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Do Not Drive — Critical Safety Warning

The NHTSA has issued a "Park It" advisory for this specific vehicle configuration. There is a catastrophic safety defect that poses an immediate risk of death or severe injury. Scroll down to the Recall Intelligence section for specific remedy instructions.

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2020Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDRegular

2020 Kia Sorento FWD

EPA ID: 41602

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City MPG

Combined MPG

22MPG· Average

Highway MPG

Fuel Economy Overview

The 2020 Kia Sorento FWD achieves an EPA-estimated 22 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 19 MPG in the city and 26 MPG on the highway. Powered by a 3.3L 6-cylinder engine paired with a automatic (s8), this small sport utility vehicle 2wd features Front-Wheel Drive drive.

In terms of environmental impact, the 2020 Sorento FWD produces approximately 413 grams of CO2 per mile. This figure is measured under standardized EPA test conditions and represents tailpipe emissions only. For context, the average new vehicle sold in the United States produces approximately 400 grams of CO2 per mile, meaning this Sorento FWD has higher-than-average emissions in this regard.

The estimated annual fuel cost for this vehicle is $2,700, based on 15,000 miles of driving per year and current national average fuel prices. Compared to the average new vehicle, you would save $2,750 over a 5-year period. This calculation accounts for differences in fuel consumption efficiency and provides a practical measure of long-term ownership costs attributable to fuel economy.

Energy DNA

Vehicle ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

Fuel TypeRegular

Engine3.3L 6-cyl

AspirationNaturally Aspirated

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive

Green Scorecard

CO2 Emissions413 g/mi

Start-Stop SystemNot Equipped

GHG Score4/10

Smog RatingN/A

Est. Annual Cost$2,700

5-Year Cost DeltaSave $2,750

Personalized Commute CalculatorEPA defaults to 55% City / 45% Hwy

55% City45% Highway

Adjust the slider to match your daily driving habits. City driving involves stop-and-go traffic under 45mph, while highway driving represents sustained speeds over 55mph.

Your Real MPG

21.6

Impact vs EPA

+$42

/ year

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The Brick Effect: Highway Speed Penalty

EPA highway tests average roughly 48 mph. Driving at 75 mph increases aerodynamic drag exponentially. Because the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD has a large frontal area, expect your real-world highway fuel economy to drop by up to 25% at high speeds.

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated Monthly Cost

$561/mo

Includes estimated depreciation, fuel, insurance, and state fees over 5 years. Does not include loan interest.

Annual Mileage15,000 mi

Value Depreciation

Est. value lost over 60 months

$13,860

41.2%

Fuel & Electricity

Based on National Average rates ($3.50/gal)

$11,932

35.5%

Estimated Insurance

Based on vehicle class risk profile

$7,459

22.2%

State Registration Fees

Based on National Average DMV base rates

$400

1.2%

Total 5-Year Cost$33,651

Recall Intelligence

Campaign #22V703000·2023-07-27

⛔ PARK IT

Component: TRAILER HITCHES

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

Consequence & Remedy

(Based on 200,000 miles driven)

82.6 metric tons CO₂

Equivalent To:

🌳 102 tree seedlings grown for 10 yrs

✈️ 6.9 cross-country flights/yr

Data Provenance

Data directly from the EPA National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory. The combined rating is a weighted average (55% city, 45% highway). For official figures, visit fueleconomy.gov.