Sorento Hybrid FWD — Hybrid · FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 36 MPG
Official vehicle configuration guide
2025 Kia Sorento
Compare 7 EPA-tested configurations, including the exact powertrain, fuel, driven wheels, engine, transmission and efficiency data available for this model year.
Official source verified U.S. market 7 EPA configurations GasolineHybridPlug-in hybrid 9 feature guides
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7 configurationsChoose the closest tested configuration.
These entries distinguish powertrains and driveline combinations recorded by the U.S. EPA. They help narrow the vehicle, but they are not guaranteed retail trim or option-package names.
Match the fuel type, drive and transmission shown on the vehicle documents. A dealer package may use a different name.
Selected configurationSorento AWD — Gasoline · AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 25 MPG
Gasoline- Fuel
- Regular
- Engine
- SIDI & PFI
- Drive
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)
- EPA combined
- 25 MPG combined
- City / highway
- 23 / 28 MPG
- Electric motor
- Not listed
- Range
- Not listed
- 240 V charge time
- Not listed
- Secondary / blended economy
- Not listed
- EPA vehicle class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Stop-start system
- Yes
Sorento AWD — Gasoline · AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 25 MPG selected.
Configuration is not the same as trim. EPA records can separate engines, fuel systems, transmissions or driven wheels without identifying badges such as LX, XLE or Touring. Confirm the retail trim with the window sticker, build sheet or manufacturer VIN portal.
Compare every tested configuration
7 official recordsMechanical and efficiency differences.
All rows are visible in the page and link to their exact government record. EPA configurations identify tested hardware, not guaranteed retail trim names.
Sorento Plug-in Hybrid — Plug-in hybrid · AWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 33 MPG
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| EPA carline | Powertrain | Engine / motor | Drive | Transmission | Combined | Range / charge | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sorento AWD — Gasoline · AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 25 MPG | GasolineRegular | SIDI & PFI | AWD | Automatic (S8) | 25 MPG23 city / 28 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Sorento AWD — Gasoline · AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 23 MPG | GasolineRegular | SIDI & PFI | AWD | Automatic (AM-S8) | 23 MPG20 city / 27 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Sorento FWD — Gasoline · FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 26 MPG | GasolineRegular | SIDI & PFI | FWD | Automatic (S8) | 26 MPG23 city / 31 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Sorento FWD — Gasoline · FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 23 MPG | GasolineRegular | SIDI & PFI | FWD | Automatic (AM-S8) | 23 MPG20 city / 29 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Sorento Hybrid AWD — Hybrid · AWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 34 MPG | HybridRegular | SIDI; Hybrid | AWD | Automatic (AM-S6) | 34 MPG34 city / 34 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Sorento Hybrid FWD — Hybrid · FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 36 MPG | HybridRegular | SIDI; Hybrid | FWD | Automatic (AM-S6) | 36 MPG36 city / 36 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Sorento Plug-in Hybrid — Plug-in hybrid · AWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 33 MPG | Plug-in hybridRegular Gas and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV | AWD | Automatic (AM-S6) | 33 MPG33 city / 34 highway | 30 mi EV / 440 mi total3.4 h at 240 V | EPA record ↗ |
At a glance
What the official records cover.
Each option above is tied to a unique FuelEconomy.gov vehicle ID. EPA names sometimes expose a retail badge such as LE or Woodland Edition, but many records identify only the tested mechanical configuration.
Sorento AWD, Sorento FWD, Sorento Hybrid AWD, Sorento Hybrid FWD, Sorento Plug-in Hybrid
Gasoline, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
AWD, FWD
2.5L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl
How to identify yours
Match the hardware before the badge.
- 1
Start with fuel and powertrain. Check whether the vehicle is gasoline, diesel, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, electric or fuel-cell.
- 2
Match driven wheels and engine. Use FWD, RWD, AWD or 4WD plus displacement/cylinder information from the window sticker or registration.
- 3
Confirm the exact EPA record. Select the closest option and open its FuelEconomy.gov link. Use a VIN-specific build sheet when you need the retail trim or option package.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA FuelEconomy.gov dataset ↗ · U.S. market snapshot 2026-11-04. Economy values are official estimates, not a promise of real-world consumption.
Before you try a feature: equipment, trim, powertrain, market and software can change availability. Open the guide and check its exact scope.
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Features worth knowing.
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Charging & range Official source verified
Charge the Sorento PHEV With the Portable ICCB Cable
The Kia portable cable can charge the Sorento PHEV from a suitable household outlet when a normal AC charging station is unavailable.
Charging & range Official source verified
Choose the Sorento PHEV Charging-Connector Lock Mode
The connector-lock setting can secure the cable whenever connected, only while charging or not at all.
Hybrid driving Official source verified
Enable Green Zone EV Drive on the Sorento Hybrid
Green Zone Drive Mode can expand EV operation in recognized urban areas and when departing home using navigation information and driving history.
Cargo & utility Official source verified
Open the Sorento Liftgate Hands-Free
Smart Liftgate with Auto Open detects the smart key behind a locked, armed Sorento and opens after warning flashes and chimes.
Key fob & access Official source verified
Remote-Start the Sorento With the Smart Key
Use the lock-then-start sequence to start an equipped Sorento from nearby, with automatic shutdown after ten minutes if nobody enters to drive.
Cargo & utility Official source verified
Reset the Sorento Power Liftgate After 12-Volt Service
A calibration sequence restores liftgate travel after the 12-volt battery or related fuse has been removed, replaced or recharged.
Cargo & utility Official source verified
Save a Custom Power-Liftgate Height on the Sorento
User Height Setting stores a comfortable or garage-safe stopping point for an equipped Sorento power liftgate.
Towing & power Official source verified
Start an Immediate Charge Without Erasing the Schedule
The scheduled-charge release temporarily starts an AC session now while leaving the Plug-in Hybrid's stored schedule available for later.
Safety & awareness Official source verified
Use Sorento Snow Mode and AWD Lock Correctly
Snow mode manages traction on slippery roads, while AWD Lock is reserved for demanding low-speed surfaces such as sand, mud or unpaved terrain.