The 2017 Kia Sorento, built at Kia's Ú.S. manufacturing plant in West Point, Georgia*, enters its second model year as a carry-over. Kia's best-selling CÚV receives new technology such as Android1 Auto™ and Apple2 CarPlay® (late availability), as well as two new packages for greater flexibility – the Advanced Touring Package and the Advanced Technology Package. The 2017 Sorento offers a host of previously unavailable driver assistance features3 such as Autonomous Emergency Braking and Dynamic Bending Lights. 2017 KIA SORENTO ACHIEVES TOP SAFETY PICK PLÚS RATING FROM THE INSÚRANCE INSTITÚTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY
Kia Motors America's best-selling CÚV, the 2017 Sorento, has earned top honors – Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+) – from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) when equipped with optional front-crash prevention. With the Sorento earning 'good' crashworthiness ratings and a superior rating for the optional front-crash prevention system, Kia continues to demonstrate its ongoing commitment to safety.'These results are a clear indication that Kia places a high priority on safety by offering advanced crash avoidance technologies and enhancing vehicle structure through the use of advanced high-strength steel,' said Orth Hedrick, vice president, product planning, KMA. 'We are proud that the Sorento received strong ratings across the board, and having earned the prestigious TSP+ award bolsters our strong safety record and the integrity of our products.' To qualify for a Top Safety Pick Plus rating, each vehicle must earn 'good' ratings in each of the five crashworthiness tests – small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side impact, roof strength and head restraints – as well as an 'advanced' or 'superior' rating for front crash prevention. The 2017 Sorento is available with many driver-assistance systems including Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)1, Advanced Smart Cruise Control1, Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)1, Blind Spot Detection (BSD)1, Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)1, and HID headlights with Dynamic Bending Light (DBL)1 technology, high-beam assist (HBA)1, and rear parking assist1. About Sorento
The 2017 Sorento carries over into its second model year with new technology such as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay® (late availability) in addition to two new packages that add greater flexibility – the Advanced Touring Package and the Advanced Technology Package. The third-generation Sorento is available in five trim levels. The handsomely equipped LX, EX, SX, and SXL models are powered by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder that produces 185 horsepower and 178 lb-ft. of torque, or a 3.3-liter V-6 that makes 290 horsepower and 252 lb.-ft. of torque, while the EX trim is also available with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 240 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque. Sorento continues to offer an advanced AWD system that automatically routes power to the wheel with the most traction, while inside, the Sorento delivers class-up premium materials, offering the perfect combination of refinement and capability.
Similarly Sized Vehicles
from 2017
Kia Monthly Sales Volume
September 2024
58,913
August 2024
75,217
July 2024
63,580
June 2024
65,929
April 2024
65,754
March 2024
69,472
February 2024
59,059
January 2024
51,090
December 2023
60,275
November 2023
58,338
October 2023
59,164
September 2023
67,264
Recent Vehicle Additions
Performance and Specification Comparison
Related Automotive News
2018 Kia Sorento Earns Calendar Year 2017 Top Safety Pick Plus Rating From Insurance Institute For Highway Safety
SUV Earns Coveted Safety Accolade Under Evolving IIHS Standards
Sorento has good ratings in all five IIHS crashworthiness tests and has an optional front crash prevention rating that earns a superior rating
Midsize SUV received best availabl...
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia Produces One Millionth Sorento In The U.S.
(West Point, GA.) May 2, 2017 – On Monday, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) celebrated production of the plants one millionth Sorento CUV at its West Point facility.
Representing an investment of more than %241.1 billion, KMMG launched...
BO JACKSON AND BRIAN BOSWORTH GO HEAD-TO-HEAD ON THE 8-BIT GRIDIRON IN TECMO BOWL-INSPIRED CAMPAIGN FOR THE SORENTO SUV
Bo and The Boz Face Off Once Again as Kias Largest and Most Capable Utility Vehicle Uses Power and Agility to Safely Zig and Zag Up and Down the Field
MVP of SUVs campaign includes the 30-second Tecmo Bros as well as 30- and 60-second Tecmo...
2017 KIA SORENTO ACHIEVES TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS RATING FROM THE INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY
2017 Sorento Earns Coveted Safety Award Under More Stringent IIHS Standards
IRVINE, Calif., July 18, 2016 – Kia Motors Americas best-selling CUV, the 2017 Sorento, has earned top honors – Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP) – from the Insuranc...
ALL-NEW 2017 KIA SPORTAGE RECEIVES TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS RATING FROM THE INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY
2017 Sportage Earns Prestigious Safety Award Under New, More Rigorous IIHS Requirements
IRVINE, Calif., April 7, 2016 – Demonstrating Kia Motors ongoing commitment to safety and continuous improvement, the all-new 2017 Kia Sportage ha...
ALL-NEW 2016 KIA OPTIMA RECEIVES TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS RATING FROM THE INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY
2016 Optima is First Kia to Earn the Prestigious Safety Award Under New, More Rigorous Standards
IRVINE, Calif., March 30, 2016 – Kia Motors Americas (KMA) best-selling nameplate, the all-new 2016 Optima, has earned the highest designa...
2017 KIA SPORTAGE OVERVIEW
Fourth-Generation Sportage Compact CUV Boasts Sophisticated Design, a Refined Premium Interior and Significant Ride and Handling Improvements
Stiffer structure, new suspension, advanced driver assistance systems, and premium materials take S...