2025 Kia Sorento Engine Specs & MPG Ratings

April 2nd, 2025 by

2025 Kia Sorento Performance

 

The 2025 Kia Sorento is a robust midsize SUV that offers Sanford 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 North, 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 North for a test drive! 

2025 Kia Sorento Engine Options 

The 2025 Kia Sorento offers Winter Springs 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 Deltona

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 North. Simply head to our Longwood 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 (407) 337-4788. While you’re here, however, check out our Kia research guides for information about the 2025 Kia Sorento interior features and more!

 

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