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About the Kia Sorento
Last updated Oct 23, 2024The 2021 Kia Sorento is classified as a 4 Door Wagon currently on sale in Australia as part of the MQ4 MY21 generation, starting from $35,300 MLRP for the S 7 SEAT and topping out at $66,000 for the GT-LINE 7 SEAT PHEV AWD.
There are 19 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Jan of 2021. The Sorento is built in Korea and is available with 3.5L Multi Point Fuel Injection, equipped with a 8 Speed Auto Sports-matic transmission with the drive sent to FWD. The Sorento is offered with a 7 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
Kia Sorento Rating
Toyota Fortuner
Entry-level
Mercedes-Maybach GLS
Best in class
Overall rating
8.5
7.5
8.7
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2021 Kia Sorento Price
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| S 7 SEAT | $38,800 | $41,200 |
| SPORT 7 SEAT | $40,900 | $41,800 |
| SPORT+ 7 SEAT | $47,900 | $50,600 |
| GT-LINE 7 SEAT | $56,700 | $59,500 |
| GT-LINE 7 SEAT HEV FWD | $61,000 | $61,000 |
| GT-LINE 7 SEAT HEV AWD | $63,800 | $63,800 |
| GT-LINE 7 SEAT PHEV AWD | $66,000 | $66,000 |
*excl. on-roads
2021 Kia Sorento Specs
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S 7 SEAT
- 12 Volt Power Outlet
- 17 Inch Alloy Wheels
- 2nd Row Sliding Walk-in Device
- 325mm Front Brakes
- 325mm Rear Brakes
- AEB Junction Assist
- Acoustic Laminated Windscreen
- Active Drive AWD System
- Additional 12 Volt Socket/s
- Adjustable Steering Column
- Adjustable Steering Wheel - Tilt & Telescopic
- Advanced Smart Cruise Control
- Air Conditioning
- Alarm System/Remote Anti Theft
- Ambient Temperature Display
- Android Auto
- Antenna - Roof-mounted Shark Fin type
- Anti-lock Braking
- Apple Car Play
- Automatic Brake Hold
- Autonomous Emergency Braking
- Black Grille Surround
- Blind Spot Assist
- Bluetooth Connectivity - Extended
- Body Coloured Exterior Door Handles
- Body Coloured Exterior Mirrors
- Bottle Holders - Front and Rear
- Brake Assist
- Cargo Cover
- Cargo Tie Down Hooks/Rings
- Central Locking Remote Control
- Central Locking Tailgate
- Centre Console Box - Multi-purpose
- Centre Console Storage
- Centre Console Tray
- Child Proof Rear Door Locks
- Child Seat - ISOFIX Anchorage System
- Child Seat Anchor Points
- Cloth Upholstery
- Coat Hanger/Hook(s)
- Collision Avoidance System
- Comfort Mode
- Cross Traffic Assist - Rear
- Cup Holders - Front and Rear
- Curtain Airbags - Front
- Curtain Airbags - Rear
- Cyclist Recognition
- Daytime Running Lights - LED
- Diesel Particulate Filter
- Digital Audio Broadcast Radio
- Digital Speedometer
- Door Ajar Warning
- Driver Awareness Alert
- Driver Foot Rest
- Driver Mode Selection
- Driver Seat Height Adjustable
- Driver Seat Manual Adjust 6 Way
- Dual Front Airbags Package
- Dusk Sensing Headlights
- ECO Mode
- Electric Parking Brake
- Electronic Brake Force Distribution
- Electronic Stability Control
- Embossed Seats
- Emergency Stop Signal
- Energy Absorbing Steering Column
- Engine Immobiliser
- Exit Assist Function
- Extra USB Socket/s
- Flat Fold Seating
- Flip/Folding key
- Fog Lights - LED
- Fog Lights - Rear LED
- Forward Collision Warning
- Front Mud Guard
- Headlights Follow Me Home Function
- Headrests - Adjustable on All Seats
- Headrests Front - Tilt Function
- Heated Rear Windshield with Timer
- High Beam Assist
- High Mounted Rear Stop Light
- Hill Descent Control
- Hill Start Assist
- Hood Insulator
- Illuminated - Entry/Exit with Delayed Fade
- Illuminated Glove Box Compartment
- Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
- Instrument Cluster Display - 4.2 Inch
- Interior Lighting Pack
- Intermittent Wipers - Front
- Intermittent Wipers - Variable
- Keyless Entry
- LED Headlights
- Lane Change Assist
- Lane Following Assist
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Lockable Glove Box Compartment
- MP3 Compatible Audio/CD Player
- Manual Slide and Recline 2nd Row Seats
- Map Pockets - Front & Rear
- Metal Look Interior Trim
- Mud Mode
- Multi Collision Brake
- Multi Function Steering Wheel
- Multi Media Connectivity
- One Touch Easy Folding Rear Seat System
- Parking Distance Control Front & Rear
- Parking Sensor Dash Display
- Part-time AWD with Lock Mode
- Pedestrian Recognition
- Power Mirrors With Auto Folding
- Power Mirrors With Indicators
- Power Windows Anti-trap - Driver
- Power Windows Auto Up/Down
- Premium Gear Knob
- Premium Steering Wheel
- Rain Sensing Wipers
- Rear Air Vents
- Rear Centre Armrest
- Rear Combination Lights LED
- Rear Mud Guard
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Mirror Day/Night
- Rear Wiper Automatically Triggered in Reverse Gear
- Rear Wiper/Washer
- Reversing Camera
- Roof Rails
- Sand Mode
- Seatback Pockets - Front Seats
- Seatbelts - Height Adjustable Front Seats
- Seatbelts - Lap/Sash for All Seats
- Seatbelts - Load Limiters Front Seats
- Seatbelts - Pre-tensioners Front Seats
- Seatbelts - Reminder for All Seats
- Seven Seat Interior
- Side Airbags - Centre
- Side Airbags - Front Seats side
- Side Door Impact Beams
- Side Garnish - Silver
- Side Sill Moulding with Wheel Arch Extension
- Side Window Trims - Silver
- Skid Plates Silver - Front
- Skid Plates Silver - Rear
- Smart Mode
- Snow Mode
- Sound System with 6 Speakers
- Spare Wheel - Full Size Alloy Wheel
- Speed Dependent Volume Control
- Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
- Split Fold Rear Seat
- Split Fold Third Row Seat
- Sports Mode
- Storage Recess - Under Floor in Rear Cargo Area
- Sunvisors with Vanity Mirrors & Illumination
- TFT Instrument Cluster
- Terrain Mode Select System
- Third Row Seats
- Torque Distribution Display
- Touchscreen LCD 8.0 Inch
- Traction Control System
- USB Input Socket
- Upholstery - Black
- User Selectable Options
- Vehicle Stability Management System
- Voice Recognition System
SPORT 7 SEAT
Adds:
- 18 Inch Alloy Wheels
- Auto Climate Control with Dual Temp Zones
- Auto Defog System
- Multi Media Pro Pack (SAT, SS12, HUD & DABR)
- Power Front Seat Driver 10 Way
- Power Lumbar Support Driver 2-way
- Satellite Navigation
- Third Row Cooling Vents
- Touchscreen LCD 10.25 Inch
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
- Wheel Finish - Machine
Removes:
- 17 Inch Alloy Wheels
- Air Conditioning
- Driver Seat Height Adjustable
- Driver Seat Manual Adjust 6 Way
- Touchscreen LCD 8.0 Inch
SPORT+ 7 SEAT
Adds:
- 19 Inch Alloy Wheels
- Aero Wipers - Front
- Exterior Accented Trim
- Hands-Free Smart Tailgate
- Heated Front Seats
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Leather Accented Upholstery
- Lights on Exterior Door Handles
- Power Exterior Mirrors - Heated
- Power Windows Anti-trap
- Push Button Start
- Rear Privacy Glass - Rear and Side Windows
- Rear View Mirror Auto Dimming
- Remote Engine Start System
- Smart Key
- Terrain Response
- USB Charging Port/s - Rear
Removes:
- 18 Inch Alloy Wheels
- Cloth Upholstery
- Embossed Seats
- Flip/Folding key
- Power Windows Anti-trap - Driver
- Rear View Mirror Day/Night
- Vehicle Stability Management System
- Wheel Finish - Machine
GT-LINE 7 SEAT
Adds:
- 20 Inch Alloy Wheels
- Alloy Scuff Plates
