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Kia Sorento Ground Clearance
On the gas Sorento, the drive system decides how much room is underneath. This guide uses the 2027 Sorento and Sorento Hybrid and the 2026 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid specifications on kia.com, read November 3, 2026, for ground clearance by trim, approach and departure angles, size, wheels and tires. Other model years can differ.
6.9 in.2027 Sorento with FWD
8.2 in.2027 Sorento with AWD
6.9 in.Sorento Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid
18.4°X-Line and X-Pro approach angle
What is the Kia Sorento ground clearance?
Kia lists 6.9 inches of ground clearance for the 2027 Sorento with front-wheel drive and 8.2 inches with all-wheel drive. The 2027 Sorento Hybrid and the 2026 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid are listed at 6.9 inches on every trim.
2027 Sorento ground clearance by trim
| 2027 Sorento trim | Engine | Ground clearance, FWD | Ground clearance, AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX | 2.5L 4-cylinder, 186 hp | 6.9 in. | Not available |
| S | 2.5L 4-cylinder, 186 hp | 6.9 in. | 8.2 in. |
| EX | 2.5L turbo 4-cylinder, 274 hp | 6.9 in. | 8.2 in. |
| SX | 2.5L turbo 4-cylinder, 274 hp | 6.9 in. | Not available |
| X-Line EX AWD | 2.5L turbo 4-cylinder, 274 hp | Not available | 8.2 in. |
| X-Line SX AWD | 2.5L turbo 4-cylinder, 274 hp | Not available | 8.2 in. |
| X-Line SX Prestige AWD | 2.5L turbo 4-cylinder, 274 hp | Not available | 8.2 in. |
| X-Pro SX Prestige AWD | 2.5L turbo 4-cylinder, 274 hp | Not available | 8.2 in. |
From the Ground Clearance: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD), Ground Clearance: All-Wheel Drive (AWD), Engine Type and Horsepower rows of the 2027 Sorento specifications on kia.com, read November 3, 2026, with all eight trims shown.
Choosing all-wheel drive adds 1.3 inches of clearance on the S and EX. You can also see the Sorento at Michigan City Kia.
Sorento Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid ground clearance
| Model and trim | Drive | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Sorento Hybrid EX | FWD or AWD | 6.9 in. |
| 2027 Sorento Hybrid X-Line EX AWD | AWD | 6.9 in. |
| 2027 Sorento Hybrid X-Line SX Prestige AWD | AWD | 6.9 in. |
| 2026 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid EX AWD | AWD | 6.9 in. |
| 2026 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid X-Line SX Prestige AWD | AWD | 6.9 in. |
From the Ground Clearance and Drivetrain rows of the 2027 Sorento Hybrid specifications (all three trims) and the Ground Clearance row of the 2026 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid specifications (both trims) on kia.com, read November 3, 2026.
Kia rates the 2027 Sorento Hybrid, a 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder with a full parallel hybrid system, at 232 combined horsepower. See the Sorento Hybrid at Michigan City Kia.
Sorento approach and departure angles
| 2027 model | Approach angle | Departure angle |
|---|---|---|
| Sorento LX, S, EX, SX | 16.8° | 21.2° |
| Sorento X-Line and X-Pro trims | 18.4° | 22.3° |
| Sorento Hybrid, all trims | 16.8° | 21.2° |
From the Approach Angle and Departure Angle rows of the 2027 Sorento and Sorento Hybrid specifications on kia.com, read November 3, 2026.
Sorento exterior size
| 2027 Sorento | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Length | 189.6 in. (LX, S, EX, SX); 189.8 in. (X-Line and X-Pro trims) |
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in. |
| Width | 74.8 in. |
| Height, FWD | 66.9 in. |
| Height, AWD | 67.7 in. (S, EX); 70.3 in. (X-Line and X-Pro trims) |
From the Length, Wheelbase, Width and Height rows of the 2027 Sorento specifications on kia.com, read November 3, 2026. Kia lists the 2027 Sorento Hybrid at 189.6 inches long and 66.9 inches tall, with the same width and wheelbase.
