Kia Sorento MQ4
Fourth generation · 2021–present · 7 model years · 29 trims
Photo: 2024 Kia Sorento LX in Gravity Grey, front left, 2024-07-21 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2024 Kia Sorento X-Line SX Prestige (facelift), front 12.20.24 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi DCT AWD Platinum (IV, Facelift) – f 14102025 by © M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2024 Kia Sorento X-Line SX Prestige (facelift), rear 12.20.24 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Kia Sorento MQ4 Saddle Brown Interior (3) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 2024 Kia Sorento LX in Gravity Grey, front left, 2024-07-21 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2024 Kia Sorento X-Line SX Prestige (facelift), front 12.20.24 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi DCT AWD Platinum (IV, Facelift) – f 14102025 by © M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2024 Kia Sorento X-Line SX Prestige (facelift), rear 12.20.24 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Kia Sorento MQ4 Saddle Brown Interior (3) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | |||||||
| LX FWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder GDI+MPI | 191 | 195 lb-ft | 8-Speed Automatic (Torque Converter) | FWD | 23/31 (26) | $32,590 |
| S FWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder GDI+MPI | 191 | 195 lb-ft | 8-Speed Automatic (Torque Converter) | FWD | 23/31 (26) | $35,490 |
| S AWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder GDI+MPI | 191 | 195 lb-ft | 8-Speed Automatic (Torque Converter) | AWD | 23/28 (25) | $37,490 |
| EX FWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI+MPI | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (Wet Friction Clutch) | FWD | 20/29 (23) | $38,690 |
| EX AWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder GDI+MPI | 191 | 195 lb-ft | 8-Speed Automatic (Torque Converter) | AWD | 23/28 (25) | $40,190 |
| SX FWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI+MPI | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (Wet Friction Clutch) | FWD | 20/29 (23) | $42,490 |
| X-Line EX AWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI+MPI | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (Wet Friction Clutch) | AWD | 20/27 (23) | $42,990 |
| X-Line SX AWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI+MPI | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (Wet Friction Clutch) | AWD | 20/27 (23) | $44,290 |
| X-Line SX-P AWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI+MPI | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (Wet Friction Clutch) | AWD | 20/27 (23) | $46,990 |
| X-Pro SX-P AWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI+MPI | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (Wet Friction Clutch) | AWD | 20/27 (23) | $47,990 |
| 2026 | |||||||
| LX FWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder GDI+MPI | 191 | 195 lb-ft | 8-Speed Automatic (Torque Converter) | FWD | 23/31 (26) | $32,390 |
| S FWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder GDI+MPI | 191 | 195 lb-ft | 8-Speed Automatic (Torque Converter) | FWD | 23/31 (26) | $35,290 |
| S AWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder GDI+MPI | 191 | 195 lb-ft | 8-Speed Automatic (Torque Converter) | AWD | 23/28 (25) | $37,290 |
| EX FWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI+MPI | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (Wet Friction Clutch) | FWD | 20/29 (23) | $38,490 |
| EX AWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder GDI+MPI | 191 | 195 lb-ft | 8-Speed Automatic (Torque Converter) | AWD | 23/28 (25) | $39,990 |
| SX FWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI+MPI | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (Wet Friction Clutch) | FWD | 20/29 (23) | $42,290 |
| X-Line EX AWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI+MPI | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (Wet Friction Clutch) | AWD | 20/27 (23) | $42,790 |
| X-Line SX AWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI+MPI | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (Wet Friction Clutch) | AWD | 20/27 (23) | $44,090 |
| X-Line SX-P AWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI+MPI | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (Wet Friction Clutch) | AWD | 20/27 (23) | $46,790 |
| HEV SX-P AWD · SUV | 1.6L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI Hybrid (TMED) | 177 | 195 lb-ft | 6-Speed Transaxle Automatic (Fluid Clutch) | AWD | 32/35 (37) | $47,190 |
