The 2023 Kia Sorento is a midsize SUV with a whole lot of character. This stylish SUV not only looks good and handles cargo carrying duties like with ease, it’s also modern and well-equipped thanks to its many advanced tech and safety features. With its three-rows of flexible seating configurations, available second-row Captain’s chairs and technology-laden interior cabin, the 2023 Kia Sorento brings about the new age of Kia vehicles. Continue reading as our team at Kitchener Kia has compiled the key features of this beloved crossover, highlighting its design, performance, connectivity and more.
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The 2023 Kia Sorento truly makes a statement with its sleek LED daytime running lights and LED tail light assembly. There’s no mistaking what vehicle you’re arriving in as the Sorento’s daytime running light design is truly unique and when paired with its vertical LED tail lights, this sleek SUV commands attention.
Signifying the Kia brand’s move upmarket, the newly redesigned Kia logo prominently sits in the centre of the 2023 Sorento’s redesigned front grille. A sleek and modern design, Kia’s new logo accentuates the brand’s move to more premium and feature-laden vehicles, highlighted by the 2023 Kia Sorento.
Specifications: | 2023 Kia Sorento |
Length (mm/in) | 4,810 / 189.3 |
Width (mm/in) | 1,900 / 74.8 |
Height (mm/in) | 1,700 / 66.9 |
Wheelbase (mm/in) | 2,815 / 110.8 |
Minimum Ground Clearance (mm/in) | 209 / 8.2 |
Curb Weight (kgs/lbs)
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1,787 to 1,856 / 3,940 to 4,092 |
Enjoy a spacious and comfortable ride inside the 2023 Sorento’s well-appointed interior cabin. With three-rows of seating and an available second-row Captain’s Chair option, owners can rest assured that their friends and family experience a pleasurable ride in the 2023 Kia Sorento. Available heated and ventilated front seats, quilted leather-faced seats and heated second row seats further elevate the Sorento’s interior comfort, no matter the outside weather conditions.
Enjoy sunny summer days or gaze up at the starry night sky through the 2023 Sorento’s available panoramic sunroof. This large glass panel opens up the Sorento’s interior cabin and gives passengers the feeling of open-air driving, while being in the comfort of a premium SUV.
Specifications: | 2023 Kia Sorento |
Head Room – Front (With Sunroof) (mm/in) | 1,024 / 40.3 |
Head Room – Rear (mm/in) | 994 / 39.1 |
Head Room – Third Row (mm/in) | 935 / 36.8 |
Leg Room – Front (mm/in) | 1,052 / 41.4 |
Leg Room – Rear (mm/in) | 1,060 / 41.7 |
Leg Room – Third Row (mm/in) | 752 / 29.6 |
Volume Behind First Row (L/cu-ft) | 2,139 / 75.5 |
Volume Behind Second Row (L/cu-ft) | 1,090 to 1,274 / 38.5 to 45 |
Volume Behind Third Row (L/cu-ft) | 357 / 12.6 |
All 2023 Kia Sorento models come equipped with the Kia brand’s venerable 2.5L gas direct injected, turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Mated to a wet-type eight-speed dual clutch transmission system, this powertrain combination delivers a respectable 281 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque. For those looking to hitch a trailer onto their Sorento, all models are rated to tow up to a maximum of 1,588 kgs or 3,500 lbs, more than enough for a medium sized boat or tent trailer.
Specifications | 2023 Kia Sorento |
Engine | 2.5L Turbocharged Four-Cylinder (GDI) |
Horsepower | 281 |
Torque (lb-ft) | 311 |
Transmission | 8-Speed Dual Clutch Automatic |
Fuel Economy (L/100km) (City/Highway) | 11.1 / 8.4 |
Towing Capacity (kg/lbs) | 3,500 |
All 2023 Kia Sorento models are equipped with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. Seamlessly connect your smartphone device and enjoy access to your desired apps, jam out to your favourite tunes or listen to your go-to podcast.
Owners who opt for the 2023 Kia Sorento EX+ model and above can enjoy the convenience of a large 26 cm (10.25 inch) multimedia interface with integrated navigation. Access all of the Sorento’s vehicle setting, climate control and technology applications all through one centre display. With its integrated navigation system and available Bose Premium Audio, this centre touchscreen makes long family road trips a breeze.
The Sorento’s available wireless charger ensures that you remain powered up, with the added bonus of removing the temptation to use your phone while on the road. The available heads-up display system makes driving less stressful, with all of the Sorento’s vital driving information projected directly in the driver’s field of view.
Move forward with confidence with Sorento’s available Advanced Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist. This advanced system uses a radar system, designed to help detect a potential collision and automatically apply the brakes in a handful of circumstances.
The 2023 Kia Sorento has got your back with its available rear seat reminder feature that detects whether children, pets and even groceries are left in the back seats. We at Kia understand that our customers lead busy lives and this ingenious feature gives owners a gentle reminder to check their back seats before leaving the vehicle.
The Sorento’s available 360-degree surround view monitor makes parking in tight spots and maneuvering tight spaces a breeze. With the simple click of a button, drivers have access to the vehicle’s surroundings displayed on the Sorento’s large centre touchscreen display.
Interested in the 2023 Kia Sorento? Visit our showroom at 300 Homer Watson Blvd. in Kitchener, Ontario and browse through our available inventory of the latest and greatest Kia models. We are your one-stop shop for all things Kia-related in the Kitchener-Waterloo area and beyond. Whether you’re in the market for a new or used vehicle, are looking to purchase parts for your current vehicle, or are wanting to book a service appointment, our friendly and knowledgeable staff at Kitchener Kia is here to help.