Kia Sorento 2014–2017 car dimensions: 4780 mm long, 1890 mm wide and 1685 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,838 kg. Braked towing is 2,000 kg.
The cabin seats five or seven with more space than before thanks to a longer wheelbase. Dual-zone climate control is standard on mid and higher grades, with rear vents for all rows. Cruise control is standard. A colour touchscreen of 7 or 8 inches handles audio and navigation on most versions, with Bluetooth and USB. Front and rear parking sensors plus a reversing camera with guidelines are common, standard in some markets. Blind-spot detection with rear cross-traffic alert appears on top grades only. No automatic emergency braking or lane-keep assist is listed for the early years of this generation.
With the third row folded the boot holds 605 litres, enough for family luggage. Fold the second row as well and space grows to 1662 litres on a flat floor. Remote levers in the load bay make folding quick. An under-floor storage area holds the tonneau cover.
Braked towing reaches 2000 kg on automatic models and up to 2500 kg on manuals in some markets, suitable for a mid-size caravan or boat. Unbraked limit is 750 kg. Payload sits around 670 kg depending on engine and drivetrain.
The diesel versions deliver strong low-down torque for towing or loaded work. All-wheel drive is widely available. No heavy-duty cooling package or reinforced suspension is noted as standard.
The cabin is one of the more spacious in class with flexible 5- or 7-seat layouts, split-folding rows and solid legroom even in the third row. Higher grades add leather, multi-way power front seats with lumbar, heated front seats, ventilated fronts, heated second-row cushions and a heated steering wheel. Available acoustic windshield glass quiets the ride while the panoramic sunroof opens the space further. Dual-zone climate with rear vents keeps temperatures even.
Fuel economy examples: US 4-cyl FWD 20 city/27 hwy mpg. V6 around 18/25. Europe 2.2 diesel from 5.7 L/100 km combined.
Service intervals stated as 12 months or 20,000 miles on some markets for diesel.
Crash tests: 5-star NHTSA overall. 5-star Euro NCAP. 5-star ANCAP.
Standard safety kit includes dual front, side and curtain airbags (first and second rows), ESC, ABS, EBD, hill-start assist and active front headrests.
Fuel use varies by market and engine. US EPA figures put the 2.4-litre four-cylinder FWD at 20 city and 27 highway mpg, with the 3.3 V6 closer to 18/25. European diesels record combined figures starting near 5.7 L/100 km for the 2.2 CRDi on smaller wheels, rising with automatics or larger rims. Petrol versions sit higher.
Servicing follows manufacturer schedules that differ by region. Some markets list a 12-month or 20,000-mile interval for diesel models, with petrol often shorter. Stick to the schedule to keep the long warranty valid.
Safety scores are strong across major tests. It earned five stars from NHTSA, Euro NCAP (90 % adult, 83 % child) and ANCAP. Standard equipment covers six airbags, stability control, ABS with EBD and hill-start assist. Higher trims add blind-spot detection and rear cross-traffic alert. IIHS scores were mostly Good but Poor in the small-overlap frontal test on the 2015 model.
Keeping the car means regular fluid and filter changes plus tyre and brake checks. The high-strength steel body and available acoustic glass help long-term quietness and durability. Use genuine parts for airbags and electronics to maintain crash performance.
Length 4780 mm, Width 1890 mm, Height 1685 mm, Wheelbase 2780 mm (Sorento 2014–2017)
Sources: manufacturer data, Kia MY17 AU spec sheet, Kia Europe press 2015, AutoCentrum/Kia media/other.