2021 Kia Sorento transmission: CVT or automatic?
No. The 2021 Kia Sorento uses a 6-speed automated manual (dual-clutch), an 8-speed automated manual (dual-clutch) and an 8-speed automatic - none of its EPA-listed configurations has a CVT.
Key takeaways
- 5 EPA-certified configurations listed for the 2021 Kia Sorento.
- No CVT here - use the automatic or manual transmission fluid your owner's manual specifies.
- The transmission can differ by engine and drive layout, so match your row by engine size.
| Engine | Transmission | EPA code | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo hybrid | 6-speed automated manual (dual-clutch) | Automatic (AM-S6) | FWD |
| 2.5L 4-cylinder turbo | 8-speed automated manual (dual-clutch) | Automatic (AM-S8) | AWD |
| 2.5L 4-cylinder turbo | 8-speed automated manual (dual-clutch) | Automatic (AM-S8) | FWD |
| 2.5L 4-cylinder | 8-speed automatic | Automatic (S8) | AWD |
| 2.5L 4-cylinder | 8-speed automatic | Automatic (S8) | FWD |
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov). Each row is one certified configuration; a trim or option not sold in a configuration is not listed.
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