2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid review
Kia Sorento Hybrid highlights
Customer rating
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Pros
- Tons of standard features
- Impressive tech
- Three rows of seating
Cons
- The third row is a bit cramped
- Smaller than some of the competition
- Only two trim levels are available
Mileage (EPA estimate)
36 city, 33 highway, 34 combined
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Do-it-all hybrid SUV
The combination of a three-row SUV and hybrid power is a recipe for an excellent family mobile. The 2023 Sorento Hybrid has a 1.6L four-cylinder engine paired with an electric motor that is good for a combined 227 horsepower. For 2023, the base S trim is no longer available, with the incredibly well-equipped EX becoming the base trim. Kia added a new top-spec SX Prestige trim level with a ton of comfort and convenience features. So, you will be pretty impressed no matter which 2023 Sorento Hybrid you go with.
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What is new for the 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid?
- The Sorento Hybrid is available in a new trim called the SX Prestige.
- The S trim has been discontinued for 2023.
- Sorento Hybrid trims have been upgraded with Rear Sunshade, Rear Seat Heaters, Heated Steering Wheel, Rear Air Conditioning, Memory Seat(s), A/C Seat(s), Leather Seats, and BOSE Sound System as standard equipment this year.
2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid trims
SX Prestige:
- 227-hp, 258-lb-ft of torque 1.6L
- Rear Sunshade
- Traction Control
- Rear View Camera
- Quad Seats
- Power Mirrors
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
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5 reasons to buy the 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid
1. Versatile interior
The 2023 Sorento Hybrid seats six with three rows of seats. Behind the third row, there is 12.6 cu-ft of space, and with that row folded, the space increases significantly. Because of the sliding and reclining second row, you have between 38.5 and 45 cu-ft of space. If you fold both sets of rear seats, you'll get a total of 75.5 cu-ft of space.
2. Lots of standard features
The Sorento Hybrid gets a great list of standard features for 2023. Start with interior features like synthetic leather upholstery, heated and power-adjustable front seats, and dual-zone automatic climate control. Add exterior stuff like LED headlights and foglights, a hands-free liftgate, and 17-inch wheels, and you've got quite an addition to your driveway.
3. Great powertrain
The 2023 Sorento Hybrid has a standard turbocharged 1.6L four-cylinder engine paired with a hybrid system across all trim levels. The combined output is 227 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, and front-wheel drive is standard. All-wheel drive is an option on the EX and standard on the SX Prestige. All that is good for an EPA-estimated 37 mpg combined city/highway in the front-wheel-drive version (34 combined with all-wheel-drive).
4. Standard technology too
The EX gets a great 10.25-inch touchscreen display with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ smartphone integration, navigation, and a six-speaker audio system. Just about all of the driver aides on the 2023 Sorento Hybrid are standard on the EX. Only the blind spot camera and 360-camera system are optional if you go with the SX-Prestige, which also has a digital instrument cluster and a Bose® premium audio system.
5. Luxury options
You have to check out the 2023 Sorento Hybrid SX Prestige. It has a long name, but it also has a long list of standard comfort and convenience features. Exterior upgrades include power-folding side mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, and LED taillights. The interior gets leather upholstery with ventilated front seats, more power adjustments for the front seats vs. the EX, and a heated steering wheel. There are some great standalone options for the Sorento Hybrid, like a panoramic sunroof and a rear seat entertainment system.
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Kia Sorento Hybrid features and specs
EX 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Fold-Away Third Row
- Front Seat Heaters
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leatherette Seats
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Quad Seats
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Third Row Seat
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Full Roof Rack
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Running Boards
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
1.6L
Horsepower
227
Torque (ft-lbs)
258
Engine type
Turbo Hybrid
Fuel capacity
17.7
Wheelbase
110.8"
Overall length
189.4"
Width
74.8"
Height
66.7"
Leg room
F 41.4"/M 40.7"/R 29.6"
Head room
F 40.3"/M 39.1"/R 36.8"
Front tires
P235/65HR17
Rear tires
P235/65HR17
Seating capacity
6
Max towing capacity
165/1654 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid FAQ
The 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- EX: 39 MPG City and 35 MPG Highway
- SX Prestige: 36 MPG City and 33 MPG Highway
The 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid has a maximum towing capacity of 1654 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid:
- SX Prestige
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Rear Sunshade
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
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