Kia has launched the Sorento SUV in India with prices starting from Rs 27.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Manufactured at Kia’s Anantapur facility in Andhra Pradesh, the 3-row SUV is the facelifted fourth-generation (MQ4) Sorento, which debuted internationally in 2023. Kia is offering the Sorento in six major trims: HTE, HTE(O), HTK, HTK(A), HTX and HTX(A), with the option of either a 1.6-litre strong-hybrid turbo-petrol engine or a 2.2-litre diesel engine. The higher-spec HTX and HTX(A) are offered with an all-wheel-drive (AWD) setup with both powertrain options.
- 1.6L strong-hybrid turbo-petrol: 180hp, 265Nm engine + 65hp, 264Nm e-motor
- The 2.2L diesel produces 193hp, 442Nm
- Offered with a choice between 6 and 7 seats
2026 Kia Sorento prices
Introductory ex-showroom prices range from Rs 27.99 lakh to Rs 40.19 lakh
The HTK(A), HTX, and HTX(A) trims are offered with an optional 'Black Line' styling pack, with blacked-out design elements, at an additional cost of Rs 20,000. The (A) trims offer ADAS features, while the (O) trim gets a ‘Convenience Pack’.
2026 Kia Sorento powertrain details
Offered with a turbo-petrol strong hybrid and a diesel engine, both with AWD options
The 2026 Kia Sorento is offered with two engine options. In the 1.6-litre strong-hybrid turbo-petrol powertrain, the engine produces 180hp and 265Nm and an electric motor produces an additional 65hp and 264Nm. It is mated with a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission (AT) that sends power to either the front wheels (FWD) or all four wheels (AWD). It is India’s only strong-hybrid offering to utilise a turbo-petrol engine, as the others use a naturally aspirated petrol engine.
It also gets a 2.2-litre diesel engine that produces 193hp and 442Nm and is mated with an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT). Like the strong hybrid version, the diesel is also offered with FWD or AWD setup.
It gets four drive modes: Normal, Eco, Sport and Smart, and three terrain modes: Snow, Sand and Mud.
2026 Kia Sorento exterior design
Gets a tiger-nose grille and vertically stacked LED headlights
The Sorento features Kia’s signature Tiger-nose grille with a honeycomb mesh pattern for the air inlets and a chrome surround. It gets vertically stacked LED headlights with distinct Y-shaped LED DRLs. The bumper features wide air inlets at the centre, dual LED fog lamps on each side and a faux silver skid plate.
Offers dual-tone alloy wheels and black cladding on the lower edges
The profile highlights the Sorento's upright stance. It gets 19-inch dual-tone alloy wheels and has thin black wheel arch cladding that runs along the lower edge of the body. It gets roof rails, a satin trim on the front fenders, and chrome window surrounds.
Features L-shaped wraparound LED taillights and dual exhaust tips
At the rear, the Kia Sorento features wraparound taillights and a clean tailgate design with the Kia wordmark in the centre. It gets a rear wiper and washer and a roof-mounted spoiler as well. The rear bumper sports dual exhaust tips and a faux silver skid plate.
Here are the dimensions of the India-spec Kia Sorento:
2026 Kia Sorento interior and features
Gets dual 12.3-inch screens with customisable themes from Marvel, Disney and Pixar
Inside, the 2026 Kia Sorento is offered with two dual-tone cabin themes: grey-and-black or brown-and-black. The dashboard features dual 12.3-inch displays (one for the instrumentation and another for infotainment), the same as the Seltos and Syros, but it misses out on the 5-inch climate control touchscreen in the centre. The infotainment and instrument cluster UI can be personalised with nine themes from Marvel, Pixar, and Disney for a more personalised experience, a first for any Kia car in India.
The climate controls are located in a separate touch-enabled panel beneath the infotainment system, which also has scrollers and a button to switch the controls from climate to infotainment. It also gets a 4-spoke steering wheel with physical controls and scrollers and an offset Kia logo. The centre console features a rotary drive selector dial with a premium knurled finish, a wireless phone charger, cupholders, a push-button start/stop and other buttons. It extends to the centre armrest, which has storage space underneath it.
Only car in the segment to offer a choice between 6 and 7 seats
The Sorento is the only SUV in its segment to offer a choice between 6 and 7 seats. The 6-seater version offers captain chairs in the middle row, replaced by a bench seat in the 7-seater version. All seats have tan leatherette upholstery. The front seats are ventilated, have 10-way power adjustability, and offer adjustable lumbar support. The co-driver seat has a boss mode to extend the middle-row space. The middle-row seats can be electronically folded, and the 6-seater version further offers middle-row seat ventilation.
Other features include a 12-speaker Bose sound system, a panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control, a head-up display (HUD), and a powered tailgate. It also uses real-time generative AI, which is a first for any Sorento available globally. Safety features include 10 airbags, a digital inside rearview mirror (IRVM), a 360-degree camera, auto parking assistance, front and rear dashcams, a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and Level 2+ advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
The Kia Sorento rivals the Jeep Meridian, Skoda Kodiaq and the Volkswagen Tayron in India.
All prices are introductory ex-showroom, India.
Viraaj Bhatnagar
Glenn Noronha
Dhruv Dhaka
