Does the 2025 Kia Sorento benefit from a wheelbase extension to improve interior space compared to the previous generation?
The 2025 Kia Sorento maintains the external dimensions of the 2024 model (length 4,810 mm, wheelbase 2,815 mm) without stretching. However, Kia optimized the interior layout with rear legroom increased by 35 mm through seat repositioning and reduced door panel thickness. Interior space remains among the most generous in the mid-size SUV segment: 520-liter cargo area in five-seat configuration, expandable to 1,565 liters with rear seats folded. The optional third row (added starting at EX trim on the 2025) offers an additional 400 liters of cargo space once the two jump seats are folded. This seven-seat configuration is particularly popular among Canadian families in the Greater Toronto Area and suburban Vancouver where school runs and group activities are frequent. Compared to the Toyota Highlander (reference standard for seven-seat SUVs), the Sorento offers similar length with superior parking maneuverability in urban environments.