- Alloy Sports Pedals
- Ambient Interior Lighting
- Bi-LED Projector Headlights
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Cushion Extension
- Digital Amplifier
- Driver Talk In-car Intercom
- Exterior Mirrors Tilt When Reversing
- Gloss Black Console
- Head Up Display
- Heated Front & Rear Outer Seats
- Illuminated Door Sill Panels
- Instrument Cluster Display - 12.3 Inch
- LED Interior Lighting
- Load Protection Net
- Nappa Leather Appointed Seats
- Paddle Shifters on Steering Wheel
- Parking Collision Avoidance Assist
- Power Child Locks
- Power Front Seat Driver 14 Way
- Power Front Seat Passenger 10 way
- Power Lumbar Support Driver 4-way
- Power Lumbar Support Passenger 2-way
- Power front seat Driver/memory
- Powered Panoramic Sunroof
- Rear Sunshade Blinds
- Remote Smart Parking Assist
- Surround Camera System
Removes:
- 19 Inch Alloy Wheels
- Heated Front Seats
- Instrument Cluster Display - 4.2 Inch
- Interior Lighting Pack
- LED Headlights
- Power Front Seat Driver 10 Way
- Power Lumbar Support Driver 2-way
- Premium Gear Knob
- Seatback Pockets - Front Seats
- Side Sill Moulding with Wheel Arch Extension
- Side Window Trims - Silver
- Skid Plates Silver - Rear
- Smart Mode
- Snow Mode
- Sound System with 6 Speakers
- Spare Wheel - Full Size Alloy Wheel
- Sports Mode
- Storage Recess - Under Floor in Rear Cargo Area
- Sunvisors with Vanity Mirrors & Illumination
- TFT Instrument Cluster
- Terrain Mode Select System
- Terrain Response
- Third Row Cooling Vents
- Third Row Seats
- Torque Distribution Display
- Touchscreen LCD 10.25 Inch
- Traction Control System
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
- USB Charging Port/s - Rear
- USB Input Socket
- Upholstery - Black
- User Selectable Options
- Voice Recognition System
GT-LINE 7 SEAT HEV FWD
Adds:
- 12 Volt Power Outlet - Load Area
- 19 Inch Alloy Wheels
- 2nd Row Power Seat - Recline/Slide/Walk-in
- 3rd Row Vents with Controls
- Accessory Pockets
- Active Safety Group
- Alloy Pedals
- Auto Comfort Control - Drivers Seat
- Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Blind Spot View Monitor
- Bluetooth Connectivity - Multi-connection
- Bottle Holders - Front Seats
- Configurable Interior Mood Lighting
- Cupholders 3rd Row
- Curtain Airbags
- Cushion Depth Adjustment - Driver
- Door Handle Courtesy Lights
- Driver Attention Warning
- Dual Headlights
- Electric Motor
- Electric Power Steering
- Far Side Airbags (Centre)
- Flat Fold Seating - 3rd Row
- Front Centre Tray
- Front Wipers 2 Speed
- Gloss Black Interior Trim
- Heated Front Seats
- Heated Rear Seats - Outer
- Hybrid Drive System
- Hybrid Type 1 - Trans Mounted Electric Device
- Integrated Memory System - Driver Seat
- Intelligent Speed Assist
- Keyless Entry & Tailgate Release
- LED Headlights
- Lithium-ion Polymer Battery
- Luggage Screen
- Multi-media System with 10.25 inch Touch Screen
- One Touch Flat Folding Seating - 2nd Row
- Parking Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear
- Passive Safety Group
- Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
- Power Mirrors With Heated & Folding
- Projector Headlights
- Quilted Trim
- Radio AM/FM
- Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Regenerative Braking
- Safe Exit Assist
- Sports Grille
- Storage Compartment - Luggage Compartment Recess
Removes:
- 20 Inch Alloy Wheels
- 2nd Row Sliding Walk-in Device
- AEB Junction Assist
- Active Drive AWD System
- Additional 12 Volt Socket/s
- Alloy Sports Pedals
- Ambient Interior Lighting
- Android Auto
- Apple Car Play
- Bi-LED Projector Headlights
- Blind Spot Assist
