Kia Sorento Eco Hybrid

The gasoline electric model promises 37 mpg combined but the plug in variant that s set to arrive next year should be even.

Kia sorento eco hybrid.

2021 kia sorento offers more tech and an available hybrid drivetrain. Consumer reports previews the all new 2021 kia sorento highlighting details of its four engines including a hybrid and a plug in hybrid advanced safety equipment and latest infotainment system. Kia takes pride in being one of the greenest automakers in business today thanks to innovations at every step of the manufacturing process. The sorento plug in hybrid will be the first kia to use an independent battery pack water cooling system.

When you get behind the wheel of the kia sorento you ll be driving a vehicle with excellent efficiency. Kia just announced an updated 2021 sorento which includes a hybrid option. The sorento hybrid and plug in hybrid models offer a good compromise between the commanding experience of the telluride and the efficiency of a smaller vehicle and the plug in hybrid with its substantial all electric range gives eco conscious buyers a compelling reason to choose a crossover if the lack of efficiency was the reason they stayed. Sadly we ll have to wait until 2022 for the plug in hybrid to launch.

2021 kia sorento engines include 2 5t 1 6l hybrid new 2021 kia sorento shows off more details the sorento s base engine is a naturally aspirated 2 5 liter inline four with 191 horsepower and 181. 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. 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. Kia says it ensures optimal heat management and efficiency of the battery pack.

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.