About the Kia Sorento
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2018 Kia Sorento's used prices in Australia typically range from $24,400 for the SI (4x2) variant and topping out at $33,500 for the Gt-line (4x4).
There are 13 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) and 2.2L turbo diesel (147kW/441Nm). All variants feature 8 speed automatic transmission. Both front-wheel drive, four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2018 Sorento was offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
2018 Kia Sorento Price
SLi
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.3L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $45,990 |
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $46,990 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $49,490 |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $50,490 |
Si Limited
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.3L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $43,990 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $47,490 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $44,990 |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $48,490 |
Si
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.3L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $40,990 |
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $42,990 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $44,490 |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $45,490 |
Platinum
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $56,590 |
GT-Line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $58,490 |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $58,990 |
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2018 Kia Sorento Specs
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2018 Kia Sorento Dimensions
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2018 Kia Sorento Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Sorento
The most fuel efficient Kia Sorento is the Si (4x4) FLEET 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.
| Kia Sorento | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.8 L/100km |
| 3.3L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 9.9 L/100km |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.2 L/100km |
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 10.0 L/100km |
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.
2018 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 $24,400.
The most expensive Kia Sorento is the GT-LINE (4x4) that starts from $33,500.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Sorento is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Si (4x2), SLi (4x2), Si (4x4) FLEET, Si (4x4), Si (4x2) FLEET, SPORT (4x4), AO EDITION, SLi (4x4), AO EDITION (4x2), SPORT (4x2), AO EDITION (4x4), GT-LINE (4x2) GSL 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) FLEET 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.