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Sorento

Space for spontaneity. Dare to take detours.

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2026 Kia Sorento

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8 configurations

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2026 Kia Sorento

LX

Horsepower
191
City MPG
23
Highway MPG
31
ColorsSee all 2 interiors

Interior

  • Black Cloth · cloth
  • Gray Cloth · cloth
Engine
2.5-liter DOHC GDI 4-cylinder with idle stop and go
Horsepower
191 hp
Torque
181 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
City / highway MPG
23 / 31
Seating
7 seats
Wheel size
17 in
Ground clearance
8 in
Cargo, seats up
–
Towing capacity
–

Standard equipment

  • Three-row seating with bench second row
  • 12.3-inch touchscreen display
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Bluetooth wireless technology
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
  • Cloth upholstery
  • 6-speaker audio system
  • Push-button start
  • Remote start
  • Child door locks
  • Idle stop and go technology

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8 of 8 trims
2026 Kia Sorento · Full trim comparison
Trim
LX
S
EX
SX
X-Line EX
X-Line SX
X-Line SX Prestige
X-Pro SX Prestige
Starting price--------
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)23 / 31 / 2623 / 31 / 2620 / 29 / 2320 / 29 / 2319 / 26 / 2219 / 26 / 2219 / 26 / 2219 / 26 / 22
Horsepower191 hp191 hp281 hp281 hp281 hp281 hp281 hp281 hp
Seating capacity7 seats7 seats7 seats6 seats7 seats6 seats6 seats6 seats
LXSEXSXX-Line EXX-Line SXX-Line SX PrestigeX-Pro SX Prestige
DrivetrainFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Transmission8-Speed Automatic8-Speed Automatic8-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic8-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic8-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic8-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic8-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic8-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic
Name2.5-liter DOHC GDI 4-cylinder with idle stop and go2.5-liter DOHC GDI 4-cylinder with idle stop and go2.5-liter DOHC turbocharged GDI 4-cylinder2.5-liter DOHC turbocharged GDI 4-cylinder2.5-liter DOHC turbocharged GDI 4-cylinder2.5-liter DOHC turbocharged GDI 4-cylinder2.5-liter DOHC turbocharged GDI 4-cylinder2.5-liter DOHC turbocharged GDI 4-cylinder
Type4-cylinder4-cylinder4-cylinder4-cylinder4-cylinder4-cylinder4-cylinder4-cylinder
Displacement l2.52.52.52.52.52.52.52.5
Aspirationnaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratedturbochargedturbochargedturbochargedturbochargedturbochargedturbocharged
Fuel injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injection
Horsepower191191281281281281281281
Horsepower RPM55005500560056005600560056005600
Torque lb ft181181311311311311311311
Torque RPM38003800200020002000200020002000
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)
Auto start stopYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
LXSEXSXX-Line EXX-Line SXX-Line SX PrestigeX-Pro SX Prestige
City MPG2323202019191919
Highway MPG3131292926262626
Combined MPG2626232322222222
LXSEXSXX-Line EXX-Line SXX-Line SX PrestigeX-Pro SX Prestige
Length (in)189189189189189189189189
Width (in)74.874.874.874.874.874.874.874.8
Height (in)70.370.370.370.370.370.370.370.3
Wheelbase (in)110.8110.8110.8110.8110.8110.8110.8110.8
Ground clearance (in)88888.28.28.28.2
LXSEXSXX-Line EXX-Line SXX-Line SX PrestigeX-Pro SX Prestige
Wheel size (in)1717181820202017
Wheel materialaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloy
Wheel finishSilverSilverMachine finishMachine finishGloss blackGloss blackGloss blackMatte black
Tire brand–––––––All-Terrain tires
LXSEXSXX-Line EXX-Line SXX-Line SX PrestigeX-Pro SX Prestige
Eyesight standardNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
Airbags count88888888
LXSEXSXX-Line EXX-Line SXX-Line SX PrestigeX-Pro SX Prestige
Three-row seating with bench second rowYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
12.3-inch touchscreen displayYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android AutoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Bluetooth wireless technologyYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knobYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Cloth upholsteryYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
6-speaker audio systemYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Push-button startYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Remote startYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Child door locksYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Idle stop and go technologyYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Upgraded fabric selections-YesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Additional storage solutions-YesYesYesYesYesYesYes
2.5L turbocharged engine--YesYesYesYesYesYes
Enhanced performance--YesYesYesYesYesYes
Premium upholstery--YesYesYesYesYesYes
Heated front seats--YesYesYesYesYesYes
Wireless smartphone charger--YesYesYesYesYesYes
Blind-spot monitoring--YesYesYesYesYesYes
Rear cross-traffic alert--YesYesYesYesYesYes
Premium Package option available--See conditionSee conditionSee conditionSee conditionSee conditionSee condition
Captain's chairs in second row---Yes-YesYesYes
Perforated leather seat upholstery---Yes-YesYesYes
Heated and ventilated front seats---Yes-YesYesYes
12.3-inch digital instrument cluster---Yes-YesYesYes
Bose premium audio system---Yes-YesYesYes
Panoramic sunroof---Yes-YesYesYes
Power liftgate---Yes-YesYesYes
Heated steering wheel---Yes-YesYesYes
Premium interior finishes---Yes-YesYesYes
X-Line exterior styling----Yes---
All-Wheel Drive----Yes---
Gloss black grille surround----Yes---
Black roof rails----Yes---
Terrain drive mode----Yes---
Increased ground clearance----Yes---
All X-Line features-----YesYesYes
All SX luxury features-----YesYesYes
Captain's chairs configuration-----YesYesYes
Electrochromic rearview mirror with HomeLink------YesYes
Rear integrated sun blinds------YesYes
Premium materials throughout------YesYes
Enhanced technology suite------YesYes
X-Pro rugged exterior styling-------Yes
All-terrain tires for off-road capability-------Yes
Molded plastic skidplate accents-------Yes
Off-road performance optimized-------Yes
Enhanced towing capacity to 4,500 lbs-------Yes
Terrain drive mode with lock-------Yes
Blackout exterior trim-------Yes
Earthy paint and interior color options-------Yes

Ownership

Warranty coverage
new car limited
5 years / 60,000 miles
powertrain limited
10 years / 100,000 miles
wear item limited
3 years / 36,000 miles
rust perforation limited
5 years / unlimited miles
roadside assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles