Last Updated on: 20 Apr 2026

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Kia Sorento

Name: Kia Sorento
Brand: Kia

Kia Sorento Launch Date

2027

Kia Sorento Estimated Price

₹ 30.00 - ₹ 35.00 Lakhs

The Kia Sorento is the car maker's three-row SUV offering for global markets. Kia will either localise the Sorento or introduce a new SUV based on its platform for the Indian market.

The Sorento is expected to compete with the likes of the Jeep Meridian, Skoda Kodiaq and the Toyota Fortuner. It is expected to arrive in India this year by H2 2026 with an estimated price of around Rs 30-35 lakh (ex-showroom).

The SUV was spied testing in India, revealing fresh details about how its exterior could look like.

Key Highlights of the Kia Sorento

Expected to arrive by H2 2026 and priced likely from Rs 35 lakh
A test mule of the Sorento spotted last year revealed light setups and 19-inch alloy wheels
Interior spy shots of the Sorento reveal its centre console consisting of a rotary gear knob and buttons for the electronic parking brake and other functions.
Will either be a localised Sorento or an SUV built on the Sorento's platform
Gets three rows of seats with power-folding for the second and third rows
Could likely get Seltos-derived engines and is expected to debut a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol hybrid engine.
Global-spec model features LED headlights and tail-lights, dual 12.3-inch screens and level 2 ADAS. Other possible features include a panoramic sunroof, a privacy glass function for the rear windows and tailgate, powered and ventilated front seats, a 360-degree camera and a head-up display.

Kia Sorento Latest Updates

November 2025: Kia Sorento SUV spied in India for the first time.
January 2023: Kia Sorento 7-seater SUV to be showcased at Auto Expo 2023.

Kia Sorento Features and specifications

Body Style	SUV
Our Rating	Yet to be Reviewed
Mileage	To be announced
Transmission	Manual
Engine	1497 cc
Fuel Type	Petrol

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Kia Sorento news

11 Apr 2026

Kia confirms Sorento Hybrid, Carnival Hybrid for India by 2030

Kia Sorento Images

The Kia Sorento Images portray its butch styling, premium interiors and 7-seater flexibility.

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Kia Sorento FAQs

The Kia Sorento price in India is expected to be Rs 35 lakh.

Kia will either localise the Sorento for the Indian market or launch an SUV based on the Sorento's platform for India.

The global-spec model features a 238hp 1.6-litre turbo-petrol hybrid, a 288hp 1.6-litre turbo-petrol plug-in hybrid and a 2.2-litre diesel hybrid. Petrol versions are paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission, while the diesel is paired with an 8-speed DCT. AWD is standard across all engines.

While the global-spec model features LED headlights and tail-lights, dual 12.3-inch screens and level 2 ADAS, other possible features include a panoramic sunroof, a privacy glass function for the rear windows and tailgate, powered and ventilated front seats, a 360-degree camera and a head-up display.

The global-spec Sorento is over 4.8 metres long with a 2.8 metre long wheelbase.

Yes the Kia Sorento is a three-row 7-seater SUV.

Need an expert opinion on your car related queries?

Questions you may find useful

Arindam Majumder

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I am looking to buy a car within a ₹40 lakh budget. My priorities are reliability, safety, and comfort. I am open to both SUVs and sedans, with a 50:50 split between highway and city driving. I also prefer to keep my cars for long-term ownership. Which car would be the best choice?

Autocar India

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For your requirements, we'd recommend not an SUV or a sedan, but the Toyota Innova Hycross ZX(O) Hybrid. In your 40‑lakh range, it combines Toyota's famous longevity and reliability, the safety net of 6 airbags and ADAS, and outstanding long‑distance comfort for equal city and highway use. Toyota’s hybrid MPV has an 8‑year/1,60,000km battery warranty and 10,000km/12‑month service intervals. For your 50:50 city-highway split, the smooth e‑CVT is smooth around town and the steering light, with the e-motor doing a good percentage of the propulsion, which of course also keeps efficiency high. And surprisingly, on the highway, it still uses a lot of e-power, making sure the 2.0-litre petrol engine never feels overwhelmed. It's spacious, of course, and comfortable too - far more than its ladder-frame counterpart, the Crysta. If the MPV body style is not for you, and you're not in a huge hurry, Kia is expected to launch its premium SUV, the Sorento, which could also get a strong hybrid powertrain; it might be worth waiting for.

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Kunal Garg

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Hi Autocar Team, I am planning to buy a new SUV in 2026 within a budget of ₹30-40 lakh. I want a proper off-road capable vehicle that also works well as a family car. Can we expect the Toyota RAV4 to launch in India in 2026? Please advise.

Autocar India

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As of now, Toyota has no concrete plans to bring the Toyota RAV4 to India in 2026 or anytime soon. The challenge is cost. The RAV4 would have to be imported or assembled in small numbers, which would push its price well beyond what most buyers in the Rs 30-40 lakh bracket expect. Also, by Indian standards, it’s not a particularly large SUV, and at that price, buyers here tend to want more size and presence.Sadly, there’s a bit of a vacuum in the Rs 30-40 lakh space, and in this range, your more practical choices are SUVs like the Mahindra XUV7XO and the Tata Harrier. Both are spacious, comfortable for family use, and capable on bad roads. If you can stretch closer to Rs 50 lakh, options like the Skoda Kodiaq and the upcoming Volkswagen Tayron (a more affordable version below the R-Line is expected) are very strong all-rounders with a more premium feel.Another SUV worth waiting for is the Kia Sorento, which we understand could arrive around the festive season at roughly Rs 40 lakh. That might come closest to what you’re looking for, a proper global SUV with family practicality and some genuine all-road ability.