Used 2021 Kia Sorento for Sale nearVancouver, BC

Summary

• With 26 currently listed for sale near Vancouver, BC and an average price of $24,470.00 CAD, 26.9% of 2021 Kia Sorentos for sale on CarGurus are rated as good or great deals.

• Favourably reviewed: Owners rated the 2021 Kia Sorento 5 / 5 stars.

• 100.0% of 2021 Sorento models on CarGurus are accident free.

Why it stands out

The 2021 Kia Sorento stands out as a fully redesigned midsize SUV that moved in a more aggressive, sporty styling direction and grew by another five centimetres in length. That extra size helped make room for a third row that could comfortably accommodate adults, which gives the Sorento a practical edge for families who need more usable seating than many rivals in this class. It also arrived with a broader sense of polish than earlier Sorentos, including a more modern cabin layout and a stronger emphasis on safety and convenience features.

Canadian buyers could choose between a standard 191 hp 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine with an eight-speed transmission on the LX+ and LX Premium trims, or a 281 hp turbocharged upgrade on the X-Line trim and above. The base LX+ already included 17-inch alloy wheels, heated front seats, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, lane keep assist, lane follow assist, and forward collision avoidance assist, while LX Premium added features such as a heated and leather-trimmed steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, a wireless phone charger, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear parking sensors. Higher trims could be equipped with adaptive cruise control, a surround-view monitor, a head-up display, and other driver aids, and the available blind-spot view camera system added another layer of technology, even if it was described as more distracting than helpful in practice.

The 2021 Sorento’s appeal also comes from its balance of efficiency and capability across the range. The hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions arrived later, for the 2022 model year, so they are not part of this specific model year, but the 2021 gas-powered lineup still offered a useful spread of powertrains and trim content. Its main drawbacks are mostly about equipment spread rather than fundamentals: some desirable comfort and visibility features were reserved for higher trims, and the blind-spot camera system was not universally praised. Even so, the 2021 Sorento is distinctive for combining family-friendly space, strong standard safety equipment, and a more upscale, contemporary feel than many shoppers would expect at this price point.

Other model years to consider

• 2020 Kia Sorento

  • Average price: $21,505.00 CAD
  • Good/great deal percentage: 34.3%
  • User rating: 5 / 5
  • Total listings: 35

• 2024 Kia Sorento

  • Average price: $37,822.00 CAD
  • Good/great deal percentage: 34.2%
  • Total listings: 38

• 2018 Kia Sorento

  • Average price: $14,098.00 CAD
  • Good/great deal percentage: 39.4%
  • User rating: 4.6 / 5
  • Total listings: 33

This analysis is based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 2, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.