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    2017 Kia Sorento

    Used from

    $40,990 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    7 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.8 - 9.9 L / 100km

    About the Kia Sorento

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2017 Kia Sorento's used prices in Australia typically range from $22,400 for the SI (4x2) variant and topping out at $30,700 for the Gt-line (4x4).

    There are 10 variants of the Sorento available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2017.

    Engine options include 3.5L petrol (206kW/336Nm), 3.3L petrol (199kW/318Nm) and 2.2L turbo diesel (147kW/441Nm). Available with 8 speed automatic or 6 speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2017 Sorento was offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Kia Sorento models from other years

    2017 Kia Sorento Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2017 Kia Sorento Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Kia Sorento

    Si

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 2
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Traffic Info
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/20/40
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 7
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3+2
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Third row seats
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Si Limited

    Adds to Si:
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    Removes from Si:
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 1
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth

    SLi

    Adds to Si Limited:
    • Display screen
      • Number: 2
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 2
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Infinity
      • Number Of: 10
      • Subwoofer
    Removes from Si Limited:
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6

    GT-Line

    Adds to SLi:
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Blind Spot Detection (bsd)
    • Blind
      • Type: Manual
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Ventilated
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Xenon
    • Rear seats
      • Heated
    • Steering wheel
      • Heated
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from SLi:
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    See all 2017 Kia Sorento Specs

    2017 Kia Sorento Dimensions

    1690mm
    1890mm
    4780mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2017 Kia Sorento Dimensions

    2017 Kia Sorento Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Sorento

    The most fuel efficient Kia Sorento is the Si (4x4) with a 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.2L DIESEL TURBO F/INJ and uses 7.2L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Kia Sorento that uses the most amount of fuel is the SPORT (4x2) with a 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 3.5L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 10L of Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Kia Sorento variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Kia SorentoFuel TypeCombined
    3.3L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWDUnleaded9.9 L/100km
    2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel7.8 L/100km
    See all Kia Sorento Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia Sorento?

    The Kia Sorento has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2017 Kia Sorento Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Kia Sorento?

    The Kia Sorento offers a 7 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Kia Sorento FAQs

    The cheapest Kia Sorento is the Si (4x2) that starts from $22,400.

    The most expensive Kia Sorento is the GT-LINE (4x4) that starts from $30,700.

    The best towing capacity of a Kia Sorento is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Si (4x2), SLi (4x2), Si (4x4), SPORT (4x4), SLi (4x4), Si LIMITED (4x4), Si LIMITED (4x2), SPORT (4x2), PLATINUM (4x4) and GT-LINE (4x4).

    The largest Kia Sorento is the Si (4x2) which measures 1890mm wide, 4800mm in length and sits 1690mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Sorento is the Si (4x2) which has 206kW of power from its 3.5L MULTI POINT F/INJ engine.

    The Kia Sorento is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Kia Sorento is the Si (4x4) which weighs 2660 kg (kerb weight).

    The Kia Sorento may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded Petrol.