2024 Kia Sorento Kingston: A Pre-Owned Three-Row SUV Buyer's Guide to Trade-Ins and Financing
Updated: Sep 24
A lot of Kingston families hit the same wall around the start of hockey season: the vehicle still runs fine, but it has run out of seats.
That is often when a pre-owned 2024 Kia Sorento comes up, a midsize SUV with a third row, sold in gas, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid versions.
At Jim Thompson Chrysler on Gardiners Road, we are a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram dealership, and we also sell pre-owned vehicles of other makes, Kia included. Stock changes week to week, so this guide does not promise a Sorento on the lot; it helps you decide whether one is right for your family and how to buy it well.
It covers the three versions, the third row, what to check on a used one, the Jeep we would park beside it, and how trade-ins and financing work here, O.A.C.
Key Takeaways
A pre-owned 2024 Kia Sorento is a midsize SUV with a third row, and used ones come in gas, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid versions, so confirm which one you are looking at first.
Most families treat the third row as a row for kids and short trips, so bring the car seats and try it before you decide.
On any used Sorento, check the history report, open recalls, service records, and the drivetrain, and read the dealer's written disclosures before you sign.
If you want a Jeep instead, the Grand Cherokee L is the three-row alternative we sell, and financing is available on new and pre-owned vehicles, O.A.C.
You can trade in a vehicle you still owe money on: we request the payout, appraise the vehicle in writing, and put both on one page.
Is a Pre-Owned 2024 Kia Sorento in Kingston the Right Three-Row SUV for Your Family?
For a family that needs a third row some of the time, a pre-owned 2024 Kia Sorento is worth a serious look.
It is a midsize SUV rather than a big one, so it is easy to park at Cataraqui Centre and still takes a hockey bag, a stroller, or a weekend of cottage gear with the third row folded.
The trade-offs are room in that third row and the choice of powertrain, and both are worth settling before you look at a single listing.
If Kia Sorento 2024 Kingston is what you typed into the search bar, start with the version, because the gas, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid models suit very different weeks.
Gas, Hybrid, or Plug-In Hybrid: Which 2024 Kia Sorento Fits Your Week?
Choose by how you drive: mostly highway, mostly town, or mostly short trips you could cover on a charge.
All three versions of the 2024 Sorento turn up on used lots, and from the curb they can look nearly identical, so read the badge and the vehicle details before you compare.
Gas
The gas Sorento is the simple choice: no plug, no hybrid battery, and maintenance any family already understands.
It suits a driver who spends most of the week on Highway 401 toward Belleville or Brockville, where a hybrid's advantage narrows. Engines differed by trim, so confirm which one the vehicle carries.
Hybrid
The hybrid pairs a gas engine with an electric motor and charges itself, so you fuel it exactly as you do now.
Kia Canada's 2024 Sorento Hybrid brochure rates the all-wheel-drive 1.6L turbo hybrid, in LX and EX trims, at 6.5 L/100 km city and 7.1 L/100 km highway.
It earns its keep in stop-and-go driving: Princess Street at rush hour, the school pickup line, and errands across the city.
Plug-In Hybrid
The plug-in hybrid can run short distances on electricity alone before the gas engine takes over, which suits a household that can plug in overnight.
Kia Canada's 2024 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid brochure lists an all-electric range of up to 51 km for the all-wheel-drive EX, EX+, and SX trims, based on EPA estimates.
Kia Canada rates that same plug-in hybrid at 3.0 Le/100 km combined on gasoline and electricity, and 6.9 L/100 km combined on gasoline alone.
Cold weather shortens the electric range of any plug-in, so a January morning in Kingston will not match a September afternoon, and the gas engine covers the gap.
Ask for the charging cable that came with the vehicle, and confirm it is in the cargo area before you sign.
Whichever version fits your week, check our Kia Sorento listings before you visit, since they change week to week.
Is the Third Row in a 2024 Kia Sorento Big Enough for Adults?
For a short run across town, adults can manage it; for regular use, most families find the third row fits children and younger teens best.
Think of it as the row that lets you say yes to two extra players after practice, not the row for a long drive down the 401 to Toronto.
