Dropping off kids at school shouldn't come with the stress of squeezing into impossibly tight parking spots while other parents wait impatiently behind you. The 2025 Kia Sorento addresses this everyday challenge with parking assistance technology designed to make those rushed morning drop-offs and busy afternoon pick-ups more manageable for parents across Ontario.
Between oversized SUVs, awkwardly positioned concrete barriers, and the constant flow of other vehicles, school parking lots present unique challenges that many family vehicles aren't equipped to handle. The Sorento's available Remote Smart Parking Assist and Surround View Monitor offer practical solutions for these specific situations, helping drivers manoeuvre confidently even when spaces feel too small or visibility is limited.
At a Glance: 2025 Sorento Parking Features
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Feature
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Function
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Best For
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Remote Smart Parking Assist
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Parks the vehicle while you stand outside
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Extremely tight spots where opening doors is difficult
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Surround View Monitor
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360-degree bird's-eye view of your surroundings
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Navigating around other vehicles and obstacles
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Parking Distance Warning
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Audio alerts about nearby objects front and rear
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Avoiding contact with cars parked close on either side
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Parking Collision Avoidance Assist
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Automatic braking to prevent low-speed impacts
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Added protection during busy parking situations
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Remote Smart Parking Assist: Your Solution for Impossible Spots
The Remote Smart Parking Assist feature allows you to park the Sorento while standing outside the vehicle. Using the smart key, you can guide the SUV into parking spaces that would be difficult or impossible to manage while seated inside.
This technology proves particularly valuable in school parking lots where spaces are often narrower than standard parking spots. Parents can exit the vehicle, position themselves where they can see clearly, and then use the remote function to precisely position the Sorento without worrying about opening doors into adjacent vehicles.
The system works for both parallel and perpendicular parking situations, giving you flexibility depending on how the school lot is configured. It operates at low speeds with safety sensors continuously monitoring for obstacles.
Surround View Monitor: Complete Awareness
The available Surround View Monitor creates a 360-degree bird's-eye view of your Sorento and its immediate surroundings. This feature combines input from multiple cameras to create a single overhead view displayed on your infotainment screen.
During school pick-up and drop-off times, this perspective helps you see:
- Children and adults walking between parked vehicles
- Shopping carts or sports equipment that might be difficult to spot
- The exact distance between your vehicle and cars parked on either side
- Concrete barriers, poles, or other fixed obstacles around the parking space
The system provides a clear view of areas that would typically be blind spots, particularly useful when backing out of spaces while other parents are loading or unloading nearby.
Additional Parking Support Features
The Sorento includes several other features that work together to make parking easier:
Parking Distance Warning: Audio alerts notify you when objects are detected in front of or behind your vehicle. The warnings become more frequent as you get closer to obstacles.
Parking Collision Avoidance Assist: This feature can automatically apply the brakes if it detects an imminent collision during low-speed parking manoeuvres.
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning: When backing out of a parking space, this system alerts you to vehicles approaching from either side.
Trim Availability and Configuration
These parking assistance features are available across multiple 2025 Sorento trim levels:
- Remote Smart Parking Assist: Available on EX Premium and SX trims
- Surround View Monitor: Available on EX Premium and SX trims
- Parking Distance Warning: Standard on EX Premium and SX trims
- Parking Collision Avoidance Assist: Available on EX Premium and SX trims
The Sorento lineup includes both Hybrid (HEV) and Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) powertrains, with parking assistance features available across both options.
Which Configuration Makes Sense for You?
For parents who frequently deal with challenging parking situations, the EX Premium or SX trims provide the complete suite of parking assistance technology. These trims include both the Remote Smart Parking Assist and Surround View Monitor, along with the supporting warning and collision avoidance systems.
If your daily routine involves multiple school runs, sports practices, or shopping centre visits where parking can be stressful, investing in these available features may provide significant peace of mind and practical benefit.
The EX trim offers some parking assistance but doesn't include the Remote Smart Parking Assist or Surround View Monitor that prove most helpful in tight school parking scenarios.
Experience the 2025 Sorento at North York Kia
Understanding how these parking assistance features work in real-world situations requires seeing them in action. Book your test drive today at our Toronto dealership to experience how the 2025 Sorento's technology can make your daily driving routine less stressful and more confident.
To learn more about the 2025 Kia Sorento, visit Kia.ca
