2025 Kia Sorento Engine Specs & MPG Ratings
The 2025 Kia Sorento is a robust midsize SUV that offers Nashville drivers cavernous dimensions and luxurious amenities. It also comes equipped with your choice of two powerful 2.5L engine options, one of which is turbocharged. Learn about the Kia Sorento specs for each engine with Greenway Kia of Franklin, and if you’re wondering what the mpg for a Kia Sorento is, we’ll cover 2025 Kia Sorento mpg ratings as well. Once you’re done reading, fill out a pre-approval and head to Greenway Kia of Franklin for a test drive!
2025 Kia Sorento Engine Options
The 2025 Kia Sorento offers Madison drivers two engine options. The LX and S trims come equipped with a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine, while the EX, SX, X-Line EX AWD, X-Line SX AWD, X-Line SX Prestige AWD, and X-Pro SX Prestige AWD trims come equipped with a 2.5L turbocharged engine. Explore key 2025 Kia Sorento specs for each engine below:
2.5L 4-Cylinder
- Horsepower: 191 hp
- Torque: 181 lb-ft of torque
- Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission
- Towing Capacity: 2,000 pounds
Turbocharged 2.5L 4-Cylinder
- Horsepower: 281 hp
- Torque: 311 lb-ft of torque
- Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch transmission (wet type)
- Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds (4,500 pounds for X-Pro SX Prestige)
As for drivetrain selection, the LX, EX, and SX trims come equipped with front-wheel drive. Meanwhile, the S trim can be equipped with either front-wheel drive or torque vectoring all-wheel drive w/ center-locking differential. As for the X-Line and X-Pro configurations, torque vectoring all-wheel drive comes standard.
2025 Kia Sorento MPG Ratings
What is the mpg for a Kia Sorento? That depends on whether your Sorento is equipped with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, as well as whether it features the regular or turbocharged version of the 2.5L Kia Sorento engine. Explore the 2025 Kia Sorento mpg ratings by trim level and drivetrain to see how efficient each configuration is:
- LX and S Trim MPG (FWD): 23 City/31 Highway/26 Combined
- S Trim MPG (AWD): 23 City/28 Highway/25 Combined
- SX and EX Trim MPG (FWD): 20 City/29 Highway/23 Combined
- X-Line and X-Pro Trims (AWD): 20 City/27 Highway/23 Combined
Explore the 2025 Kia Sorento Specs Near Murfreesboro
The best way to figure out which 2025 Kia Sorento engine is the best for your needs is to test-drive the Kia Sorento trims at Greenway Kia of Franklin. Simply head to our Franklin showroom during our business hours. If you have other questions about what the mpg for a Kia Sorento is, feel free to call us at 615-538-1124. While you’re here, however, check out our Kia research guides for information about the 2025 Kia Sorento interior features and more!
More from Greenway Kia of Franklin
Kia EV6 Range: 2027 EPA Ratings by Configuration and Winter Driving
The Quick Answer The 2027 Kia EV6 is EPA-rated for 237 to 319 miles on a full charge, depending on configuration. The Long Range RWD is rated highest at 319 miles, Long Range AWD at 295 miles on 19-inch wheels or 270 on 20-inch wheels, and Standard Range RWD at 237 miles. Cold weather and…
How to Drive in Snow and Ice: A Middle Tennessee Guide
The Quick Answer Slow everything down: speed, acceleration, steering and braking. TDOT’s winter message is “In Ice and Snow: Take it Slow.” AAA recommends a five- to six-second following distance and no cruise control on slippery roads. Treat bridges and overpasses as icy first, and postpone non-essential trips when roads are bad. With antilock brakes,…
Kia Carnival Trim Levels Explained: A Guide to Every 2027 Gas and Hybrid Trim
What Is the Kia Carnival? The Kia Carnival is a three-row minivan that Kia calls an MPV, short for multi-purpose vehicle. It pairs SUV-inspired styling with sliding doors and room for up to eight people. Kia offers it with a V6 gas engine or a turbo hybrid. This guide covers the 2027 Kia Carnival, the…
0 comment(s) so far on 2025 Kia Sorento Engine Specs & MPG Ratings