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    2020 Kia Sorento

    Used from

    $42,990 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    7 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.2 - 10 L / 100km

    About the Kia Sorento

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2020 Kia Sorento's used prices in Australia typically range from $29,200 for the SI (4x2) variant and topping out at $54,300 for the Gt-line 7 Seat.

    There are 15 variants of the Sorento available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2019.

    Engine options include 3.5L petrol (206kW/336Nm), 2.2L turbo diesel (147kW/441Nm) and 2.2L turbo diesel (148kW/440Nm). Available with 8 speed automatic, 8 speed auto sports-matic or 8 speed auto dual clutch transmissions. Both front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2020 Sorento was offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Kia Sorento models from other years

    Kia Sorento News

    *excl. on-roads

    2020 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
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Driver Monitor
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 10
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Audio Player Reads Mp3
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Autonomous drive
      • Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
    • 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
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 1
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • 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
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom 3rd Row (in): 36.2
      • Headroom 3rd Row: 920
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.5
      • Headroom Front: 1004
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.3
      • Headroom Rear: 998
      • Leg Room 3rd Row (in): 31.7
      • Leg Room 3rd Row: 805
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.3
      • Leg Room Front: 1048
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 39.4
      • Leg Room Rear: 1000
      • Shoulder Room 3rd Row (in): 52.8
      • Shoulder Room 3rd Row: 1342
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 59.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1500
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 58.0
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1472
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Displays Pressure
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999
      • Apple Carplay
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Traffic Info
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Automatic Locking
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/20/40
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • 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
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Third row seats
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Heater Type: Combustion
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    AO Edition

    Adds to Si:
    • Step
      • Type: Platform
    Removes from Si:
    • Anti collision system
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 10
    • Audio system
      • Audio Player Reads Mp3
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 1
    • Cruise control
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Displays Pressure
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999
    • Power locks
      • Automatic Locking
    • Steering wheel
      • Multi-function

    Sport

    Adds to AO Edition:
    • Anti collision system
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 10
    • Audio system
      • Audio Player Reads Mp3
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 1
    • Cruise control
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Displays Pressure
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999
    • Power locks
      • Automatic Locking
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Steering wheel
      • Multi-function
    Removes from AO Edition:
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Step
      • Type: Platform

    SLi

    Adds to Sport:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • 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
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear door
      • Hands-free Release
    • 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: Harman/kardon
      • Number Of: 10
      • Subwoofer
    Removes from Sport:
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6

    Black Edition

    Adds to SLi:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from SLi:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • 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
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Power locks
      • Automatic Locking
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear door
      • Hands-free Release
    • 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: Harman/kardon
      • Number Of: 10
      • Subwoofer

    GT-Line

    Adds to Black Edition:
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Blind Spot Detection (bsd)
    • Blind
      • Type: Manual
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Thigh Support Type: Memory
      • Ventilated
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Power locks
      • Automatic Locking
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear door
      • Hands-free Release
    • Rear seats
      • Heated
    • 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: Harman/kardon
      • Number Of: 10
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Heated
    Removes from Black Edition:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    See all 2020 Kia Sorento Specs

    2020 Kia Sorento Dimensions

    1690mm
    1890mm
    4800mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2020 Kia Sorento Dimensions

    2020 Kia Sorento Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Sorento

    The most fuel efficient Kia Sorento is the S 7 SEAT with a 8 SPEED AUTO DUAL CLUTCH which is powered by a 2.2L TURBO CDI and uses 6.1L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Kia Sorento that uses the most amount of fuel is the GT-LINE (4x2) GSL NAV 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
    3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWDUnleaded10.0 L/100km
    2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel7.2 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.

    2020 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 $29,200.

    The most expensive Kia Sorento is the GT-LINE 7 SEAT that starts from $54,300.

    The best towing capacity of a Kia Sorento is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Si (4x2), Si (4x2) FLEET, SLi (4x2), Si (4x4), Si (4x4) FLEET, BLACK EDITION, S 7 SEAT, SLi (4x4), SPORT (4x2), SPORT 7 SEAT, GT-LINE (4x2) GSL NAV, SPORT (4x4), SPORT+ 7 SEAT, GT-LINE (4x4) and GT-LINE 7 SEAT.

    The largest Kia Sorento is the S 7 SEAT which measures 1900mm wide, 4810mm in length and sits 1700mm 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.