2017 Kia Sorento
The Power to Surprise
Made for [Life's Adventures]
The 2017 Kia Sorento offers an adventurous look and exceptional functionality, designed to open up new territories for you and your family. Its performance is commanded by three engine options, including the sporty 290-horsepower 3.3L V6 GDI. The Sorento enables a wide range of pursuits with available seven-passenger seating and convenience features like the available Smart Power Liftgate. Innovative driver awareness systems, such as Smart Cruise Control¹ and Blind-Spot Detection¹, further enhance the driving experience. This is a bolder take on the utility vehicle.
The 2017 Sorento fits beautifully into any landscape, from city streets to national parks. Its flexible seating helps you make the most of any trip, and its wide stance and sculpted contours draw attention. Premium amenities include available Android Auto smartphone integration⁵, giving you access to Google Play Music, Google Maps, and Google Hangouts messaging, making the Sorento a destination in itself.
Upon entering the cabin, you'll find a welcoming space offering genuine comfort for up to seven with the available seating package. It also provides substantial cargo room thanks to split-folding second-row seats and an available fold-flat third-row seat. Enjoy a quiet ride, enhanced by features like an available sound-absorbing laminated windshield and front windows.
Key Interior Comfort Features:
- Seating for Seven: Available third-row seating increases capacity to seven, combined with available quick-fold second-row seats for flexibility.
- Panoramic Sunroof with Power Sunshade: Offers a feeling of spaciousness and fresh air.
- Heated and Air-Cooled Seats: Adjustable comfort for driver and passengers, with cooling airflow for front seats on warm days (available on SX models).
- Underfloor Storage Compartment: Spill-proof tray under the cargo space floor for emergency kits and valuables (5-passenger models only).
- Smart Power Liftgate: Available hands-free operation that opens when it senses your smart key.
It Sounds As Good As It Looks
The Sorento's interior is highly refined, featuring soft-touch surfaces and available premium amenities like Nappa leather seats on the SX+ model. Advanced entertainment and information technology enhances the driving experience. Stream audio via your compatible Bluetooth®-enabled³´⁴ device. Optional features include the Infinity® 6 by Harman surround-sound audio system with 10 speakers, a 178 mm (7-in.) Supervision instrument cluster, and a voice-activated navigation system⁴.
Technology Highlights:
- Electronic Parking Brake: Automatically releases when shifting out of Park.
- Heated Steering Wheel: Standard on Sorento EX models for added comfort.
- Multimedia Interface⁴: Kia's sophisticated system with an 8-inch LCD touch-screen, dynamic display, and speech recognition for precise control of navigation and entertainment.
- 115V Power Inverter: Allows you to plug in electronic devices like laptops or gaming consoles.
- Android Auto⁵: Seamless integration with your smartphone for access to Google Play Music, Google Maps, and Google Hangouts messaging.
Get Far Away From the Everyday
The Sorento offers a go-anywhere disposition and spirited performance. Choose from three engine options: a 185-hp 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine, an available 240-hp turbocharged 2.0L GDI, or a powerful 290-hp 3.3L GDI V6. For enhanced traction and control, the available Dynamax™ advanced all-wheel-drive (AWD) system continuously monitors driving conditions and optimizes grip.
Performance Features:
- Dynamax™ All-Wheel Drive: Monitors road conditions and distributes power to appropriate wheels for enhanced traction.
- Sportmatic® Transmission: A six-speed automatic transmission with a Sportmatic® function for manual shifting.
- Efficient Performance: The 2.0L Turbo and 3.3L GDI V6 engines deliver outstanding performance with impressive fuel efficiency.
- Substantial Towing Capacity: The 3.3L GDI V6 engine offers a maximum towing capacity of 2,268 kg (5,000 lb.)¹¹.
- Smooth, Precise Handling: A four-wheel independent suspension with dual-flow dampers and a rear multilink design.
Enhanced Driver Awareness. Advanced Occupant Protection.
Sorento incorporates advanced technologies to help drivers become more aware of potential hazards, such as available Blind Spot Detection¹. In the event of an accident, a robust safety cage fortified with ultra-high-tension steel and a six-airbag SRS system are designed to protect the passenger compartment.
Safety & Driver Assistance Systems:
- Ultra-High Strength Body: Engineered with high-tensile strength steel alloys for excellent crash protection and driving dynamics.
- Smart Cruise Control¹: Uses a radar sensor to monitor distance to the vehicle ahead and adjusts speed accordingly.
- 360° Camera Monitoring System¹: Utilizes four cameras to provide visibility all around the vehicle, aiding in parking.
- Blind Spot Detection (BSD)¹: Monitors approaching vehicles from the rear and provides a visual alert on the sideview mirrors.
- Rear Parking Sonars¹: Audible warnings are given when backing up if the system detects objects behind the vehicle.
