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About the Kia Sorento
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2021 Kia Sorento is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $43,690 for the SI variant and topping out at $64,070 for the Gt-line.
There are 7 variants of the Sorento available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2021.
Engine options include 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (148kW/440Nm) and 3.5L multi-point injection (200kW/332Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2021 Sorento was offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2021 Kia Sorento Price
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $49,470 |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $52,470 |
GT-Line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $61,070 |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $64,070 |
S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $46,850 |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $48,850 |
Si
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $43,690 |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $46,190 |
Sport+
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $52,850 |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $56,850 |
SLi
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $47,690 |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $51,190 |
Black Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $48,690 |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $52,190 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Kia Sorento Specs
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2021 Kia Sorento Dimensions
1690mm
1890mm
4800mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2021 Kia Sorento Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Sorento
The most fuel efficient Kia Sorento is the Sport with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.2L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 6.1L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Kia Sorento that uses the most amount of fuel is the Black Edition with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.5L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 10L of unleaded 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 Sorento | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 6.1 L/100km |
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 9.7 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.
2021 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 that starts from $43,690.
The most expensive Kia Sorento is the GT-Line that starts from $64,070.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Sorento is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Si, Sport, S, SLi, Black Edition, Sport+ and GT-Line.
The largest Kia Sorento is the S which measures 1900mm wide, 4810mm in length and sits 1700mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Sorento is the Si which has 206kW of power from its 3.5L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
The Kia Sorento is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Sorento is the Si which weighs 2660 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Sorento may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes diesel or unleaded.