Sorento wheels and tires
| 2027 Sorento trim | Alloy wheels | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| LX | 17-inch | 235/65R17 |
| S | 18-inch, gloss black and machined finish | 235/60R18 |
| EX, SX | 20-inch, gloss black and machined finish | 255/45R20 |
| X-Line EX, X-Line SX, X-Line SX Prestige | 20-inch X-Line, gloss black finish | 255/45R20 |
| X-Pro SX Prestige | 17-inch X-Pro, matte black finish | 235/65R17 all-terrain |
| Sorento Hybrid, all trims | 19-inch | 235/55R19 |
From the alloy wheel and Tire Size rows of the 2027 Sorento and Sorento Hybrid specifications on kia.com, read November 3, 2026. The Sorento Hybrid wheel finish varies by trim.
For trailer ratings, see our Sorento towing guide, and for the service intervals, the Sorento maintenance schedule.
Michigan City Kia service hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Saturday | 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. |
From the service department hours in Michigan City Kia's website structured data, November 3, 2026. No Sunday service hours are listed. Holiday hours can differ.
Kia Sorento ground clearance questions
What is the ground clearance of a Kia Sorento?
Kia lists ground clearance for the 2027 Sorento at 6.9 inches with front-wheel drive and 8.2 inches with all-wheel drive, on every trim that offers each. The 2027 Sorento Hybrid and the 2026 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid are listed at 6.9 inches.
Does AWD give the Sorento more ground clearance?
Yes, on the gas Sorento. Kia lists 8.2 inches for every 2027 Sorento with all-wheel drive, 1.3 inches more than the 6.9 inches listed with front-wheel drive. On the 2027 Sorento Hybrid, Kia lists 6.9 inches whether it has front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
Which Sorento trims have AWD?
For the 2027 Sorento, Kia lists Torque Vectoring All-Wheel Drive with Center-Locking Differential as standard on the X-Line EX, X-Line SX, X-Line SX Prestige and X-Pro SX Prestige, and available on the S and EX. The LX and SX are front-wheel drive.
Do the X-Line and X-Pro Sorento sit higher?
They have the same 8.2-inch ground clearance as other all-wheel-drive 2027 Sorento models, but Kia lists larger approach and departure angles for them (18.4 and 22.3 degrees, compared with 16.8 and 21.2 degrees on the LX, S, EX and SX) and a taller overall height of 70.3 inches, compared with 67.7 inches for the S and EX with all-wheel drive.
How big is the Sorento?
Kia lists the 2027 Sorento at 189.6 inches long (189.8 inches for the X-Line and X-Pro trims), 74.8 inches wide and on a 110.8-inch wheelbase. Height is 66.9 inches with front-wheel drive, 67.7 inches for the S and EX with all-wheel drive, and 70.3 inches for the X-Line and X-Pro trims.
Questions about a Sorento?
Visit Michigan City Kia at 710 E. US Hwy 20 in Michigan City, IN. Our sales team can help you compare front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive Sorento models, and our service team can help keep your Sorento maintained.
Sources
Ground clearance, engines, drive, angles, dimensions, wheels and tires are from the 2027 Sorento and Sorento Hybrid and 2026 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid specifications on kia.com, read November 3, 2026. Other model years can differ. Address and hours are from Michigan City Kia's own website. Image: Kia America.
- 2027 Sorento specifications, all eight trims (LX, S, EX, SX, X-Line EX AWD, X-Line SX AWD, X-Line SX Prestige AWD, X-Pro SX Prestige AWD): ground clearance FWD/AWD, engine, horsepower, layout, all-wheel drive, approach and departure angles, exterior dimensions, wheels and tires, Kia America, read November 3, 2026
- 2027 Sorento Hybrid specifications, all three trims (EX, X-Line EX AWD, X-Line SX Prestige AWD): ground clearance, drivetrain, combined horsepower, angles, dimensions, wheels and tires, Kia America, read November 3, 2026
- 2026 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid specifications, both trims (EX AWD, X-Line SX Prestige AWD): ground clearance, Kia America, read November 3, 2026
- 2027 Sorento model page: hero image, Kia America, read November 3, 2026
- Address, map coordinates, logo and service department hours (structured data), Michigan City Kia, November 3, 2026
- Schedule service page, Michigan City Kia, November 3, 2026
- Kia service center at Michigan City Kia, Michigan City Kia, November 3, 2026
