The 2023 Kia Sorento will probably be barely dearer to begin than the earlier yr’s mannequin. The crossover can have a beginning worth of $31,285 (all costs embody the $1,295 vacation spot cost), $400 greater than the 2022 entry-level Sorento LX.
The 2023 Sorento will probably be out there with both a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder or a turbocharged one. The NA engine produces 191 horsepower (142 kilowatts) and 181 pound-feet (245 Newton-meters) of torque. The turbocharged motor makes much more energy, pumping out 281 hp (209 kW) and 311 lb-ft (421 Nm) of torque. This engine pairs with an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, whereas the naturally aspirated one hooks as much as an eight-speed computerized.
Whereas the Sorento’s design does not change for 2023, Kia did rejigger the packaging throughout all trims. All-wheel drive is now customary on the range-topping SX Status (SX-P) trim. It additionally options retractable rear door shades, a 115-volt energy inverter, revised bumpers, and gloss black exterior accents. On the entry-level LX, Kia provides blind-spot collision avoidance, rear-cross site visitors collision avoidance, and protected exit help to its superior driver help system.
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The opposite trims within the Sorento lineup get extra modest upgrades for 2023. The S will get wi-fi smartphone charging, whereas the EX trim now comes with an eight-way energy entrance passenger seat and a frameless rearview mirror. The SX trim provides a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, power-folding exterior mirrors, and rain-sensing windshield wipers. The X-Line Bundle alters the crossover’s look by including 20-inch alloy wheels, distinctive bumper and exterior particulars, and a roof rack.
Kia launched pricing for the remainder of the Sorento lineup earlier this yr. The 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid begins at $37,885, whereas the plug-in hybrid variant $51,185.