2023 Kia Sorento PHEV Specifications

Specifications

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel (standard), AWD
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	2014 -
Price :	MSRP: $49,890
Weight :	3715 lbs \| 1685.096 kg
MPG City :	39
MPG Highway :	35
Combined MPG :	37.00

Performance

0-60 mph :	9.5 seconds.
Top Speed :	124 mph \| 199.516 km/h

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	1600 cc \| 97.6 cu in. \| 1.6 L.
Power :	261 HP (192.096 KW)
Torque :	258 Ft-Lbs (350 NM)
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)

Transmission:
6 Automatic with Sportmatic; overdrive

Dimension(s)

Crossover

Exterior
Cargo Volume :	76 cu. ft.
Interior Volume :	154.2 cu. ft.
Towing Capacity :	2,000.0 lbs
Fuel Capacity :	17.7 Gal
Seating Capacity :	7
Doors :	4
Length :	189.0 in \| 4801 mm.
Width :	74.8 in \| 1900 mm.
Height :	66.7 in \| 1694 mm.
Wheelbase :	110.8 in \| 2814 mm.
Front Track :	65.0 in \| 1651 mm.
Rear Track :	65.4 in \| 1661 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.9 in \| 175 mm.
Front Overhang :	36.4 in \| 925 mm.
Rear Overhang :	41.7 in \| 1059 mm.
Interior
Front Row Headroom :	40.3 in \| 1024 mm.
Second Row Headroom :	39.1 in \| 993 mm.
Third Row Headroom :	36.8 in \| 935 mm.
Front Row Legroom :	41.4 in \| 1052 mm.
Second Row Legroom :	41.7 in \| 1059 mm.
Third Row Legroom :	29.6 in \| 752 mm.
Front Hip Room :	55.6 in \| 1412 mm.
Rear Hip Room :	55.1 in \| 1400 mm.
Front Shoulder Room :	59.1 in \| 1501 mm.
Rear Shoulder Room :	58.1 in \| 1476 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : McPherson Strut Rear : Multi-Link

Steering
Rack and Pinion with Power Assist
Steering Overall Ratio :	13.72:1
Turns lock to lock :	2.62
Turning Circle :	19.0 ft

Brakes
Front Brakes :	Ventilated disc
Rear Brakes :	Solid disc
Front Brake Size :	12.8 in \| 325 mm.
Rear Brake Size :	12.0 in \| 305 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	235/65R17
Wheels :	7.0J x 17 in. alloy

Recall

Component	TRAILER HITCHES
Manufacturer	Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	22V703000
Summary	Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Consequence	A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy	Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Manufacturer	Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	23V610000
Summary	Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. The mounting clips for the rearview camera may break, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear properly on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, 'Rear Visibility.'
Consequence	A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC280.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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Q: How fast is the 2023 Kia Sorento PHEV? A: The 2023 Kia Sorento PHEV has a top speed of 124 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2023 Kia Sorento PHEV? A: The 2023 Kia Sorento PHEV has a wheelbase size of 110.80 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2023 Kia Sorento PHEV? A: The 2023 Kia Sorento PHEV has a length of 189.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2023 Kia Sorento PHEV? A: The 2023 Kia Sorento PHEV has a width of 74.80 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2023 Kia Sorento PHEV have?A: The 2023 Kia Sorento PHEV has 40.30 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2023 Kia Sorento PHEV have?A: The 2023 Kia Sorento PHEV has legroom of 41.40 inches.

Q: What is the 2023 Kia Sorento PHEV's towing capacity?A: The 2023 Kia Sorento PHEV has a towing capaicty of 2000.00 lbs.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2023 Kia Sorento PHEV? A: The 2023 Kia Sorento PHEV was a Crossover.

Q: What tires did the 2023 Kia Sorento PHEV have? A: The 2023 Kia Sorento PHEV had 235/65R17 tires.

Q: What type of wheels did the 2023 Kia Sorento PHEV have? A: The 2023 Kia Sorento PHEV had 7.0J x 17 in. alloy wheels.

Q: What engine did the 2023 Kia Sorento PHEV have? A: The engine powering the 2023 Kia Sorento PHEV was a Inline 4 (1600 cc | 97.6 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 261 HP (192.096 KW) and 258 Ft-Lbs (350 NM).

Q: What transmission did the 2023 Kia Sorento PHEV have? A: The 2023 Kia Sorento PHEV had a 6 speed Automatic with Sportmatic; overdrive gearbox.