What Engine Options are Available for the 2021 Kia Sorento?
The Kia Sorento has been redesigned for the 2021 model year, making it a great time to purchase this compact SUV. However, some SUV shoppers may want to know: What engine options are available for the 2021 Kia Sorento? Below, we’ve broken down all the powertrain options available for this SUV.
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There are two traditional powertrain options for drivers to choose from. This SUV comes standard with a four-cylinder, 2.5-liter engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. This transmission is new for the 2021 Sorento. This base engine produces 191 horsepower and 182 pound-feet of torque, making it more powerful than the standard engine of the outgoing 2020 Sorento.
Drivers who would like more power will find the new, turbocharged, four-cylinder, 2.5-liter engine an appealing choice. This powertrain outputs 281 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque. This engine comes paired with an eight-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Is the 2021 Kia Sorento Available as a Hybrid?
Efficiency-minded drivers will be happy to know that the 2021 Kia Sorento is available as a hybrid as well. The hybrid version of the 2021 Sorento comes equipped with a turbocharged, four-cylinder, 1.6-liter engine that works with an electric motor to produce 227 horsepower. Later this year, another 2021 Sorento configuration that’s powered by a modified version of this powertrain will be available. This second hybrid powertrain option is expected to output 261 horsepower.
Matt Castrucci Kia, located at 3013 Mall Park Drive, has several configurations of the 2021 Kia Sorento available for purchase for drivers in and around the Dayton, OH area. Interested in exploring our selection? View our online inventory and see all the 2021 Sorento models we currently have in stock.
