Kia Sorento 2021-Present

In its 2021-Present iteration, the Kia Sorento represents a continued evolution in the midsize SUV segment. This generation showcases Kia's commitment to design innovation and advanced technology. With its bold and modern exterior styling, including a striking front grille and sleek LED headlights, the Sorento presents a contemporary and upscale appearance.

One of the key highlights of the 2021-Present Sorento is its versatile seating options. It offers configurations for six or seven passengers, thanks to an available third-row seat. The interior is spacious and well-appointed, featuring high-quality materials and a user-friendly infotainment system. Advanced safety features, such as forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, and blind-spot monitoring, are available, contributing to a safe and confident driving experience. The Sorento lineup includes hybrid and plug-in variants catering to environmentally conscious consumers. In summary, the 2021-Present Kia Sorento is a well-rounded midsize SUV, delivering on style, comfort, and technological advancements in the competitive SUV market.

Kia Sorento specification, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.

Chassis

• Type: MQ4

Engine 2.5L 4-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended oil viscosity: 0W-20
• Oil certification: API
• Oil capacity: 6.13 quarts

Fuel

• Capacity: 70 US qt. (67L)

Automatic transmission fluid

• Type: ATF SP4M-1
• Capacity: 6.5 qt (6.8 L)

Rear differential oil (AWD)

• Type: HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5,SAE 75W/85 (Recommended:SK HCT-5 GEAR OIL 75W85 or equivalent)
• Capacity: 0.53L ~ 0.63L

Transfer case oil (AWD)

• Type: HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5,SAE 75W/85 (Recommended: SK HCT-5 GEAR OIL 75W/85 or equivalent)
• Capacity:
  • Smartstream G2.5 GDi : 0.62L ~ 0.68L
  • Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi :0.48 L ~ 0.52 L

Brake Fluid

• Type:  DOT-4
• Capacity: 0.51L +/ 0.02L

Coolant

• Type: Mixture of antifreeze and distilled water (Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)
• Capacity:
  • Smartstream G2.5 GDi : 9.72 qt (9.2L)
  • Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi :8.8 qt(8.4L)

Powertrain

Engine

• Petrol:
  • 2.5 L Smartstream G2.5 MPi I4
  • 2.5 L Smartstream G2.5 GDi I4
  • 2.5 L Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi I4
  • 3.5 L Smartstream G3.5 MPi V6
  • Petrol hybrid/plug-in hybrid:
  • 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi I4
• Diesel:
  • 2.2 L Smartstream D2.2 CRDi I4

Transmission

• 6-speed automatic
• 8-speed automatic
• 8-speed Smartstream DCT

Fuel Consumption

Front Lights

TYPE A

•  High beam: LED
• Low beam: LED
• Position and daytime running lamps: LED
• Turn signal lamps: PY28/8W 28
• Front fog lamps: LED
• Front side marker lamps: LED

TYPE B

• High beam: LED
• Low beam: LED
• Auxiliary low beam: LED
• Position and daytime running lamps: LED
• Turn signal lamps: LED
• Front fog lamps: LED
• Front side marker lamps: LED

Rear Lights

Type A

• Stop and tail lamps: 21/5W/ 21/5
• Turn signal lamps: P21W/ 21
• Side marker lamps (Bulb Type): W5W

Type B

• Stop and tail lamps: LED
• Turn signal lamps: LED
• Side marker lamps:  LED

Back up lamps

• Type A: W16W 16
• Type B: P21W 21
• High mounted stop lamps: LED
• License plate lamps: W5W 5

Interior Lights

• Map lamps: (Bulb Type) WEDGE(W10W) 10
• Map lamps (LED Type): LED LED
• Room lamps: FESTOON 10
• Personal lamps: LED LED
• Vanity mirror lamps: FESTOON 5
• Glove box lamp: W5W 5
• Vanity mirror lamps: BULB 5
• Luggage lamp (Bulb Type): FESTOON 8
• Luggage lamp (LED Type): LED LED