2025 Kia Sorento Engine Specs & MPG Ratings

The 2025 Kia Sorento is a robust midsize SUV that offers Brunswick drivers cavernous dimensions and luxurious amenities. It also comes equipped with your choice of two powerful 2.5L engine options, one of which is turbocharged. Learn about the Kia Sorento specs for each engine with Ken Ganley Kia Medina, and if you’re wondering what the mpg for a Kia Sorento is, we’ll cover 2025 Kia Sorento mpg ratings as well. Once you’re done reading, fill out a pre-approval and head to Ken Ganley Kia Medina for a test drive! 

2025 Kia Sorento Engine Options 

The 2025 Kia Sorento offers Montrose drivers two engine options. The LX and S trims come equipped with a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine, while the EX, SX, X-Line EX AWD, X-Line SX AWD, X-Line SX Prestige AWD, and X-Pro SX Prestige AWD trims come equipped with a 2.5L turbocharged engine. Explore key 2025 Kia Sorento specs for each engine below: 

2.5L 4-Cylinder

• Horsepower: 191 hp 
• Torque: 181 lb-ft of torque

• Transmission: Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) 

• Towing Capacity: 2,000 pounds 

2.5L 4-Cylinder 

• Horsepower: 281 hp 

• Torque: 311 lb-ft of torque 

• Transmission: Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) 

• Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds (4,500 pounds for X-Pro SX Prestige)

As for drivetrain selection, the LX, EX, and SX trims come equipped with front-wheel drive. Meanwhile, the S trim can be equipped with either front-wheel drive or torque vectoring all-wheel drive w/ center-locking differential. As for the X-Line and X-Pro configurations, torque vectoring all-wheel drive comes standard. 

2025 Kia Sorento MPG Ratings 

What is the mpg for a Kia Sorento? That depends on whether your Sorento is equipped with front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive, as well as whether it features the regular or turbocharged version of the 2.5L Kia Sorento engine. Explore the 2025 Kia Sorento mpg ratings by trim level and drivetrain to see how efficient each configuration is: 

• LX and S Trim MPG (FWD): 23 City/31 Highway/26 Combined 

• S Trim MPG (AWD): 23 City/28 Highway/25 Combined 

• SX and EX Trim MPG (FWD): 20 City/29 Highway/23 Combined 

• X-Line and X-Pro Trims (AWD): 20 City/27 Highway/23 Combined 

Explore the 2025 Kia Sorento Specs Near Strongsville

The best way to figure out which 2025 Kia Sorento engine is the best for your needs is to test-drive the Kia Sorento trims at Ken Ganley Kia Medina. Simply head to our Medina showroom during our business hours. If you have other questions about what the mpg for a Kia Sorento is, feel free to call us at 330-721-9500. While you’re here, however, check out our Kia research guides for information about the 2025 Kia Sorento exterior and 2025 Kia Sorento interior features!