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What's New for 2025?
Significantly refreshed for 2025, the Sorento Hybrid gets fresh exterior styling and a revamped interior with an ultra-wide curved infotainment display.
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"Like its Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid cousin, the Sorento Hybrid defies easy classification, as it's considerably longer than the benchmark RAV4 Hybrid, costs quite a bit more to start, and also happens to come with a third seating row. But that third row is decidedly compact, so that's what we'll call the Sorento Hybrid, too. This Kia certainly feels and drives more like a compact SUV than a midsizer, so it's a nice in-between option to have if you might occasionally find a use for three rows of seats."—Ranked #7 out of 11 Compact Hybrid SUVs
MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
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The Sorento Hybrid is an interesting option alongside the regular Sorento with the turbocharged 2.5-liter engine. The latter is the fastest Sorento, but the Sorento Hybrid is hardly slow, and its fuel economy is massively better. They cost about the same, too.
Adding AWD to the Sorento Hybrid is a relatively easy choice because you've got so many MPGs to play with. Sure, you lose a few, but when you're starting in the high 30s, who cares?
What are the different versions of the 2025 Sorento Hybrid, and how much do they cost? Select a version below or just hit the button to see our full 2025 Sorento Hybrid specs and model data.
| Version | Price | Fuel | MPG | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid (1.6T Front-Wheel Drive) | $38,690 | Hybrid | 36 | 227 hp | 258 lb-ft |
| 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid (1.6T All-Wheel Drive) | $40,490 | Hybrid | 34 | 227 hp | 258 lb-ft |
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