and may not detect all instances of driver fatigue or inattentive driving practices. Failure to pay attention to travel conditions and vehicle operation could result in loss of vehicle control. Always drive safely and use caution.