Features and Specifications
Engine Options
| Engine Type | Valve Train | Horsepower | Torque | Compression Ratio | Recommended Fuel | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L GDI, 4-cylinder | 16-valve, DOHC, Dual-Cam VVT | 185 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 178 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm | 11.3:1 | Regular unleaded | 6-speed Sportmatic automatic |
| 2.0L T-GDI, 4-cylinder | 16-valve, DOHC, Dual-Cam VVT | 240 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 260 lb.-ft. @ 1,450-3,500 rpm | 10.0:1 | Regular unleaded | 6-speed Sportmatic automatic |
| 3.3L GDI, V6 | 24-valve, DOHC, Dual-Cam VVT | 290 hp @ 6,400 rpm | 252 lb.-ft. @ 5,300 rpm | 11.5:1 | Regular unleaded | 6-speed Sportmatic automatic |
Dimensions (mm/in.)
| Wheelbase | 2,780 (109.4) |
| Length | 4,760 (187.4) |
| Width | 1,890 (74.4) |
| Height with roof rails | 1,690 (66.5) |
| Ground clearance | 185 (7.3) |
Capacities (L / cu. ft.)
| Capacity Type | 5-Seater | 7-Seater |
| Interior volume | 4,145 (146.4) | 4,365 (154.1) |
| Cargo capacity (behind 1st row) | 2,082 (73.5) | 2,066 (73) |
| Cargo capacity (behind 2nd row) | 1,099 (38.8) | 1,077 (38) |
| Cargo capacity (behind 3rd row) | - | 320 (11.3) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 71 (15.6) | 71 (15.6) |
Towing & Fuel Economy
| Towing Capacities (Lbs.)* | 2.4L | 2.0L Turbo | 3.3L AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towing capacity | 2,000¹¹ | 3,500¹¹ | 5,000¹¹ |
| Hitch | Class 1 | Class 2 | Class 3 |
*With towing package and trailer brakes.
| Fuel Economy (Highway/City, L/100km) | |
|---|---|
| 2.4L (FWD) | 8.3/11.2 |
| 2.4L | 9.3/11.5 |
| 2.0L Turbo | 9.4/12.3 |
| 3.3L (LX, EX) | 9.3/13.2 |
| 3.3L (SX) | 10.1/14.0 |
Exterior & Interior Options
Exterior Colours:
- Sparkling Silver*
- Regency Red*
- Ebony Black
- Graphite*
- Snow White Pearl*
- Blaze Blue*
- Titanium Silver*
* Premium paint. Blaze Blue available on LX and EX models only.
Interior Colours:
- Black Cloth (BC)
- Black Leather (BL)
- Black Premium Leather (BPL)
- White Two-tone Premium Nappa Leather (WNL)
- Black Metallic Premium Nappa Leather (BNL)
Wheels:
- 17" alloy wheels
- 18" machined-finish alloy wheels
- 19" alloy wheels
Kia Genuine Parts & Accessories
Kia Accessories are built to the same high standards as your vehicle, ensuring a perfect fit, function, and look. Choose from a wide range of interior and exterior accessories to personalize your Kia, including alloy wheels, sport pedals, rooftop carriers, all-weather floor mats, and more. Visit your Kia Dealer or kia.ca to explore accessory options.
- Hood deflector
- Sport visors
- Roof-mounted bike rack
- Side steps
- All-weather mats
- Roof cargo box
- Accessory wheels
* Available accessories may vary. See Dealer for details. Images shown for illustration purposes only.
Delivering World-Class Quality
Kia is committed to producing exceptional vehicles with superb quality and reliability. Each Kia delivers an extraordinary combination of precision engineering, outstanding performance, innovative features, and advanced safety systems.
Design & Development
Under the direction of renowned President and Chief Design Officer Peter Schreyer, Kia vehicles have gained worldwide attention for their distinctive interior and exterior styling. Kia's R&D procedures are rigorous, involving extensive testing at proving grounds worldwide, including a world-class wind tunnel and heavy-rain-and-snowfall testing chambers.
Partnerships
As the FIFA Official co-Automotive Partner, Kia proudly promotes soccer globally. Kia is also a proud founding partner of all three Canadian Major League Soccer (MLS) teams.
Kia Member Rewards
Earn points with every dollar spent on maintenance, parts, and accessories at your servicing Kia dealer. Reward Points can be redeemed for discounts on future purchases. Enjoy No-Charge Benefits like a fuel fill-up with new vehicle delivery, local shuttle service, multi-point inspections, and windshield washer fill-ups. Members also receive preferential rates on car rentals and 24/7 Roadside Assistance.
Become a Kia Premium Rewards Member by visiting your Kia Dealer or rewards.kia.ca for full terms and conditions.
Warranty Coverage
Kia engineers are passionate about producing well-designed and reliable vehicles. Their dedication to quality is backed by an outstanding warranty program:
- 5-year/100,000 km – Worry-free comprehensive warranty covering virtually the entire vehicle¹⁰.
- 5-year/100,000 km – Powertrain warranty covering the engine, transmission, axles, differentials, and driveshafts¹⁰.
- 5-year/100,000 km – Roadside assistance covers you in case of mechanical breakdown anywhere in North America¹⁰.
- 5-year/unlimited km – Anti-perforation warranty on body sheet metal defects in material/workmanship¹⁰.
For more information, visit kia.ca or call 1-877-542-2886.
