The fourth-generation Kia Sorento (MQ4) officially debuted in March 2020 as the first mid-size SUV built on Hyundai-Kia's N3 platform. Wheelbase lengthened to 2,815 mm and overall body length reached 4,810 mm. Exterior styling embraced sharp geometric creases, vertical dual tail lamps, and an integrated Tiger Nose grille. The interior debuted a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, a 10.25-inch infotainment display, and a rotary Shift-by-Wire gear selector. This generation of the Sorento (MQ4) was in production since 2020 and offered in внедорожник body styles. Built on an engineered platform, it features strong structural rigidity, refined aerodynamics, and advanced occupant safety engineering.

Engines range from a 2.5-liter Smartstream petrol (191 hp) and 2.5L T-GDI turbo (281 hp) to a 2.2-liter Smartstream diesel (202 hp) paired with an 8-speed wet DCT, alongside Turbo Hybrid (HEV, 230 hp) and Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV, 265 hp) setups. A major 2023 facelift brought Opposites United vertical lighting, a redesigned dashboard with a curved display, and fingerprint authentication. The powertrain lineup features modern engines optimized for thermal efficiency, balancing responsive acceleration with economical fuel consumption. Power is delivered through reliable manual or automatic transmissions.