2011 Kia Sorento

At a Glance

Pricing $19,995 - $33,595
Drive Types FWD, AWD
Engines 2.3l I4, 3.5l V6
Transmissions A6, M6
Fuel Economy 19-21 (city), 25-29 (highway)

Kia's Sorento has long been a consistent seller in the SUV marketplace, but its body-on-frame chassis and RWD/4WD driveline was a bit of a throwback in a segment where FWD-derived platforms dominate the sales charts. For the 2011 model year, the Sorento switches to a unibody chassis and a FWD/AWD driveline allowing the Kia to market the Sorento as a crossover. The Sorento, which is almost identical in size to the Hyundai Santa Fe, splits the difference in size between the Toyota RAV4 and the Toyota Highlander. With the optional third row, the Sorento can now haul up to seven passengers. The Sorento now equips a more fuel-efficient four-cylinder engine on most models, but a more powerful 3.5L V6 is available on higher trim levels.

What Changed:

The Sorento switches to a unibody chassis and a FWD/AWD driveline. The new model grows by an inch in width and almost 4 inches in length. The longer body allows for an optional third row of seats. The Sorento now equips a more fuel-efficient four-cylinder engine on most models, but a new 3.5L V6 is available on higher trim levels.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
Sorento 2.3l I4 (171-bhp) M6 FWD $19,995
Sorento LX 2.3l I4 (171-bhp) A6 FWD $22,395
Sorento LX Convenience 2.3l I4 (171-bhp) A6 FWD $23,395
Sorento LX 2.3l I4 (171-bhp) A6 AWD $24,095
Sorento LX Convenience + Third Row 2.3l I4 (171-bhp) A6 FWD $24,095
Sorento LX Convenience 2.3l I4 (171-bhp) A6 AWD $25,095
Sorento LX Convenience + Third Row 2.3l I4 (171-bhp) A6 AWD $25,795
Sorento EX 2.3l I4 (171-bhp) A6 FWD $24,595
Sorento EX Premium 2.3l I4 (171-bhp) A6 FWD $26,095
Sorento EX 2.3l I4 (171-bhp) A6 AWD $26,295
Sorento EX Premium + Third Row 2.3l I4 (171-bhp) A6 FWD $26,795
Sorento EX Premium 2.3l I4 (171-bhp) A6 AWD $27,795
Sorento EX Limited 2.3l I4 (171-bhp) A6 FWD $28,095
Sorento EX Premium + Third Row 2.3l I4 (171-bhp) A6 AWD $28,495
Sorento EX Limited + Third Row 2.3l I4 (171-bhp) A6 FWD $28,795
Sorento EX Limited 2.3l I4 (171-bhp) A6 AWD $29,795
Sorento EX Limited + Third Row 2.3l I4 (171-bhp) A6 AWD $30,495
Sorento EX 3.5l V6 (273-bhp) A6 FWD $27,195
Sorento EX 3.5l V6 (273-bhp) A6 AWD $28,895
Sorento EX Premium 3.5l V6 (273-bhp) A6 FWD $29,895
Sorento EX Premium 3.5l V6 (273-bhp) A6 AWD $31,595
Sorento EX Limited + RSE 3.5l V6 (273-bhp) A6 FWD $31,695
Sorento EX Limited 3.5l V6 (273-bhp) A6 FWD $31,895
Sorento EX Limited + RSE 3.5l V6 (273-bhp) A6 AWD $33,395
Sorento EX Limited 3.5l V6 (273-bhp) A6 AWD $33,595