2021 Kia Sorento

The 2021 Kia Sorento is a large SUV. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $50,066 for the S variant and topping out at $69,197 for the Gt-Line variant.

There are 4 variants of the Sorento available in Australia and this generation went on sale in mid-2020.

The 2021 Sorento was offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

Engine options for the Kia Sorento include 2.2L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (148kW/440Nm) and 3.5L v6 (200kW/332Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic with manual mode or 8-speed automatic dual clutch sequential trans (dct) transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.

Driveaway: $50,066 - $69,197^†

Transmission: 8-speed Auto (DCT) or 8-speed auto

Driven Wheels: 4x4 or Front

Fuel Type: Unleaded or Diesel

Body Types: SUV

Powertrain Type: Combustion

Driveaway: $50,066 - $69,197^†

Transmission: 8-speed Auto (DCT) or 8-speed auto

Driven Wheels: 4x4 or Front

Fuel Type: Unleaded or Diesel

Body Types: SUV

Powertrain Type: Combustion

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2021 Kia Sorento

Features & Specs

Powertrain & Performance

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Handling & Mechanics

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2021 Kia Sorento

Available Variants

The Kia Sorento comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being S and the most expensive being Gt-Line.

S

Price from $50,066^†

Sport

Price from $52,817^†

Sport+

Price from $57,416^†

Gt-Line

Price from $64,997^†

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Power to Weight

75.66 - 103.04 kW/t

58.68 kW/t

115.85 kW/t

Boot Space

187 litres

131 litres

1,069 litres

Fuel Efficiency

6.1 - 9.7 L/100km

5.6 L/100km

10.7 L/100km

Vehicle Range

691 - 1,098 km

638 km

1,682 km

Price

$50,066 - $69,197

$44,013.7

$94,127.35

Warranty (Years)

7 years

5 years

10 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

1 - 3 years

2 years

4 years

Service Interval

12 months

6 months

12 months

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

2,560 - 2,610 kg

2,200 kg

3,300 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

2,000 kg

1,497 kg

3,500 kg

Ground Clearance Unladen

176 mm

260 mm

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Historical Information

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2026

$56,329

Sport

2026

$59,080

2027

$59,526

Sport

2027

$62,309

Sport+

2026

$64,257

Sport+

2027

$67,485

Gt-Line

2026

$71,985

Gt-Line

2027

$75,213

Year

2027

2026

Engine Type

2.2L Combustion

1.6L Hybrid

1.6L PHEV

3.5L Combustion

Fuel

Diesel

Unleaded

Electric

Transmission

Automatic

Body Type

SUV

Number of Doors

5 Doors

Drivetrain

4x4

Front

Maximum Power

148 kW

169 kW

195 kW

200 kW

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Dimensions

4,810 mm

1,900 mm

1,700 mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

Specification	Measurement
Overall Length	4,810 mm
Overall Width	1,900 mm
Overall Height	1,700 mm
Wheelbase	2,815 mm
Turning Circle	11,600 mm
Load Capacity	619 mm

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Sales Data

20249,791Total Sales

20258,745Total Sales

20263,115YTD Sales

Kia Sorento Sales rolling 12-months^#

*Based on VFACTS and EVC data

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest Kia Sorento?

The cheapest Kia Sorento is the S variant that starts from $50,066.

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What is the most expensive Kia Sorento?

The most expensive Kia Sorento is the Gt-Line variant that starts from $69,197.

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What is the best towing capacity of a Kia Sorento?

The best towing capacity of a Kia Sorento is 2000 kg shared by all variants.

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What is the largest Kia Sorento sold in Australia?

The largest Kia Sorento is the S variant which measures 1900mm wide, 4810mm in length and sits 1700mm tall.

What is the most powerful Kia Sorento sold in Australia?

All variants of the Kia Sorento have a maximum power of 200kW and 332nm of torque.

Where is the Kia Sorento built?

The Kia Sorento is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.

What is the heaviest Kia Sorento sold in Australia?

The heaviest Kia Sorento is the S variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2610 kg.

What sort of fuel does the Kia Sorento use?

The Kia Sorento may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded.

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