New Kia Sorento Trim Levels & Configurations Explained
Step up to the Kia Sorento trim levels to experience style, comfort, safety, tech, and capability in a three-row midsize crossover SUV for sale. With several configurations for 2025 Kia Sorento SUVs offered, there's no shortage of ways to personalize this model to suit your lifestyle. We invite you to discover the 2025 Kia Sorento trim differences as you shop for your next vehicle and schedule a test drive at our Fort Lauderdale, FL, location.
The new Kia Sorento trim levels offer a variety of features, capabilities, seating configurations, and styles. Drive home this high-performing midsize SUV that seats up to seven and boasts a maximum of 75.5 cubic feet of cargo volume today. Here's a closer look at what you can expect from the eight trims, offering a perfect fit for all types of drivers.
Key Features of the 2025 Kia Sorento Trims
- There are eight 2025 Kia Sorento trims to choose from.
- The well-equipped LX base trim gets the Kia Drive Wise drive-assistance technology suite as standard equipment.
- FWD comes standard on LX, S, EX, and SX trims.
- AWD comes standard on X-Line EX AWD, X-Line SX AWD, X-Line SX Prestige AWD, and X-Pro SX Prestige AWD models. It's also available for the S tier.
2025 Kia Sorento Trim Levels
The first step to finding your ideal 2025 Kia Sorento is discovering the many trim options. Once you're through reading our comprehensive overview, you can learn more about what makes each of the following Kia Sorento trim levels unique inside our showroom at Gunther Kia:
- 2025 Kia Sorento LX
- 2025 Kia Sorento S
- 2025 Kia Sorento EX
- 2025 Kia Sorento SX
- 2025 Kia Sorento X-Line EX AWD
- 2025 Kia Sorento X-Line SX AWD
- 2025 Kia Sorento X-Line SX Prestige AWD
- 2025 Kia Sorento X-Pro SX Prestige AWD
Drivers seeking electrification may be interested in the new Kia Sorento Hybrid model or the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid iteration. These variations add a gas-electric powertrain for enhanced fuel efficiency.
Contact our Kia dealer in Fort Lauderdale if you're interested in these electrified Sorento SUVs or any other model from the new Kia electric vehicle lineup. We're happy to provide more information.
For now, let's turn our attention back to the gas-powered Sorento. The new Kia Sorento for sale features four trim levels that have the X-Line or X-Pro designation. These trim packages feature a more rugged exterior, high-utility roof rails, standard AWD, higher ground clearance, and more. Let's see what else they have to offer, along with the other four Kia Sorento trim levels.
Compare the New Kia Sorento Configurations for 2025
To help you with your Kia Sorento trim comparison, we highlight some of the key features of each trim below. When you're ready to see one or more in person, our Gunther Kia experts can help you tour models, present Kia Sorento specials, and even assist with your financing application.
Whether you want to purchase or lease a new Kia Sorento, we'll make the process as straightforward as possible. You just have to decide which one meets your needs by exploring their offerings below.
2025 Kia Sorento LX
The 2025 Kia Sorento trim lineup begins with the base LX model. Get where you need to go with more than enough ease and power, thanks to the 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 191 horsepower. Standard safety consists of cutting-edge systems like Lane Departure Warning and Intelligent Speed Limit Assist. Other standard amenities include Smart Key, a six-way manual driver's seat, cloth seat trim, and a 12.3-inch touchscreen.
2025 Kia Sorento S
The Kia Sorento S upgrades to SynTex-trimmed seats, a 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat, and an integrated navigation system. Dual-zone climate control makes it easier to customize your cabin's temperature, and the two second-row USB charging ports simplify device management. Heated front seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel are standard, and you can place your compatible phone on the wireless charging pad for a convenient way to power your device on the go.
2025 Kia Sorento EX
Step up to the Kia Sorento EX, and you get to enjoy a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with plenty of pep with its 281 horsepower. It features a smart power liftgate with an auto-close function, as well as an eight-way power-adjustable passenger's seat – the previous two trims have a four-way manual feature for your co-pilot. Also standard is an auto-dimming rearview mirror, LED fog lights, and 20-inch alloy wheels.
2025 Kia Sorento SX
The Kia Sorento SX takes it up a notch with a standard 12.3-inch curved instrument display (previous trims and the following X-Line EX AWD have a 4-inch display), aluminum sport pedals, and chrome interior door handles. Additional advanced tech in this trim includes a Digital Key 2.0, a Blind-Spot View Monitor, and a Surround View Monitor. You can also find ventilated front seats, auto rain-sensing windshield wipers, and LED taillights.
2025 Kia Sorento X-Line EX AWD
The X-Line EX AWD configuration introduces us to the eye-catching X-Line style present on other trims, with some elements extending to the X-Pro SX Prestige AWD. It includes 20-inch X-Line alloy wheels, unique front and rear fascias with a Gloss Black trim, Gloss Black window surrounds, and more. Inside, a panoramic sunroof comes standard, along with stimulated open-pore wood trim and LED interior lighting.
