Fuel economy estimates will be published closer to the crossover s arrival.
Kia sorento hybrid.
It receives a rugged looking design more technology inside and two hybrid options.
The sorento plug in hybrid will be the first kia to use an independent battery pack water cooling system.
Kia s newest suv will be available with hybrid power a first for a sorento and buyers will eventually able to choose from hybrid or plug in hybrid variants.
A 191 hp inline four a 227 hp hybrid drivetrain and a 281 hp turbocharged inline four.
Details for the new 2021 sorento mid size suv.
From hills to curves take on every road with maximum fuel economy.
The gasoline electric model promises 37 mpg combined but the plug in variant that s set to arrive next year should be even.
Kia on wednesday announced the first details for the 2021 sorento s powertrain lineup and the star of it all is a 1 6 liter turbo four engine married to a mild hybrid system.
Ecological and economical in the city and beyond.
The sorento hybrid and plug in hybrid will launch in europe in late 2020 but kia has not discussed a u s.
It offers three engines.
Kia has detailed the 2021 sorento which is due out in late 2020.
You can still get a diesel sorento albeit in the 3 trim level only but kia expects greater customer interest in the new hybrid and plug in hybrid options that are now available.
As well as reducing co2 emissions the fuel efficiency of the all new kia sorento s intelligent hybrid system also reduces overall running costs as a result.
The latter doesn t go on sale until 2021 so for now we re focusing on the non plug in hybrid sorento which is known as the 1 6 t gdi and is available in full range.
2021 kia sorento offers more tech and an available hybrid drivetrain.