2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid: Revitalized Façade, Frugal Hybrid Powertrain, Safety Features & Starting MSRP
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2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid Summary Points
The 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid will enter the market with similar exterior and interior updates as the gas-only Sorento and Sorento PHEV.
The changes include bright amber LED daytime running lights and an updated dashboard with a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen.
Powering the Sorento Hybrid is a 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline engine and an electric motor for an EPA-estimated 36 mpg combined with front-wheel drive (FWD). All-wheel drive (AWD) is optional.
2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid: What?s New"
The 2025 Sorento Hybrid is the middle child of the newly revamped Sorento family. It has naturally inherited the newfound styling cues of its brethren, including Kia?s newest Star Map front and rear lights, amber daytime running lights, and hybrid-specific 19-inch wheels.
The new Dust Blue interior is similar to that of the Sorento PHEV, while new paint colors include Mineral Blue, Cityscape Green, Volcanic Sand, and Interstellar Gray.
2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid. Photo: Kia Motors America.
2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid Powertrain
The all-new Kia Sorento Hybrid has a gutsy 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline engine, a 44.2 kWh electric motor, and a 1.5 kWh battery pack, collectively producing 227 horsepower and 258 lb-ft. of torque.
Front-wheel drive is standard, while an all-wheel drivetrain is available. All Sorento Hybrids have a six-speed automatic.
Fuel Economy
The 2025 Sorento Hybrid scores highly in f...
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