| X-Pro SX-P AWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI+MPI | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (Wet Friction Clutch) | AWD | 20/27 (23) | $47,790 |
| PHEV EX AWD · SUV | 1.6L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI Plug-In Hybrid (TMED) | 177 | 195 lb-ft | 6-Speed Transaxle Automatic (Fluid Clutch) | AWD | 74/74 (74) | $48,290 |
| PHEV SX-P AWD · SUV | 1.6L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI Plug-In Hybrid (TMED) | 177 | 195 lb-ft | 6-Speed Transaxle Automatic (Fluid Clutch) | AWD | 74/74 (74) | $53,490 |
| 2025 | |||||||
| LX FWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder GDI | 191 | 195 lb-ft | 8-Speed Automatic (8AT) | FWD | 23/31 (26) | $31,990 |
| S FWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder GDI | 191 | 195 lb-ft | 8-Speed Automatic (8AT) | FWD | 23/31 (26) | $34,890 |
| S AWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder GDI | 191 | 195 lb-ft | 8-Speed Automatic (8AT) | AWD | 23/28 (25) | $36,890 |
| EX FWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-Speed Dual Clutch (8DCT) | FWD | 20/29 (23) | $38,090 |
| EX AWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-Speed Dual Clutch (8DCT) | AWD | 20/27 (23) | $39,590 |
| SX FWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-Speed Dual Clutch (8DCT) | FWD | 20/29 (23) | $41,690 |
| X-Line EX AWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-Speed Dual Clutch (8DCT) | AWD | 20/27 (23) | $41,790 |
| X-Line SX AWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-Speed Dual Clutch (8DCT) | AWD | 20/27 (23) | $43,490 |
| X-Line SX-P AWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-Speed Dual Clutch (8DCT) | AWD | 20/27 (23) | $46,390 |
| HEV SX-P AWD · SUV | 1.6L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI Hybrid (TMED) | 227 | 258 lb-ft | 6-Speed Transaxle Automatic (6AT) | AWD | 34/34 (34) | $46,890 |
| X-Pro SX-P AWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-Speed Dual Clutch (8DCT) | AWD | 20/27 (23) | $47,390 |
| PHEV EX AWD · SUV | 1.6L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI Plug-In Hybrid | 261 | 258 lb-ft | 6-Speed Transaxle Automatic (6AT) | AWD | 74/74 (74) | $47,990 |
| PHEV SX-P AWD · SUV | 1.6L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI Plug-In Hybrid | 261 | 258 lb-ft | 6-Speed Transaxle Automatic (6AT) | AWD | 74/74 (74) | $53,090 |
| 2024 | |||||||
| LX FWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder GDI | 191 | 195 lb-ft | 8-Speed Automatic (8AT) | FWD | 23/31 (26) | $31,990 |
| S FWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder GDI | 191 | 195 lb-ft | 8-Speed Automatic (8AT) | FWD | 23/31 (26) | $34,390 |
| S AWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder GDI | 191 | 195 lb-ft | 8-Speed Automatic (8AT) | AWD | 23/28 (25) | $36,390 |
| EX FWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-Speed Dual Clutch (8DCT) | FWD | 20/29 (23) | $37,990 |
| SX FWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-Speed Dual Clutch (8DCT) | FWD | 20/29 (23) | $41,690 |
| X-Line EX AWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-Speed Dual Clutch (8DCT) | AWD | 20/27 (23) | $41,690 |
| HEV SX-P AWD · SUV | 1.6L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI Hybrid (TMED) | 177 | 195 lb-ft | 6-Speed Transaxle Automatic (6AT) | AWD | 36/33 (35) | $42,790 |
| X-Line SX AWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-Speed Dual Clutch (8DCT) | AWD | 20/27 (23) | $43,490 |
| X-Line SX-P AWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-Speed Dual Clutch (8DCT) | AWD | 20/27 (23) | $46,390 |
| X-Pro SX-P AWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-Speed Dual Clutch (8DCT) | AWD | 20/27 (23) | $47,390 |
| PHEV SX-P AWD · SUV | 1.6L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI Plug-In Hybrid | — | — | 6-Speed Transaxle Automatic (6AT) | AWD | 54/48 (52) | $50,290 |
| 2023 | |||||||
| LX FWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder GDI | 191 | 181 lb-ft | 8-Speed Automatic (8AT) | FWD | 24/29 (26) | $30,390 |
| LX AWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder GDI | 191 | 181 lb-ft | 8-Speed Automatic (8AT) | AWD | 23/25 (24) | $32,190 |
| S FWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder GDI | 191 | 181 lb-ft | 8-Speed Automatic (8AT) | FWD | 24/29 (26) | $32,890 |