Kia Canada's 2024 brochures list six-passenger seating with second-row captain's chairs as standard on the Sorento Hybrid (LX and EX) and the Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (EX, EX+, and SX).
On a gas Sorento, count the seat belts on the vehicle itself rather than assuming the layout.
Kia Canada's 2024 Sorento Hybrid brochure also lists child-seat lower anchors and top tethers in the second and third rows, so find them before you commit.
With the third row folded, the Sorento becomes a two-row SUV with a big cargo floor, which is how many families use it most days.
Bring the car seats and the tallest kid, and run the whole routine in our lot: buckle in, fold the seats, climb back, and load the cargo area.
What Should You Check Before Buying a Used 2024 Kia Sorento in Kingston?
Check the history, the recalls, the records, and the exact version, in that order.
Here is the list we suggest for any used Sorento:
The vehicle history report, for past accidents, registration history, and any use as a rental.
Open recalls, which you can look up by VIN in Transport Canada's recall database or with Kia.
Service records, including oil changes and, on a hybrid or plug-in hybrid, any inspections of the hybrid system.
The drivetrain, since used Sorentos come with all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive, which matters on a back road north of the 401 in winter.
The tires, and whether a set of winter tires comes with the vehicle.
Any remaining manufacturer coverage, which Kia can confirm for that VIN.
The styling and equipment of the exact vehicle, because Kia updated the Sorento around this model year and the timing varied by version and by market.
In Ontario, a registered dealer has to disclose certain facts about a used vehicle's history in writing, so read that part of the bill of sale before you sign.
We go through the history report and the paperwork with you, and a test drive on the 401 and a few city streets tells you the rest.
Should You Also Look at the Jeep Grand Cherokee L?
If the third row gets used every week, yes: the Grand Cherokee L is the three-row Grand Cherokee, and it is the vehicle we would park beside a Sorento.
Jeep Canada lists the 2025 Grand Cherokee L, the closest model year to the 2024 Sorento that it still publishes, with three rows of seating for up to seven people.
It is the larger of the two, and Jeep Canada lists several 4x4 systems for the 2025 Grand Cherokee, which appeals to families who head up a cottage road north of the city in November.
For plug-in shoppers, Jeep has offered the Grand Cherokee 4xe, a plug-in hybrid version of the two-row Grand Cherokee, so it trades the third row for electric driving.
None of this is a knock on the Sorento; it is a question of fit, and the answer depends on how many seats you fill and what you tow.
Browse our new vehicle inventory to see which Jeeps are in stock today. If you choose the Grand Cherokee L, our factory-trained service team and Mopar parts look after it under the same roof.
Can I Trade In My Current Vehicle Toward a 2024 Kia Sorento in Kingston?
Yes, and it works the same whether your vehicle is paid off or you still owe money on it.
We appraise the vehicle and put the value in writing, based on its condition, kilometers, history, and what the same vehicle sells for in Eastern Ontario right now.
See what your current vehicle is worth online first, so you arrive with a starting point.
If there is a loan, with your permission we request the exact payout from your lender and show it beside the appraisal on one page.
When the payout is higher than the appraisal, the difference can sometimes be carried within the new financing, O.A.C., or covered with money down.
Sometimes the better answer is to wait a few months, and we will say so.
We also buy vehicles outright, so you can get an appraisal even if you decide not to buy.
Financing a Pre-Owned 2024 Kia Sorento in Kingston
Financing is available on pre-owned vehicles at Jim Thompson Chrysler, a used Kia Sorento included, O.A.C.
Approval depends on your application, income, credit, the vehicle, and lender requirements, so we do not promise an outcome before we have seen the file.
Our finance office works with a range of lenders, O.A.C., and explains each option in plain language.
Lenders look at a used vehicle's age and kilometers as part of the application, so ask us how that applies to the Sorento you pick.
Pre-approval is available, O.A.C., and it does not commit you to a vehicle. A joint application with a spouse or partner is common and treated as normal.
Start with our quick online credit application and your file will be moving before you visit, O.A.C.
Why Buy a Pre-Owned SUV at Jim Thompson Chrysler Kingston?
Because we are a local Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram dealership on Gardiners Road, and our job is helping your family find the right vehicle at the pace you set.
What we do:
Put the appraisal, any payout, and the finance options on one page, in plain language.
