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2018 Kia Sorento SX Limited, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 8

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2018 Kia Sorento SX Limited

SUV · 290 hp · 19–20 mpg combined

Sticker from
$44,500Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

14 factory options, from $50 to $495.

Side Step Bars$495
Interior Light Kit$450
Remote Start (Push Button Start)$425
Tow Hitch (2.0T/3.3L)$395
Washer Heater$250
Puddle Lights$240
Cross Bars (Panoramic Sunroof)$225
Cargo Cover$150
Cargo Tray (7 seat)$115
Mud Guards$95
Wheel Locks$55
Cargo Net$50
Limited Black Metallic Nappa Leather Seat—
Limited Ivory Nappa Leather Seat—

Which Sorento is right for you?

Five trims, $25,900 to $44,500. Tap one to open it.

The numbers.

Two configurations: front-wheel or all-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic.

290hp3.3L six-cylinder
252lb-ftTorque
19–20mpgCombined · 17–18 city · 23–25 highway
FWD / AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
7Seats
11.3 cu ftCargo volume
3,968–4,101 lbsCurb weight
5,489–5,622 lbsGVWR
3,500–5,000 lbsMax towing
1,521 lbsMax payload

139 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

  • Ivory
  • Black Metallic

Both premium leather.

4 factory paints

  • Snow White Pearl
  • Titanium Silver
  • Platinum Graphite
  • Ebony Black

Safety and recalls

3 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall5out of 5 stars
Frontal5out of 5 stars
Side—Not rated
Rollover4out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2018 Sorento.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Powertrain
10 yr / 100,000 mi
Rust
5 yr / 100,000 mi
Roadside
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Sold2 yr4 yr6 yr8 yr10 yr
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