| X-Line S AWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder GDI | 191 | 181 lb-ft | 8-Speed Automatic (8AT) | AWD | 23/25 (24) | $34,890 |
| EX FWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-Speed Dual Clutch (8DCT) | FWD | 22/29 (25) | $36,290 |
| SX FWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-Speed Dual Clutch (8DCT) | FWD | 22/29 (25) | $39,190 |
| X-Line EX AWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-Speed Dual Clutch (8DCT) | AWD | 21/28 (24) | $39,990 |
| SX AWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-Speed Dual Clutch (8DCT) | AWD | 21/28 (24) | $40,990 |
| HEV SX-P AWD · SUV | 1.6L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI Hybrid (TMED) | 177 | 195 lb-ft | 6-Speed Transaxle Automatic (6AT) | AWD | 36/33 (35) | $42,490 |
| SX-P AWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-Speed Dual Clutch (8DCT) | AWD | 21/28 (24) | $43,790 |
| X-Line SX-P AWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-Speed Dual Clutch (8DCT) | AWD | 21/28 (24) | $43,990 |
| PHEV SX-P AWD · SUV | 1.6L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI Plug-In Hybrid | 177 | 195 lb-ft | 6-Speed Transaxle Automatic (6AT) | AWD | 54/48 (52) | $49,990 |
| 2022 | |||||||
| LX FWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder GDI | 191 | 181 lb-ft | 8-Speed Automatic (8AT) | FWD | 24/29 (26) | $29,590 |
| LX AWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder GDI | 191 | 181 lb-ft | 8-Speed Automatic (8AT) | AWD | 23/25 (24) | $31,390 |
| S FWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder GDI | 191 | 181 lb-ft | 8-Speed Automatic (8AT) | FWD | 24/29 (26) | $32,390 |
| X-Line S AWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder GDI | 191 | 181 lb-ft | 8-Speed Automatic (8AT) | AWD | 23/25 (24) | $34,390 |
| EX FWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-Speed Dual Clutch (8DCT) | FWD | 22/29 (25) | $35,490 |
| SX FWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-Speed Dual Clutch (8DCT) | FWD | 22/29 (25) | $38,290 |
| X-Line EX AWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-Speed Dual Clutch (8DCT) | AWD | 21/28 (24) | $39,190 |
| SX AWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-Speed Dual Clutch (8DCT) | AWD | 21/28 (24) | $40,090 |
| SX-P FWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-Speed Dual Clutch (8DCT) | FWD | 22/29 (25) | $41,190 |
| X-Line SX-P AWD · SUV | 2.5L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-Speed Dual Clutch (8DCT) | AWD | 21/28 (24) | $43,190 |
| PHEV SX AWD · SUV | 1.6L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI Plug-In Hybrid | 177 | 195 lb-ft | 6-Speed Transaxle Automatic (6AT) | AWD | 35/33 (79) | $45,190 |
| PHEV SX-P AWD · SUV | 1.6L 4-cylinder Turbocharged GDI Plug-In Hybrid | 177 | 195 lb-ft | 6-Speed Transaxle Automatic (6AT) | AWD | 35/33 (79) | $48,090 |
| 2021 | |||||||
| LX 2.5 FWD · SUV | 2.5L GDI I4 | 191 | 181 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic (torque converter) | FWD | 24/29 (26) | $29,390 |
| LX 2.5 AWD · SUV | 2.5L GDI I4 | 191 | 181 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic (torque converter) | AWD | 23/25 (24) | $31,190 |
| S 2.5 FWD · SUV | 2.5L GDI I4 | 191 | 181 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic (torque converter) | FWD | 24/29 (26) | $31,890 |
| S 2.5 AWD · SUV | 2.5L GDI I4 | 191 | 181 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic (torque converter) | AWD | 23/25 (24) | $33,690 |
| EX 2.5T FWD · SUV | 2.5L Turbocharged GDI I4 | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-speed dual wet clutch (DCT) | FWD | 22/29 (25) | $34,990 |
| EX 2.5T AWD · SUV | 2.5L Turbocharged GDI I4 | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-speed dual wet clutch (DCT) | AWD | 21/28 (24) | $36,790 |
| SX 2.5T FWD · SUV | 2.5L Turbocharged GDI I4 | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-speed dual wet clutch (DCT) | FWD | 22/29 (25) | $37,990 |
| SX 2.5T AWD · SUV | 2.5L Turbocharged GDI I4 | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-speed dual wet clutch (DCT) | AWD | 21/28 (24) | $39,790 |
| SX Prestige 2.5T FWD · SUV | 2.5L Turbocharged GDI I4 | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-speed dual wet clutch (DCT) | FWD | 22/29 (25) | $40,590 |
| SX Prestige X-Line 2.5T AWD · SUV | 2.5L Turbocharged GDI I4 | 281 | 311 lb-ft | 8-speed dual wet clutch (DCT) | AWD | 21/28 (24) | $42,590 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | — | — |
| 2026 | 2 | — |
| 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.