Core summary
U.S. MY2024 refreshed gasoline Sorento. Source-based specification and buying analysis.
The Sorento purchase should begin with passenger frequency and engine choice. Occasional use of extra seats creates different priorities from carrying a full household every day.
History & generations
Kia refreshed the U.S. gasoline Sorento for MY2024. The corresponding hybrid and plug-in-hybrid updates arrive for MY2025, so their timing should not be merged.
Body, platform & design
Check the revised shape against visibility and loading access. Styling that looks more rugged does not establish which surfaces the selected vehicle is equipped to handle.
Engine & drivetrain
The naturally aspirated 2.5-liter makes 191 hp; the 2.5-liter turbo makes 281 hp and 311 lb-ft.
Trim differences
The regular engine uses an eight-speed automatic, while the turbo uses an eight-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. These are not the same gearbox.
Interior & seating
Test third-row access with your normal second-row occupants or child seats in place. Then load the bags you would carry when those rear seats are occupied.
Efficiency & range
Compare consumption for the exact gasoline drivetrain, not a hybrid's rating from a different listing. A single Sorento average hides the decision you actually need to make.
Safety & equipment
Have the dealer explain the selected trim's assistance equipment and its limitations. Off-road appearance packages should not be mistaken for universal safety or traction advantages.
Strengths
The useful choice is a seating-and-engine configuration sized to a defined routine. That favors a deliberate trim selection over assuming the highest specification is the most versatile.
The useful choice is a seating-and-engine configuration sized to a defined routine. That favors a deliberate trim selection over assuming the highest specification is the most versatile.
Considerations
During a legal demonstration, assess the selected transmission in ordinary slow traffic and parking. Do not import another variant's behavior into your evaluation.
Recommended use
For a mostly five-person household, include occasional extra-seat use in the trial. For regular fully occupied trips, give luggage space and rear access first priority.
Rivals & related
Keep refreshed gasoline MY2024 and refreshed hybrid MY2025 quotations separate. If comparing them, label the year and include charging assumptions for the plug-in.
FAQ
Can the turbo's gearbox description be applied to every Sorento? No. Both powertrain and model year must be identified before stating the transmission specification.
What makes the Kia Sorento different?
The useful choice is a seating-and-engine configuration sized to a defined routine. That favors a deliberate trim selection over assuming the highest specification is the most versatile.
Who should consider it?
Family travel and daily utility
Sources & updates
Reference scope: U.S. MY2024 refreshed gasoline Sorento. Research-based guide; no hands-on road test is claimed. Manufacturer specifications are distinguished from Cariary buying interpretation. Text reviewed 15 October 2026. Sources for the revised text:
https://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/models/sorento/2024
- Manufacturer reference — U.S. MY2024 refreshed gasoline Sorento →Source used for the stated historical model-year specification; not a claim of a current range.
- Photo 1 — Elise240SX →Resized and encoded as WEBP; original composition retained. Front exterior. 2024 Kia Sorento LX gasoline model photographed in Canada; facelift body reference, with Canadian-market equipment.
- Photo reuse terms — CC BY-SA 4.0 →Applies to the photographs carrying this license above.
Last editorial review: October 15, 2026. Specifications remain market- and model-year-specific.