Go through the history report and the paperwork on the vehicle with you before you sign.
Take trades of any make, paid off or not.
Line up a Sorento and a Grand Cherokee L for a side-by-side sit when both are in stock.
Offer financing on pre-owned vehicles, O.A.C., starting with a quick online application.
If the Sorento turns out to be more SUV than you need, our other pre-owned Kia models and our full pre-owned inventory show what is on the lot today, since stock changes daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 2024 Kia Sorento third row big enough for adults?
For short trips across town, adults can manage the third row of a 2024 Kia Sorento, but most families find it fits children and younger teens best.
Kia Canada lists six-passenger seating with second-row captain's chairs as standard on the 2024 Sorento Hybrid (LX, EX) and Plug-in Hybrid (EX, EX+, SX).
Does Jim Thompson Chrysler sell new Kia vehicles?
No. Jim Thompson Chrysler is a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram dealership in Kingston that also sells pre-owned vehicles of other makes, including Kia, as they come in.
Stock changes, so check our pre-owned inventory online or call the sales line to ask what is on the lot.
What is the closest Jeep to a 2024 Kia Sorento?
The Jeep Grand Cherokee L is the closest match for a family that needs a third row, and Jeep Canada lists the 2025 model with three rows of seating for up to seven people.
We can line up both vehicles for a side-by-side sit when both are in stock.
Can I trade in a vehicle I still owe money on toward a used Sorento?
Yes. With your permission we request the payout from your lender, appraise your vehicle in writing, and show both on one page so you can see whether there is a gap.
A gap can sometimes be carried within the new financing, O.A.C., or covered with money down.
Is a used 2024 Kia Sorento a good choice for winter in Kingston?
It can be, if it has the right equipment: check whether the vehicle has all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive, and plan on a set of winter tires for the season.
On a plug-in hybrid, expect less electric range in cold weather, with the gas engine covering the difference.
Find Your 2024 Kia Sorento in Kingston
Settle the version and the seats first, and the rest of the decision gets simpler.
See what your current vehicle is worth, then send our quick online credit application so financing is moving before you arrive, O.A.C.
Then bring the family and the car seats to Gardiners Road, just off Highway 401, whether you are coming from downtown, Amherstview, Gananoque, Napanee, or off the Wolfe Island ferry.
Call the sales line before you come, since stock changes, and we will tell you what is on the lot.
The 2024 Kia Sorento Kingston families feel best about is the one they sat in, row by row, before signing.
Visit us at 805 Gardiners Road, Kingston, ON K7M 7E6
Browse inventory online, value your trade, get pre-approved on approved credit, book service, or contact our team.
Sales: (877)-251-9249 Parts: (888)-711-5309 Service: (888)-713-0742
About the Author:
Kerry Irven is the Vice President of New and Used Automotive Operations for Heighton Automotive Group, a family-owned and operated automotive group serving communities across Eastern Ontario. Kerry began his automotive career in new-car sales, building his experience on the showroom floor and working his way through multi-store dealership operations.
With over 25 years in the automotive industry, Kerry has helped grow automotive businesses from one location with 40 to 50 vehicles in stock to more than 500 vehicles across 10 rooftops. His hands-on background in both new and used-vehicle operations gives him a practical understanding of what customers look for when shopping for their next vehicle.
Throughout his career, Kerry has always been actively involved in staff coaching and in understanding customer wants and needs, helping ensure the businesses he works with continue to adapt to what customers are truly looking for.
One of the most exciting chapters of his career has been the shift into modern automotive marketing, embracing new technology, transparent pricing, customer-first inventory strategies, and new ways to create a better vehicle-shopping experience.
Kerry has completed extensive automotive training, including certification through the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council, involvement with the Used Car Dealers Association of Ontario, Canadian automotive dealer training, and multiple customer service courses.
Born and raised on a farm, Kerry has always valued family, hard work, and a practical, down-to-earth approach. Joining Heighton Automotive Group and working alongside Thomas Heighton and family, along with managing partners Kyle Lothian and Martin Gougeon, has allowed him to bring those same values into the car business. It has also allowed Kerry to continue following a simple philosophy: treat every customer exactly the way he would want to be treated.
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