Kia gave its popular mid-size SUV the styling and interior of the popular Telluride — check out the new Sorento

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Kia gave its popular mid-size SUV the styling and interior of the popular Telluride — check out the new Sorento
  • The 2021 Kia Sorento is all-new for its fourth generation.
  • It's a mid-size, three-row SUV and will be offered in either front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive.
  • No pricing was announced at this time, but it will go on sale later this year.

Taking visual and interior cues from the successful Kia Telluride, the new, fourth-generation 2021 Kia Sorento looks to be a pretty sweet three-row SUV. And there will be a hybrid option, too.

The Sorento is Kia's mid-size SUV offering and a step down from the Telluride in terms of size. The new Sorento will come in five different trims and with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, according to a company release.

It also offers a number of engine options, including a naturally aspirated four-cylinder, a turbocharged four-cylinder, and two different four-cylinder turbocharged hybrids.

Kia didn't announce pricing at this time for the new Sorento but expects it to go on sale later this year. Keep reading to learn more about it.

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The 2021 Kia Sorento marks the all-new fourth generation of the South Korean automaker's mid-size crossover offering.

The 2021 Kia Sorento marks the all-new fourth generation of the South Korean automaker's mid-size crossover offering.
2021 Kia Sorento X-Line. Kia

Its looks are undoubtedly inspired by its larger sibling, the Telluride.

Its looks are undoubtedly inspired by its larger sibling, the Telluride.
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Like the Telluride, the Sorento is a three-row SUV.

Like the Telluride, the Sorento is a three-row SUV.
2021 Kia Sorento X-Line. Kia

Kia will offer five trims: the LX, S, EX, SX, and SX-Prestige. The SX-Prestige AWD with X-Line appearance package gives more ride height, 20-inch wheels, and a roof rack.

Kia will offer five trims: the LX, S, EX, SX, and SX-Prestige. The SX-Prestige AWD with X-Line appearance package gives more ride height, 20-inch wheels, and a roof rack.
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Both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive are available.

Both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive are available.
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Initially, you'll be able to choose from three engine options.

Initially, you'll be able to choose from three engine options.
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The first is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder, good for a claimed 191 horsepower and 182 pounds-feet of torque. It uses an eight-speed automatic transmission.

The first is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder, good for a claimed 191 horsepower and 182 pounds-feet of torque. It uses an eight-speed automatic transmission.
2021 Kia Sorento X-Line. Kia

Then there's the 2.5-liter, turbocharged, four-cylinder that will produce a claimed 281 horsepower and 311 pounds-feet of torque. This is mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission.

Then there's the 2.5-liter, turbocharged, four-cylinder that will produce a claimed 281 horsepower and 311 pounds-feet of torque. This is mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission.
2021 Kia Sorento X-Line. Kia
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There's also a 1.6-liter, turbocharged, hybrid four-cylinder: 227 horsepower and mated to a six-speed transmission.

There's also a 1.6-liter, turbocharged, hybrid four-cylinder: 227 horsepower and mated to a six-speed transmission.
2021 Kia Sorento X-Line. Kia

In the Sorento's next model year, a 1.6-liter, turbocharged, four-cylinder plug-in hybrid option will join the pack. It'll have a claimed 261 horsepower.

In the Sorento's next model year, a 1.6-liter, turbocharged, four-cylinder plug-in hybrid option will join the pack. It'll have a claimed 261 horsepower.
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The interior looks like it will be stylish as well.

The interior looks like it will be stylish as well.
2021 Kia Sorento X-Line. Kia

You'll be able to enjoy "bright satin finishes," optional "metal texture inlays" or "open-pore wood inlays."

You'll be able to enjoy "bright satin finishes," optional "metal texture inlays" or "open-pore wood inlays."
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On models with the leather seats, you can get quilted leather.

On models with the leather seats, you can get quilted leather.
2021 Kia Sorento X-Line. Kia

It gives the Sorento a distinctly upmarket feel.

It gives the Sorento a distinctly upmarket feel.
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The cabin looks like it lets in lots of light.

The cabin looks like it lets in lots of light.
2021 Kia Sorento X-Line. Kia

Kia says it also improved cargo room over the outgoing Sorento model.

Kia says it also improved cargo room over the outgoing Sorento model.
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This cubby looks handy for storing a small toolbox.

This cubby looks handy for storing a small toolbox.
2021 Kia Sorento SX. Kia

The vertical air vents are an attractive touch.

The vertical air vents are an attractive touch.
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An eight-inch touchscreen display is standard, but you can option a 10.25-inch one instead.

An eight-inch touchscreen display is standard, but you can option a 10.25-inch one instead.
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The front wears something Kia calls a "tiger nose" and new "eyeline" daytime running lights.

The front wears something Kia calls a "tiger nose" and new "eyeline" daytime running lights.
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Kia styled the new Sorento to look sharper and more modern.

Kia styled the new Sorento to look sharper and more modern.
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There's a wave shape at the base of the C-pillar to give off a look of athleticism.

There's a wave shape at the base of the C-pillar to give off a look of athleticism.
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All in all, it's a pretty handsome SUV.

All in all, it's a pretty handsome SUV.
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Kia didn't announce official pricing at this time.

Kia didn't announce official pricing at this time.
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The 2021 Kia Sorento will be available later on in 2020.

The 2021 Kia Sorento will be available later on in 2020.
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