2025 Kia Sorento PHEV Summary Points

The plug-in hybrid variant of the all-new Kia Sorento will arrive for the 2025 model year with similar exterior and interior updates as the gas-only model.

The Sorento PHEV has an electric motor and a 13.8 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery to deliver an estimated 30 miles of all-electric range.

All Kia Sorento PHEVs have a standard all-wheel drivetrain with a center-locking differential.

2025 Kia Sorento PHEV: What’s New"

Gregor Mendel’s laws of inheritance apply to the 2025 Kia Sorento PHEV. It got its gas-only brethren’s bold, new look, including the Star Map signature lighting elements for the front and rear and crisp amber daytime running lights.
Meanwhile, newer traits include bespoke paint colors (Volcanic Sand, Cityscape Green, and Mineral Blue), model-specific 19-inch alloy wheels, and a quirky Dust Blue interior theme. The updates continue inside, with the Sorento PHEV getting a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen powered by Kia’s Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC).

2025 Kia Sorento PHEV. Photo: Kia Motors America.

2025 Kia Sorento PHEV Powertrain

Under the hood of a 2025 Sorento lurks a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with direct injection and a modern plug-in hybrid system. The system consists of a 66.9 kWh electric motor and a 13.8 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The standard transmission is a six-speed automatic that drives all four wheels.

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