Used 2017 Kia Sorento for SaleNationwide

Summary

• With 259 currently listed for sale and an average price of $12,944 CAD, 34.4% of 2017 Kia Sorentos for sale on CarGurus are rated as good or great deals.

• Favourably reviewed: Owners rated the 2017 Kia Sorento 4.6 / 5 stars.

• 100.0% of 2017 Sorento models on CarGurus are accident free.

Why it stands out

The 2017 Kia Sorento stands out as a well-rounded midsize SUV that had already grown up considerably by this point in its life cycle. It offered a more refined cabin than earlier versions, with improved materials and more passenger space, while the third row was more accommodating than before, though still best left to kids. Kia also added useful safety and convenience equipment over time, including standard rear parking sensors and available forward collision and lane-departure warnings, plus Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. Heated front seats were standard in Canada, which was an unusual offering at the time.

For buyers who wanted flexibility, the 2017 Sorento’s powertrain range was a major part of its appeal. The base 2.4-litre four-cylinder made 185 hp, while a 240 hp turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder was available, and the 290 hp 3.3-litre V6 returned for three-row models. Fuel economy varied by engine, with the base four-cylinder estimated at between 9.6 and 10.5 L/100 km combined, the turbo at between 10.3 and 11.0 L/100 km combined, and the V6 at between 11.1 and 12.2 L/100 km combined. That said, the base engine was described as too weak for the larger Sorento, so shoppers looking for stronger performance would likely find the V6 or turbocharged engine more satisfying.

What makes this Sorento especially distinctive is how much it balanced family practicality with a more polished feel than its predecessors. It was larger, better equipped, and safer than earlier generations, yet it remained a relatively affordable used SUV. The main drawbacks were that the third row was not especially spacious and the base engine could feel underpowered, but for buyers who value comfort, features, and available V6 power, the 2017 Kia Sorento has a lot going for it.

Other model years to consider

• 2020 Kia Sorento

  • Average price: $18,507 CAD
  • Good/great deal percentage: 29.7%
  • User rating: 5 / 5
  • Total listings: 381

• 2019 Kia Sorento

  • Average price: $15,962 CAD
  • Good/great deal percentage: 30.8%
  • User rating: 4.62 / 5
  • Total listings: 370

• 2018 Kia Sorento

  • Average price: $14,435 CAD
  • Good/great deal percentage: 32.1%
  • User rating: 4.6 / 5
  • Total listings: 330

This analysis is based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 7, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.