2025 Kia Sorento X-Line SX AWD
As the name suggests, the Sorento X-Line SX AWD trim boasts the same upgrades as the SX, including Digital Key 2.0 and ventilated front seats, but features the captivating X-Line styling we mentioned earlier. A couple of elements include the 20-inch X-Line alloy wheels, Gloss Black exterior accents, and open-pore wood trim inside.
2025 Kia Sorento X-Line SX Prestige AWD
The Sorento X-Line SX Prestige AWD offers numerous enhancements in the name of luxury, including genuine leather seat trim with perforation, a SynTex suede headliner, a heated steering wheel, a 14-way power-adjustable driver's seat, and heated second-row outboard seats. Additional upgrades consist of a Full Display Mirror with HomeLink®, sound-absorbing front-door window glass, and a 12-speaker Bose® premium audio system.
2025 Kia Sorento X-Pro SX Prestige AWD
The top-level X-Pro SX Prestige AWD from our 2025 Kia Sorento trim levels comparison contains the same upgrades as the X-Line SX Prestige AWD model, with a couple of differences. Features exclusive to this trim include its 17-inch Gloss Black alloy wheels and rugged all-terrain tires.
When you're ready for a personalized look at the 2025 Kia Sorento, schedule a time to meet with one of our Gunther Kia sales specialists. We'll help you pick the feature-rich trim that best suits your needs and set you up on a test drive. If you decide that a new model isn't the right move for you, we can even help you find a used Kia Sorento in South Florida from our pre-owned inventory.
| 2025 Kia Sorento LX | 2025 Kia Sorento S | 2025 Kia Sorento EX | 2025 Kia Sorento SX | 2025 Kia Sorento X-Line EX AWD | 2025 Kia Sorento X-Line SX AWD | 2025 Kia Sorento X-Line SX Prestige AWD | 2025 Kia Sorento X-Pro SX Prestige AWD | |
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| Engine | 2.5L 4-cyl | 2.5L 4-cyl | 2.5L turbo 4-cyl | 2.5L turbo 4-cyl | 2.5L turbo 4-cyl | 2.5L turbo 4-cyl | 2.5L turbo 4-cyl | 2.5L turbo 4-cyl |
| Horsepower | 191 | 191 | 281 | 281 | 281 | 281 | 281 | 281 |
| Torque | 181 lb-ft | 181 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD/AWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Ground Clearance | 6.9 in | 6.9 (FWD) / 8.2 (AWD) in | 6.9 in | 6.9 in | 8.2 in | 8.2 in | 8.2 in | 8.2 in |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Maximum Cargo Space | 75.5 cu ft | 75.5 cu ft | 75.5 cu ft | 75.5 cu ft | 75.5 cu ft | 75.5 cu ft | 75.5 cu ft | 75.5 cu ft |
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Discover More About the 2025 Kia Sorento and Gunther Kia
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Our online car payment calculator can help you figure out your monthly cost requirements based on your loan and down payment needs.
You can even lower that monthly payment when you sell or trade in your current vehicle. So, don't wait – visit Gunther Kia to start your financing plan and take home the 2025 Kia Sorento today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the 2025 Kia Sorento trim levels?
The 2025 Kia Sorento trim levels are the same as the 2024 Kia Sorento trims. The lineup starts with the Sorento LX base trim, followed by the Sorento S, which introduces available all-wheel drive. The Sorento EX and SX FWD models follow next. The X-Line EX AWD, X-Line SX AWD, X-Line SX Prestige AWD, and top-tier X-Pro SX Prestige AWD round out the lineup.
Which Kia Sorento has AWD?
The new 2025 Kia Sorento trim levels for sale with standard AWD include the following:
- X-Line EX AWD
- X-Line SX AWD
- X-Line SX Prestige AWD
- X-Pro SX Prestige AWD
The 2025 Kia Sorento S trim level offers a choice of standard FWD or an available AWD system. The remaining Sorento trim levels feature FWD instead of AWD.
What is the difference between the 2025 Kia Sorento EX and SX trims?
The difference between the new 2025 Kia Sorento EX and SX trim levels covers several aspects, including the driver-assistance technologies offered. The Sorento SX trim adds driver aids that are not found on the EX. Select the new 2025 Sorento SX trim to unlock these driver-support technologies:
- Blind-Spot View Monitor
- Surround View Monitor
- Highway Driving Assist 2
- Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control with Machine Learning
What is the most luxurious Kia Sorento trim?
The most luxurious Kia Sorento trim level has got to be the range-topping X-Pro SX Prestige AWD, as it offers the following upscale amenities and more:
- Embossed and perforated leather seat trim
- 14-way power driver seat
- 10-way power passenger seat
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated outboard second-row seating
- Second-row integrated window shades
- Sound-absorbing front-door window glass
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