Kia Sorento Generation 3 (2016–2020)
Kia Sorento Generation 3 (2016–2020) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.
Kia Sorento — body generations
| Generation | Produced | Facelift |
|---|---|---|
| Generation 2 | 2011–2015 | — |
| Generation 3 | 2016–2020 | — |
| Generation 4 | 2021–2023 | — |
| Generation 5 | 2024–present | — |
Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.
About this generation
Available engines are a 3.3-litre Lambda II V6, the existing 2.4-litre GDi I4 that make the same output as the outgoing engine, and the new 2.0-litre turbo I4. A 2.2-litre CRDi diesel engine with variable geometry turbocharger (VGT) is also available. The third generation Sorento comes equipped with a six-speed manual transmission or six-speed automatic transmission. Drivetrains are front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
In 2017, the Kia Sorento received updates for 2018 or 2019 depending on market location, these included a new front grille, bumper covers and exterior lighting with similar design cues derived from the 2019 Kia Forte and the 2018 Kia Cadenza for the 2019 model year. The L, LX, EX and SX trim levels received refreshed projector beam headlamps with LED positioning lights. The SXL trim received new LED headlamps with LED daytime running lights, LED amber turn signal and positioning lights, and LED tail lamps.
Other changes include new exterior colours, new wheels, third row seating became standard on all trim levels with all engine types, driver attention warning system added to all trim levels, and a 2.4-litre engine replaced the 2.0-litre engine on lower trim levels. The 2019 Kia Sorento features a 3.3-litre V6 engine on higher trim levels. The trim levels are available with all-wheel drive, except for the base L trim, which is only available with front-wheel drive.
In the United States, the 2016 Kia Sorento is offered in five models, and four models within the United Kingdom. KX-1 base model, KX-2, KX-3 and KX-4 with the GT-Line from late 2018 onwards replacing the KX-4. In Pakistan, Kia Pakistan launched the facelifted third-generation Sorento as a locally assembled model at a Power Play event held at the Karachi factory on 14 February 2021. The event was held at Lucky Motor Corporation's production plant, where various personalities from the automotive sector were invited.
The SUV is offered in three trim levels: 2.4 L FWD, 2.4 L AWD and 3.5 L FWD. The two 2.4 L trim levels come with the 2.4 L Theta II MPi I4 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission while the 3.5 L trim comes with the 3.5 L Lambda II MPi V6 engine and 8-speed automatic transmission. The 2017 Sorento received a "Top Safety Pick" rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). In November 2014, Kia collaborated with 20th Century Fox to create a Wolverine-themed Sorento to promote the home media release of X-Men: Days of Future Past.
The custom Sorento made its debut at the 2015 Australian Open, with a series of videos featuring Rafael Nadal teaming up with the X-Men to save the tennis event from the Sentinels. In January 2015, Kia released their Sorento Super Bowl XLIX commercial featuring Pierce Brosnan.
Source: Wikipedia — Kia Sorento — Third generation (UM; 2014), CC BY-SA.
Market by model year
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | Vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 513 | $10,995 | 69% | 102,329 mi |
| 2017 | 491 | $12,400 | 78% | 96,392 mi |
| 2018 | 347 | $12,750 | 80% | 97,153 mi |
| 2019 | 1,045 | $14,599 | 92% | 87,822 mi |
| 2020 | 735 | $15,950 | 100% | 83,458 mi |
Inventory and price data refreshed daily; last updated .
Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 8 | 1,235 | Engine, Unknown Or Other, Power Train |
| 2017 | 4 | 786 | Engine, Exterior Lighting, Unknown Or Other |
| 2018 | 3 | 247 | Engine, Exterior Lighting, Unknown Or Other |
| 2019 | 2 | 414 | Engine, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System |
| 2020 | 1 | 128 | Engine, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
For sale right now
- 2020 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $15,485 · 89,560 mi · Scranton, PA
- 2017 Kia Sorento L, LX — $13,950 · 146,817 mi · Tyrone, PA
- 2016 Kia Sorento L / LX — $12,950 · 150,336 mi · Tyrone, PA
- 2017 Kia Sorento L, LX — $10,985 · 100,162 mi · Harrisburg, PA
- 2020 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $20,995 · 77,807 mi · North East, PA
- 2020 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $14,998 · 84,839 mi · Langhorne, PA
- 2019 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $15,488 · 63,511 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
- 2017 Kia Sorento EX — $10,995 · 118,524 mi · New Kensington, PA
- 2016 Kia Sorento L / LX — $10,998 · 86,668 mi · Allentown, PA
- 2020 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $15,895 · 64,761 mi · Philadelphia, PA
- 2019 Kia Sorento SX, SXL — $20,289 · 73,951 mi · Larksville, PA
- 2018 Kia Sorento L, LX — $13,750 · 63,588 mi · Mercer, PA
- 2016 Kia Sorento L / LX — $10,625 · 108,157 mi · Levittown, PA
- 2019 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $10,983 · 116,065 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
- 2020 Kia Sorento SX — $20,853 · 72,883 mi · Irwin, PA
- 2016 Kia Sorento L / LX — $10,977 · 84,805 mi · Warminster, PA
- 2019 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $9,975 · 123,527 mi · Hallstead, PA
- 2016 Kia Sorento L / LX — $10,385 · 113,150 mi · Washington, PA
- 2017 Kia Sorento L, LX — $10,489 · 141,362 mi · Harrisburg, PA
- 2017 Kia Sorento L, LX — $11,795 · 104,748 mi · New Kensington, PA
- 2019 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $13,900 · 93,149 mi · Meadville, PA
- 2018 Kia Sorento L, LX — $15,499 · 46,468 mi · Allentown, PA
- 2020 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $10,995 · 122,712 mi · Verona, PA
- 2018 Kia Sorento EX — $11,999 · 109,100 mi · Scott, PA
- 2019 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $12,990 · 99,761 mi · Johnstown, PA
- 2020 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $7,900 · 150,000 mi · Carnegie, PA
- 2019 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $12,894 · 94,405 mi · Colmar, PA
- 2016 Kia Sorento L / LX — $8,991 · 112,604 mi · St Marys, PA
- 2016 Kia Sorento L / LX — $13,480 · 89,326 mi · Johnstown, PA
- 2020 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $16,244 · 70,953 mi · Lebanon, PA
- 2020 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $14,481 · 104,318 mi · Northumberland, PA
- 2019 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $15,967 · 55,422 mi · Monroeville, PA
- 2020 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $14,768 · 93,489 mi · McMurray, PA
- 2018 Kia Sorento L, LX — $11,265 · 96,821 mi · Springdale, PA
- 2019 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $14,885 · 30,831 mi · Levittown, PA
- 2020 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $20,895 · 76,917 mi · Plymouth Meeting, PA
- 2016 Kia Sorento L / LX — $9,580 · 110,462 mi · Altoona, PA
- 2016 Kia Sorento L / LX — $8,495 · 155,743 mi · New Kensington, PA
- 2017 Kia Sorento L, LX — $14,485 · 83,296 mi · York, PA
- 2020 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $10,944 · 112,198 mi · Mechanicsburg, PA
- 2020 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $21,477 · 20,034 mi · Ebensburg, PA
- 2017 Kia Sorento L, LX — $9,495 · 99,200 mi · Gilbertsville, PA
- 2019 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $13,527 · 95,422 mi · DuBois, PA
- 2020 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $17,000 · 71,681 mi · Washington, PA
- 2020 Kia Sorento SX — $19,500 · 80,345 mi · Hummels Wharf, PA
- 2019 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $14,998 · 66,824 mi · Belle Vernon, PA
- 2019 Kia Sorento EX, EX Sport — $16,894 · 81,502 mi · Gettysburg, PA
- 2017 Kia Sorento L, LX — $9,995 · 110,750 mi · Harrisburg, PA