2021 Kia Sorento Owner’s Manual

The Sorento is a 7 seat, 3 row SUV from Kia that began production in the early 2000s.

Stealing sales away from minivan models and competing SUVs the Sorento is an affordable yet high-quality car ideal for the large family.

It's a midsize crossover SUV though was previously categorized as a normal midsize SUV until 2009 when the size was slightly larger.

Modern examples are smaller and lighter and push the limit of fuel economy bringing running costs right down.

The 2021 year model of the Kia Sorento benefits from a recent upgrade in 2020 as the car entered its fourth generation of design.

It is built on the Hyundai-Kia N platform that is also shared by the Hyundai Tucson and Kia Optima (K5).

Alongside an update to the exterior styling, the transmissions were replaced with only two, an 8-speed automatic or 8-speed dual-clutch manual.

This exterior styling has been inspired by the recently facelifted 2021 Forte range from the same South Korean automaker.

Engine choices have also been revised and downwards to more economical orientations including a new hybrid option to capture lost potential energy during braking.

A 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline has also been added to the list of engines to help the car sell in China where the import duty punishes higher displacement cars.

Looking at the 2021 Kia Sorento owner's manual on this page you will find a quick introduction followed by a "Your Vehicle At A Glance" section.

Using that visual aid you can find the name of the part of the SUV that is troubling you and browse to a page number to learn about it.

You can also use the standard table of content at the start of the PDF manual to find the page that can help you with your Kia.

Towards the other end of the Sorento manual, you will find maintenance information such as the pressure you need to inflate your tires too.

Inside this operator's manual is also in-depth guidance on how to operate the infotainment system that encompasses much of the controls of the car.