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About the Kia Sorento
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2021 Kia Sorento's used prices in Australia typically range from $35,000 for the S 7 Seat variant and topping out at $65,400 for the Gt-line 7 Seat Phev Awd.
There are 7 variants of the Sorento available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2020.
Engine options include 3.5L petrol (200kW/332Nm), 2.2L turbo diesel (148kW/440Nm) and 1.6L turbo petrol hybrid (132kW/265Nm). Available with 8 speed auto sports-matic, 8 speed auto dual clutch or 6 speed auto sports-matic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2021 Sorento was offered with a 7 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
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2021 Kia Sorento Price
SPORT+
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8 sp automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Sport Utility Vehicle | $53,850 |
| 2.2L, 8 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 5d Sport Utility Vehicle | $56,850 |
S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8 sp automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Sport Utility Vehicle | $46,850 |
| 2.2L, 8 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 5d Sport Utility Vehicle | $49,850 |
GT-LINE
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8 sp automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Sport Utility Vehicle | $61,070 |
| 2.2L, 8 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 5d Sport Utility Vehicle | $64,070 |
SPORT
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8 sp automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Sport Utility Vehicle | $49,470 |
| 2.2L, 8 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 5d Sport Utility Vehicle | $52,470 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Kia Sorento Specs
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2021 Kia Sorento Dimensions
1700mm
1900mm
4810mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2021 Kia Sorento Fuel Economy
There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Sorento
The most fuel efficient Kia Sorento is the GT-LINE 7 SEAT PHEV AWD with a 6 SPEED AUTO SPORTS-MATIC which is powered by a 1.6L TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ and uses 1.6L of Unleaded Petrol-Electric Hybrid per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Kia Sorento that uses the most amount of fuel is the GT-LINE 7 SEAT with a 8 SPEED AUTO SPORTS-MATIC which is powered by a 3.5L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 9.7L of Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
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| Kia Sorento | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8 sp automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Sport Utility Vehicle | Unleaded | 9.7 L/100km |
| 2.2L, 8 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 5d Sport Utility Vehicle | Diesel | 6.1 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 kilometre 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 S 7 SEAT that starts from $35,000.
The most expensive Kia Sorento is the GT-LINE 7 SEAT PHEV AWD that starts from $65,400.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Sorento is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: S 7 SEAT, SPORT 7 SEAT, SPORT+ 7 SEAT 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 S 7 SEAT which has 200kW 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 GT-LINE 7 SEAT PHEV AWD which weighs 2680 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Sorento may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded Petrol-Electric Hybrid, Diesel or Unleaded Petrol.