2018
Kia Sorento

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$25,900
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Available trims

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  • L FWD
    Starts at
    $25,900
    21 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • LX FWD
    Starts at
    $27,200
    21 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • LX V6 FWD
    Starts at
    $29,600
    18 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • LX AWD
    Starts at
    $29,990
    21 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • LX V6 AWD
    Starts at
    $31,400
    18 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • EX FWD
    Starts at
    $33,100
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • EX V6 FWD
    Starts at
    $34,200
    18 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • EX AWD
    Starts at
    $34,900
    19 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • EX V6 AWD
    Starts at
    $36,000
    18 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SX V6 FWD
    Starts at
    $39,200
    18 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SX V6 AWD
    Starts at
    $41,000
    17 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SX Limited V6 FWD
    Starts at
    $44,500
    18 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SX Limited V6 AWD
    Starts at
    $46,300
    17 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
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Notable features

Backup camera now standard
Turbo four-cylinder engine available
Seating for five or seven people
Automatic emergency braking available

The good & the bad

The good

Seating comfort
UVO multimedia system
Cargo room and underfloor storage spaces
Wide array of available convenience features
Quiet cabin

The bad

Steering feel
Eco mode
Turbo lag with 2.0-liter engine
Sport mode very harsh
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Safety review

Based on the 2018 Kia Sorento base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
15.8%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
15.8%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
5 years / 60,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
10 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
6 years or newer / less than 80,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles
Dealer certification
165-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

96% of drivers recommend this car
4.8 / 5
Based on 394 reviews
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Comfort 4.9
Interior 4.8
Performance 4.8
Value 4.8
Exterior 4.8
Reliability 4.9

Most recent

  • By Rachel from Almeria
    Owns this car
    December 29, 2023

    40 grand Kia clutch gone after only 5

    I bought a brand new Kia Sorento top of the range 7 seater in 2018 for over 40,000€ value. 5 years later, after keeping up with all service and maintenance with Kia, I am 57 years old so no off roading, over loading etc. Only used once for 7 people… 6 of which were my grand children and the clutch has gone!! It has been slipping for probably 18 months but the garage denied there was a problem. Now it has gone completely and Kia want just under 500€ to dissemble and just to look and see if it is the clutch that’s gone!! The clutch is NOT under warranty!! I have only done 92,000km. I consider this well out of order.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Andrew Jungkunz from Smiths Falls, ON
    Owns this car
    January 26, 2023

    What a car! Would recommend this vehicle to anyone

    Excellent driving through snow. I have an 81 km one way to work. Never missed a shift. Also very economical with the 2.4 litre inline 4 cylinder. Average on the highway is between 7 - 8 litres per 100 km.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By EM from St. Paul, MN
    Owns this car
    December 28, 2022

    Starter Problems numerous times a year sr

    My 2018 Sorento AWD is the worse car I've ever owned. Constant episodes of car not starting - lights are on inside and out, battery fully charged - but car will not start when key inserted in ignition and car has to be towed to dealership and they could not find any problems. LEMON!!!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • By Tybina24 from Sinking spring
    Owns this car
    May 28, 2021

    Really great car!

    Never owned a Kia before and i am very happy with how it runs, looks, and feels.. its definitely a great choice.. we needed a 7 seat for the family and definitely way better then expected.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Nana Gee from Marietta GA
    Owns this car
    March 10, 2021

    Classy SUV

    I looked at other SUVs and nothing caught my eye like the KIA Sorento. The leather seats, driving mode and seat heater sealed the deal for me!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Sarge 72 from Albany
    Owns this car
    March 10, 2021

    My second Sorento

    I traded in my basic model Sorento LX for a 2018 EX. i am so glad I upgraded. I love the dual power front seats that are also heated. The leather interior, sunroof and the power controls are all user friendly. The LED lights are bright and positioned well. The Turbo 2.0 4 cyl. has all the power I need and great mileage. AWD is a bear in the snow and the select shift automatic helps to keep traction in deep snow and slow the car down from upshifting too soon. My dealer Destination Kia has provided me with great service for all my Kia's.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Anthony D from Savage, MN
    Owns this car
    February 11, 2021

    Can’t beat it for the money

    Replaced our minivan because we needed something to get around more effectively in the winter. Researched mid sized suvs, test drove a few, and settled on the Sorento mainly because of generally positive ratings, a good price, and we thought we’d give Kia a try. The interior is quite nice and it is well equipped for the money. So far, the only drawbacks have been a weak 4 cylinder with modest pick up and a barely useable 3rd row but at least there’s the option in a pinch. Do we love it? No, but we really like it and it’s been a good purchase thus far. Maybe opt for the V6 if you’re in the market.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Sonny from Zionsville In
    Owns this car
    January 25, 2021

    Kia is a very reliable brand

    Comfortable to drive, though seats become “hard” on long trips. I am sure that it willl be as dependable as other Kias we have had.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Dallas from Guadalupe,ca
    Owns this car
    January 11, 2021

    Good on gas

    Car met all my needs, I did want the 3rd row car but was not a deal breaker, however this car is loud once it warms up on fwy only had it for 24 hrs I will follow up with Kia and see what they suggest , it's under warranty.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By LBaxter from Maplewood, MN
    Owns this car
    January 3, 2021

    Love this car

    We love the Sorento and think you get the most "bang for your buck". They are very reliable vehicles and not very costly to maintain.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Sheradalidom from Johnstown CO
    Owns this car
    October 26, 2020

    Loving this car ! Stylish, comfortable, reliable

    This car is safe and reliable, and stylish , it meets the family‘s needs , whether to take the kids to school, go to work , go to the grocery store, take the dog to the park or drive in this Colorado snow!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Honey0701 from Arvada, CO
    Owns this car
    September 12, 2020

    Love this car!

    SOOO comfortable and tons of leg room. Low mileage and lots of upgraded features. After test driving several other cars I knew this was the right car for me.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2018 Kia Sorento?

The 2018 Kia Sorento is available in 7 trim levels:

  • EX (2 styles)
  • EX V6 (2 styles)
  • L (1 style)
  • LX (2 styles)
  • LX V6 (2 styles)
  • SX Limited V6 (2 styles)
  • SX V6 (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2018 Kia Sorento?

The 2018 Kia Sorento offers up to 21 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2018 Kia Sorento reliable?

The 2018 Kia Sorento has an average reliability rating of 4.9 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Kia Sorento owners.

Is the 2018 Kia Sorento a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 Kia Sorento. 96.7% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.8 / 5
Based on 394 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.9
  • Interior: 4.8
  • Performance: 4.8
  • Value: 4.8
  • Exterior: 4.8
  • Reliability: 4.9

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