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Jan 12, 2024

The refreshed 2024 Kia Sorento brings both visual updates and new features that improve its performance and tech. The gas version of the latest Sorento will be available at your Kia dealership in the first quarter of 2024, while hybrid variants will come in later. Let’s look at the key features to expect in the 2024 Sorento.

A line of vehicles being presented at a dealership near Orangeburg, South Carolina.

Exterior Overhaul

The 2024 Sorento comes with a mid-cycle refresh that focuses mainly on appearance. The front end channels the latest brand styling, with a reshaped grille and new LED headlights. The taillights receive a modernized shape to complement the frontal refresh. Large alloy wheels across the lineup also attain new designs, ranging from 17 to 20 inches, depending on the trim.

Versatile Powertrains

Kia provides a range of versatile powertrain choices for the new model year. Base gas-only models utilize a 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder producing 191 horsepower. Higher trims come with a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine churning out 281 horsepower. Both engines are mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Eco-conscious drivers can opt for the Sorento hybrid, which merges a turbo 1.6-liter four-cylinder gas engine with an electric motor to deliver a combined 227 horsepower. The plug-in hybrid variant features the same engine and a more powerful electric motor, producing a combined 261 horsepower.

New Trim Level

Joining the familiar Sorento family lineup in 2024 is the new off-road X-Pro trim. Now we have the LX, S, EX, SX, SX Prestige, and X-Pro. There are X-Line variants for the EX and SX Prestige trims as well. Building upon the X-Line models, the X-Pro gets the turbocharged engine along with unique 17-inch wheels wearing all-terrain tires.

The X-Pro also features increased ride height, a towing capacity of 4,000 lbs when properly equipped, and other functional upgrades. From the affordable and well-loaded base trims to the premium trims with luxury features, there is a Sorento for every budget and preference.

Interior Refinement and Tech

The refined interior of the 2024 Sorento focuses on passenger space and technology upgrades. This SUV has standard three-row seating with room for five to seven, depending on the second-row bench or captain’s chairs. Standard features in base models include a 12.3-inch touchscreen display with Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto integration, USB ports, and one-touch sliding and folding second-row seats.

Moving up the lineup adds comfort and convenience features like heated front seats, power-adjustable driver’s and passenger seats, LED interior lighting, and dual-zone climate control. Users also get a 12.3-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, navigation, satellite radio, and a 12-speaker Bose audio system.


Safety and Driver Assistance

Kia equips every 2024 Sorento with the Kia Drive Wise suite of driver assistance technologies. These include:

  • Automatic emergency braking
  • Blind spot detection
  • Lane-keeping and following assist
  • Rear cross-traffic alert
  • Driver attention warning
  • Rear occupant alert
  • Safe exit assist
  • High beam assist


Higher trims add features like front and rear parking sensors and parking collision avoidance assist.

The 2024 Sorento boasts significant styling upgrades and comfort features that are worth exploring. Stop by Superior Kia in Orangeburg, SC to test-drive the latest Kia models.