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2027 Kia Sorento

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2027 models.

Kia Sorento
Pictured: 2024 Kia Sorento X-Line SX Prestige (facelift), front 12.20.24. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Engines
1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Hybrid, Regular Gasoline
MPG (best)
37 combined · 37 city / 36 hwy
Length
–
Curb weight
–
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 37 MPG combined — 26% better than the average 2027 small SUV (29.4 MPG).
  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
  • AWD / 4WD available

Watch out for

No weak spots against similar models in the data.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 27 similar 2027 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2027 Kia Sorento is a small SUV offered with 3 engines (1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 4-cyl and 2.5L 4-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 37 MPG combined (37 city / 36 highway), 26% better than the 2027 small SUV average of 29.4 MPG, for an estimated $1,800 a year in fuel.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

What changed for 2027

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2026 Sorento — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2026; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2026 Sorento →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Sorento Hybrid FWD Hybrid1.6L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (AM-S6)Front-Wheel Drive37 / 36 / 37+26%$1,800240
Sorento Hybrid AWD Hybrid1.6L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (AM-S6)All-Wheel Drive32 / 35 / 34+33%$1,950264
Sorento FWD2.5L 4-cylAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive23 / 31 / 26-12%$2,600342
Sorento AWD2.5L 4-cylAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive23 / 28 / 25-2%$2,700359
Sorento FWD2.5L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (AM-S8)Front-Wheel Drive20 / 29 / 23-22%$2,900382
Sorento AWD2.5L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (AM-S8)All-Wheel Drive20 / 27 / 23-10%$2,900390
7/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
7/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Save $3,000Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
29.4 MPG2027 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2027 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2027 Kia Sorento.

Similar 2027 small SUVs

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2027 Kia Sorento (this car)37 MPGNot rated0
2027 Kia Seltos30 MPGNot rated0
2027 Volkswagen Tiguan29 MPGNot rated0
2027 Kia Sportage41 MPGNot rated0
2027 Hyundai Santa Fe36 MPGNot rated0
2027 Mitsubishi Outlander27 MPGNot rated0
2027 Hyundai Kona31 MPGNot rated0

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2027 Kia Sorento.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2027 Kia Sorento is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2027 Kia Sorento in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Other Sorento years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2026 Sorento37189 inNot rated29
2025 Sorento36189 in★★★★★4136
2024 Sorento37189 in★★★★★251
2023 Sorento37189 in★★★★★4165
2022 Sorento37189 in★★★★★9228
2021 Sorento37189 in★★★★★5276
2020 Sorento25189 in★★★★★1140
2019 Sorento25189 in★★★★★2434
2018 Sorento24187.8 in★★★★★3255
2017 Sorento24187.8 in★★★★★4808
2016 Sorento24187.8 in★★★★★81,261
2015 Sorento23184.3 in★★★★★3743

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Kia. How we calculate this →