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Bluetooth Connectivity - Extended
- Bottle Holders - Front and Rear
- Cargo Cover
- Central Locking Tailgate
- Centre Console Storage
- Collision Avoidance System
- Comfort Mode
- Cross Traffic Assist - Rear
- Curtain Airbags - Front
- Curtain Airbags - Rear
- Cushion Extension
- Diesel Particulate Filter
- Digital Amplifier
- Driver Awareness Alert
- Exit Assist Function
- Exterior Accented Trim
- Extra USB Socket/s
- Flat Fold Seating
- Gloss Black Console
- Heated Front & Rear Outer Seats
- Illuminated Door Sill Panels
- Intermittent Wipers - Variable
- Keyless Entry
- Leather Accented Upholstery
- Lights on Exterior Door Handles
- Manual Slide and Recline 2nd Row Seats
- Mud Mode
- Multi Media Pro Pack (SAT, SS12, HUD & DABR)
- One Touch Easy Folding Rear Seat System
- Parking Collision Avoidance Assist
- Parking Sensor Dash Display
- Part-time AWD with Lock Mode
- Power Exterior Mirrors - Heated
- Power front seat Driver/memory
- Remote Smart Parking Assist
- Sand Mode
- Side Airbags - Centre
- Side Garnish - Silver
- Skid Plates Silver - Front
- Smart Key
- Split Fold Rear Seat
- Split Fold Third Row Seat
GT-LINE 7 SEAT HEV AWD
Adds:
- Active Drive AWD System
- Part-time AWD with Lock Mode
Removes:
- Safe Exit Assist
- Speed Dependent Volume Control
- Sports Grille
GT-LINE 7 SEAT PHEV AWD
Adds:
- 2nd Row Sliding Walk-in Device
- AEB Junction Assist
- Android Auto
- Apple Car Play
- Black Interior Trim
- Bluetooth Connectivity
- Bottle Holders - Front and Rear
- Brake Energy Regeneration
- Central Locking Tailgate
- Charge Management
- Charging Port AC - Type 2
- Comfort Seat - Driver
- Curtain Airbags - Front
- Curtain Airbags - Rear
- Digital Instrument Cluster
- Exit Assist Function
- Extra USB Socket/s
- Flat Fold Seating 2nd Row
- In Cable Control Box
- Instrument Cluster with Colour Display
- Keyless Entry
- Lights on Exterior Door Handles
- Load Hooks
- Luggage Compartment Nets
- Manual Slide and Recline 2nd Row Seats
- Mud Mode
- On-board Charger - Alternating Current
- Parking Sensor Dash Display
- Power Front Seat Driver 14 Way + Memory
- Sand Mode
- Side Airbags - Centre
Removes:
- 2nd Row Power Seat - Recline/Slide/Walk-in
- Accessory Pockets
- Active Drive AWD System
- Active Safety Group
- Adjustable Steering Column
- Adjustable Steering Wheel - Tilt & Telescopic
- Auto Comfort Control - Drivers Seat
- Bottle Holders - Front Seats
- Cargo Tie Down Hooks/Rings
- Child Seat - ISOFIX Anchorage System
- Cupholders 3rd Row
- Curtain Airbags
- Door Handle Courtesy Lights
- Dual Front Airbags Package
- Energy Absorbing Steering Column
- Far Side Airbags (Centre)
- Flat Fold Seating - 3rd Row
- Front Centre Tray
- Gloss Black Interior Trim
- High Beam Assist
- Hybrid Type 1 - Trans Mounted Electric Device
- Integrated Memory System - Driver Seat
- Keyless Entry & Tailgate Release
- Load Protection Net
- Lockable Glove Box Compartment
- Multi Media Connectivity
- One Touch Flat Folding Seating - 2nd Row
- Passive Safety Group
- Power Front Seat Driver 14 Way
- Quilted Trim
- Regenerative Braking
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| Kia Sorento | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| GT-LINE 7 SEAT | DIESEL | 6.1 |
| GT-LINE 7 SEAT HEV AWD | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | 5.8 |
| GT-LINE 7 SEAT HEV FWD | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | 5.3 |
| GT-LINE 7 SEAT PHEV AWD | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | 1.6 |
| S 7 SEAT | DIESEL | 6.1 |
| SPORT 7 SEAT | DIESEL | 6.1 |
| SPORT+ 7 SEAT | UNLEADED PETROL | 9.7 |