Kia Sorento Generation 4 (2021–2023)

Kia Sorento Generation 4 (2021–2023) — 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

The updated Sorento sports a larger design with an extended wheelbase ( longer) while the vehicle's overall length is extended by . There are two engine options: a hybrid (a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder and single electric motor, amounting to and of torque) and a traditional petrol-only engine (a 2.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder, matched with an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, output at. A plug-in hybrid variation and additional petrol engine options are also being planned, along with a multi-collision brake system and a remote smartphone surround view monitor.

The facelifted model was unveiled on 25 July 2023. Made for the 2024 model year, the facelift adds vertically stacked LED headlamps which gain a slimmer design. The bumper is smoother, and is seamlessly aligned with the grille. The front lights are reminiscent of the EV9, the 2025 Carnival, and the 2024 Picanto, which foreshadows what Kia's design language is to become. Bodywork is primarily unchanged, if not for its slightly redone rear lights and rear bumper, new Kia emblem, and connected clusters.

Additionally, the facelift adds new exterior colours and alloy wheels. Inside, the interior designers have added a streamlined dashboard layout, as well as a new 12.3-inch curved display. Revised climate controls, a new ambient lighting stripe, and slimmer air vents have been added. The fourth-generation Sorento was launched in Cambodia in March 2021 through local distributor Kia Cambodia. The Sorento is offered with a 2.2-litre CRDi turbocharged diesel engine and a 3.5 L Smartstream Naturally Aspirated V6 engine, both powertrains are equipped with all-wheel drive as standard.

It is available in various trims, and all Cambodian‑market Sorento units are imported completely built‑up (CBU) from Kia's plant in South Korea. The facelifted Sorento was launched in the Cambodia in August 2025. It is only available in the sole unnamed trim, powered by the 2.2L CRDi turbocharged diesel engine standard with all-wheel drive, and a 5-seater configuration. The fourth-generation Sorento was launched in Malaysia on 3 March 2023, in three variants: 2.5 2WD (7-seater), 2.5 AWD (6-seater) and 2.2D AWD (6-seater).

Two powertrain options are available: 2.5-litre GDi petrol and a 2.2-litre CRDi turbocharged diesel. It is locally assembled at the Kia Motor Manufacturing Malaysia (KMMM) assembly plant located in Kulim, Kedah. The fourth-generation Sorento was launched in the Philippines on 8 November 2021, in two trim levels: EX and SX. It is powered by a 2.2-litre CRDi turbocharged diesel engine. The facelifted Sorento was launched in the Philippines on 6 February 2025, in three trim levels: EX, EX+ and SX.

All variants are powered by the 1.6-litre T-GDi Hybrid, and all-wheel drive standard on the EX+ and SX trims. Cycle & Carriage Kia launched the fourth-generation Sorento in Singapore on 17 October 2020, in three trim levels: SX Line, SX Tech Pack and GT Line Tech Pack. All variants are powered by a 2.2-litre CRDi turbocharged diesel engine. The 1.6-litre Hybrid petrol powertrain was added to the lineup in February 2022, it comes solely in the SX Tech grade.

The facelifted Sorento was launched in Singapore on 5 September 2024, in two variants: SX and SX Tech Pack, both variants are powered by the 1.6-litre T-GDi Hybrid. The fourth-generation Sorento was launched in Taiwan on 11 November 2020, with four trim levels: Classic, Luxury, Flagship and Flagship Evolution. The Classic, Luxury and Flagship trims comes standard with a 7-seater configuration, while the 6-seater configuration comes standard on the Flagship Evolution trim but optional on the Luxury and Flagship trims.

At launch, all variants were powered by the 2.2-litre CRDi turbocharged diesel engine. The Hybrid version was introduced in Taiwan on 3 May 2023 and was available with two variants. The facelifted Sorento was launched on 7 October 2024, with three trim levels: Trendy, Apex and Signature.

Source: Wikipedia — Kia Sorento — Fourth generation (MQ4; 2020), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2021 465 $21,690 77% 69,946 mi
2022 788 $25,000 89% 53,582 mi
2023 1,074 $27,999 100% 36,885 mi

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Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2021 4 21 Engine, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other
2022 6 214 Power Train, Engine, Unknown Or Other
2023 3 141 Electrical System, Engine, Unknown Or Other

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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