2025 Kia Sorento Review
Kia Country of Manteca presents the 2025 Kia Sorento
A long-standing favorite in the SUV world, the 2025 Kia Sorento continues to impress with its versatile lineup, refined styling, and wide range of powertrain options. While engine choices remain consistent with previous models and the gasoline-powered trims received Kia’s latest futuristic design language in 2024, plug-in hybrid and hybrid variants will sport that new look as well for the 2025 model year. As a compact three-row SUV, the 2025 Kia Sorento is perfect for families around Manteca, Modesto, Tracy, and Stockton. With spacious seating in the first two rows and a kid-friendly third row, it blends functionality and comfort in a way few in its class can match. There is also the X-Pro trim—a rugged, trail-ready option for those who crave weekend adventure without sacrificing style or tech. All trims now feature an updated infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a massive 12.3-inch touchscreen on most models. Even base trims receive a 4.3-inch driver display, giving you the essential info at a glance. And for those prioritizing fuel efficiency, the 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models are the real showstoppers, boasting up to 37 MPG and an outstanding 79 MPGe respectively. At Kia Country of Manteca, we’re proud to offer all 11 trim levels of the 2025 Kia Sorento for sale. Whether you’re leaning toward a gas, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid model, we’ll help you find the perfect fit for your lifestyle. Join us as we review all of the engine specs, interior highlights, and trim levels.
Engine Specs and Fuel Efficiency
The 2025 Kia Sorento continues to offer a strong lineup of proven powertrains. The base engine is a fuel-efficient 2.5-liter four-cylinder, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, delivering 191 horsepower and a 0-60 mph time of around nine seconds. Front-wheel drive models achieve an estimated 26 MPG combined, while all-wheel drive versions return around 24 MPG combined. For those seeking more power, higher gas-powered trims of the 2025 Kia Sorento feature a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, also mated to an eight-speed automatic. This setup boosts performance with 281 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque, delivering a noticeably quicker and more dynamic driving experience. Eco-conscious buyers will love the 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid, which offers a turbocharged 1.6-liter gas engine paired with an electric motor to produce a combined 277 horsepower. Hybrids are slightly quicker than the base gas models and offer outstanding efficiency, with 37 MPG combined for front-wheel-drive versions and 34 MPG combined for AWD models. The 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid rounds out the lineup, combining the same 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with a 66.9-kW electric motor and a 13.8-kWh battery pack. This setup delivers a total of 261 horsepower and provides an estimated 32 miles of all-electric driving range, giving you the flexibility to run errands without using a drop of gas when fully charged.
Interior Highlights
The 2025 Kia Sorento interior continues to impress with a versatile, upscale cabin that blends rugged utility with modern comfort. Designed to meet the needs of families and adventurous drivers alike, the Sorento’s interior features smart storage solutions throughout, giving you plenty of space to stash everyday essentials. The front seats are designed for long-lasting support and comfort, and they come available in a variety of materials—from durable cloth on lower trims to soft-touch SynTex and premium leather on higher trims. In base models, a second-row bench accommodates three passengers with ease, while upper trims offer available second-row captain’s chairs for added comfort and easier third-row access. With all seats in place, you'll get 12.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row, perfect for grocery runs or daily errands. When you need more room, folding down the second and third rows opens up to 75.5 cubic feet of total cargo capacity, making weekend getaways or hauling larger items a breeze. The 2025 Kia Sorento takes its interior experience even further with available tech-forward features like a panoramic display, ambient lighting, and customizable comfort settings.
Trim Offerings
The 2025 Kia Sorento offers an impressive lineup of trim levels for sale, designed to suit a wide range of drivers across Modesto, Tracy, Stockton, and Manteca. For 2025, the trim lineup includes gas-powered models like the LX, S, EX, SX, and SX Prestige, with Hybrid versions available for the EX and SX Prestige, and a Plug-in Hybrid option exclusive to the SX Prestige trim. For added adventure-ready capability, the X-Line package is available on the S, EX, and SX Prestige, while the X-Pro package, available on the SX Prestige, boosts towing capacity and off-road readiness with all-terrain tires and rugged styling enhancements. Here’s a quick look at each trim for the 2025 Kia Sorento.
LX
The value-packed base trim includes essentials like 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, remote keyless entry, and a full suite of Kia Drive Wise safety technologies, including forward collision avoidance, lane-keeping assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and more. Inside, you’ll find a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, a 6-speaker audio system, and a 4.2-inch digital instrument cluster.
S
Step up to the S for 18-inch wheels, push-button and remote start, faux leather seating, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a wireless smartphone charger. It also includes embedded navigation, a 10-way power driver’s seat, and the option to add a panoramic sunroof for an open-air feel
X-Line S
Designed for drivers with a sense of adventure, this trim adds standard all-wheel drive, a rugged exterior appearance, increased ground clearance, and unique roof rails, all while retaining the comfort and tech features of the S trim.
EX (Also available as a Hybrid)
The EX is where turbocharged performance begins, thanks to the 2.5-liter turbo engine and 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. You also get 20-inch wheels, a hands-free smart power tailgate, heated front seats, and upgraded interior materials for a more refined experience.
X-Line EX
Built on the EX trim, this version adds the X-Line’s signature off-road styling and enhanced ride height, plus standard AWD.
SX
The SX brings more style and tech with features like LED tail lights, power-folding mirrors, chrome trim accents, and a panoramic sunroof. The cabin includes a 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster, ventilated front seats, and upscale finishes throughout.
Prestige (Available as Gas, Hybrid, or Plug-in Hybrid)
This top-tier trim delivers the ultimate in luxury and tech. Highlights include 14-way power driver’s seat with memory, heated second-row captain’s chairs, premium leather upholstery, rear-window sunshades, and a 12-speaker Bose premium audio system. All-wheel drive, paddle shifters, and a dedicated Snow Mode provide confidence and control in a variety of conditions.
X-Line Prestige
For those who want both refinement and ruggedness, the X-Line Prestige trim takes the SX Prestige’s luxury features and adds the X-Line’s distinctive bumpers, dark silver exterior accents, exclusive wheels, and more off-road capability.
Kia Country of Manteca
Hopefully after reading this review, you are convinced that the 2025 Kia Sorento is the luxurious, adventurous, tech forward and eco-friendly SUV you have always dreamed of! Let the friendly and intelligent staff here at Kia Country of Manteca prove to you that we deserve your business! Our experienced staff is ready and waiting to share their knowledge of the specs of each 2025 Kia Sorento model, so don’t wait to stop by for some truly rewarding customer service! Given our location in Manteca, we are able to serve so many customers, including surrounding communities like Modesto, Tracy, and Stockton. For over 20 years, we have taken pride in our commitment to offer the best price on a new car to our customers, so come down and see us! We know the 2025 Kia Sorento is too good to pass up, and it's for sale now at Kia Country!
