Kia Sorento HEV MQ4
Fourth generation · 2021–present · 6 model years · 7 trims
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Photo: 2020 Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Automatic 1.6 Front (1) by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Kia, Auto 2024, Zurich (PANA0818) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Kia Sorento Hybrid EX (IV) – f 02112024 by © M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2020 Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Automatic 1.6 Rear (1) by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Kia Sorento Hybrid MQ4 HEV Saddle Brown (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 2020 Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Automatic 1.6 Front (1) by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Kia, Auto 2024, Zurich (PANA0818) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Kia Sorento Hybrid EX (IV) – f 02112024 by © M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2020 Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Automatic 1.6 Rear (1) by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Kia Sorento Hybrid MQ4 HEV Saddle Brown (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | |||||||
| EX FWD · SUV | 1.6L turbocharged GDI inline-4 hybrid (TMED); permanent-magnet motor 59.3 hp / 44.2 kW; 1.0-1.5 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery (270V); total system 227 hp / 258 lb-ft | 227 | 258 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic transaxle (fluid clutch) | FWD | 37/36 (37) | $38,890 |
| EX AWD · SUV | 1.6L turbocharged GDI inline-4 hybrid (TMED); permanent-magnet motor 59.3 hp / 44.2 kW; 1.0-1.5 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery (270V); total system 227 hp / 258 lb-ft | 227 | 258 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic transaxle (fluid clutch) | AWD | 32/35 (34) | $40,690 |
| SX-Prestige · SUV | 1.6L turbocharged GDI inline-4 hybrid (TMED); permanent-magnet motor 59.3 hp / 44.2 kW; 1.0-1.5 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery (270V); total system 227 hp / 258 lb-ft | 227 | 258 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic transaxle (fluid clutch) | AWD | 32/35 (34) | $47,190 |
| 2025 | |||||||
| EX FWD · SUV | 1.6L turbocharged GDI inline-4 hybrid (TMED); permanent-magnet motor 59.3 hp / 44.2 kW; 1.0-1.5 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery (270V); total system 227 hp / 258 lb-ft | 227 | 258 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic transaxle (fluid clutch) | FWD | 36/36 (36) | $38,690 |
| EX AWD · SUV | 1.6L turbocharged GDI inline-4 hybrid (TMED); permanent-magnet motor 59.3 hp / 44.2 kW; 1.0-1.5 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery (270V); total system 227 hp / 258 lb-ft | 227 | 258 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic transaxle (fluid clutch) | AWD | 34/34 (34) | $40,490 |
| SX-Prestige · SUV | 1.6L turbocharged GDI inline-4 hybrid (TMED); permanent-magnet motor 59.3 hp / 44.2 kW; 1.0-1.5 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery (270V); total system 227 hp / 258 lb-ft | 227 | 258 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic transaxle (fluid clutch) | AWD | 34/34 (34) | $46,890 |
| 2024 | |||||||
| EX FWD · SUV | 1.6L turbocharged GDI inline-4 hybrid (TMED); permanent-magnet motor 59.3 hp / 44.2 kW; 1.0-1.5 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery (270V); total system 227 hp / 258 lb-ft | 227 | 258 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic transaxle (fluid clutch) | FWD | 39/35 (37) | $36,990 |
| EX AWD · SUV | 1.6L turbocharged GDI inline-4 hybrid (TMED); permanent-magnet motor 59.3 hp / 44.2 kW; 1.0-1.5 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery (270V); total system 227 hp / 258 lb-ft | 227 | 258 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic transaxle (fluid clutch) | AWD | 36/33 (34) | $39,290 |
| SX-Prestige · SUV | 1.6L turbocharged GDI inline-4 hybrid (TMED); permanent-magnet motor 59.3 hp / 44.2 kW; 1.0-1.5 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery (270V); total system 227 hp / 258 lb-ft | 227 | 258 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic transaxle (fluid clutch) | AWD | 36/33 (34) | $42,790 |
| 2023 | |||||||
| EX FWD · SUV | 1.6L turbocharged GDI inline-4 hybrid (TMED); permanent-magnet motor 59.3 hp / 44.2 kW; 1.0-1.5 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery (270V); total system 227 hp / 258 lb-ft | 227 | 258 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic transaxle (fluid clutch) | FWD | 39/35 (37) | $36,690 |
| EX AWD · SUV | 1.6L turbocharged GDI inline-4 hybrid (TMED); permanent-magnet motor 59.3 hp / 44.2 kW; 1.0-1.5 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery (270V); total system 227 hp / 258 lb-ft | 227 | 258 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic transaxle (fluid clutch) | AWD | 36/33 (34) | $38,990 |
| SX-Prestige · SUV | 1.6L turbocharged GDI inline-4 hybrid (TMED); permanent-magnet motor 59.3 hp / 44.2 kW; 1.0-1.5 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery (270V); total system 227 hp / 258 lb-ft | 227 | 258 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic transaxle (fluid clutch) | AWD | 36/33 (34) | $42,490 |
| 2022 | |||||||
| S FWD · SUV | 1.6L turbocharged GDI I4 hybrid (TMED); 44 kW motor; 227 hp combined | 227 | — | 6-speed automatic transaxle (fluid clutch) | FWD | 39/35 (37) | $34,090 |
| EX FWD · SUV | 1.6L turbocharged GDI I4 hybrid (TMED); 44 kW motor; 227 hp combined | 227 | — | 6-speed automatic transaxle (fluid clutch) | FWD | 39/35 (37) | $35,890 |
| S AWD · SUV | 1.6L turbocharged GDI I4 hybrid (TMED); 44 kW motor; 227 hp combined | 227 | — | 6-speed automatic transaxle (fluid clutch) | AWD | 36/33 (35) | $36,090 |
| EX AWD · SUV | 1.6L turbocharged GDI I4 hybrid (TMED); 44 kW motor; 227 hp combined | 227 | — | 6-speed automatic transaxle (fluid clutch) | AWD | 36/33 (35) | $38,390 |
| 2021 | |||||||
| S 1.6T Hybrid · SUV | 1.6L Turbocharged GDI I4 Hybrid | 227 | 258 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic (fluid clutch) | FWD | 39/35 (37) | $33,590 |
| EX 1.6T Hybrid · SUV | 1.6L Turbocharged GDI I4 Hybrid | 227 | 258 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic (fluid clutch) | FWD | 39/35 (37) | $36,590 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ★★★★★ |
| 2025 | 3 | ★★★★★ |
| 2024 | 2 | ★★★★★ |
| 2023 | 3 | ★★★★★ |
| 2022 | 6 | ★★★★★ |
| 2021 | 4 | ★★★★★ |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.