2026 Kia Sorento

Engine Type: 2.5L MPI I4 (Naturally Aspirated — LX/S)*

Displacement: 2,497 cc (NA)*

Max Power: 191 hp @ 6,100 rpm (NA — LX/S)*

Max Torque: 181 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm (NA)*

No. of Cylinders: 4*

Valves Per Cylinder: 4*

Fuel Supply System: Multi-Point Injection (MPI), Naturally Aspirated (LX/S)*

Turbo Charger: ❌ (LX/S — naturally aspirated)*

Transmission Type: 8-Speed Automatic (LX/S)*

Gearbox: 8-Speed Automatic*

Drive Type: FWD only (LX — AWD not available)*

Fuel Type: Regular Unleaded*

MPG: 23/31/26 (FWD NA — S)*

Fuel Tank Capacity: 17.7 gal*

Top Speed: N/A (not published)*

Front Suspension: Independent MacPherson Strut, coil springs*

Rear Suspension: Multi-Link, coil springs*

Shock Absorbers Type: Conventional*

Steering Type: Rack-and-Pinion, Motor-Driven Power Steering (MDPS)*

Steering Column: Tilt & Telescoping (LX)*

Front Brake Type: Ventilated Disc*

Rear Brake Type: Disc*

Braking (60-0 mph): N/A (not published)*

0-60 mph (Tested): ~10.0 sec (LX/S NA FWD)*

Wheel Size: 17-in (LX)*

Wheel Type: 17-in Alloy (LX)*

Length (ft/mm): 187.0 in / 4,750 mm*

Width (ft/mm): 74.4 in / 1,890 mm*

Height (ft/mm): 67.1 in / 1,704 mm (FWD)*

Boot Space (litres): 12.6 cu ft / 357 L (behind 3rd row) / 39.6 cu ft (3rd row folded) / 75.5 cu ft (all folded)*

Seating Capacity: 7 (bench 2nd row std — LX)*

Wheel Base (ft/mm): 110.4 in / 2,804 mm*

No. of Doors: 4 + liftgate*

Ground Clearance: 7.9 in / 201 mm (FWD — LX)*

Power Steering: ✅*

Air Conditioner: ✅* (manual A/C — LX)*

Heater: ✅*

Adjustable Steering: ✅* (tilt/telescoping — LX)*

Height Adjustable Driver Seat: ✅* (6-way manual, cloth — LX)*

Automatic Climate Control: ❌ (manual — LX)*

Adaptive Cruise Control: ✅* (Kia Drive Wise std all 2026 trims — full-speed adaptive cruise)*

Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts: ✅*

Rear AC Vents: ✅* (2nd row std) / ✅ (2nd + 3rd row std EX+)*

Cruise Control: ✅* (full-speed adaptive cruise std — Drive Wise)*

Parking Sensors: ✅* (front & rear std — LX)*

Keyless Entry: ✅* (Smart Key + push-button start std all trims)*

Central Console Armrest: ✅*

Gear Shift Indicator: ✅*

Lane Change Indicator: ✅* (Blind Spot Collision Warning std all trims)*

Follow Me Home Headlamps: ✅* (LED headlamps std all trims)*

Additional Features - Comfort: Manual A/C, 6-way manual cloth seats, 12.3-in touchscreen, 6-speaker audio, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, Smart Key, Drive Wise std (AEB/LKA/ACC/BSM), front & rear parking sensors std, 17-in alloy wheels, LED headlamps, 7-seat bench, Kia Connect*

Tachometer: ✅* (4.2-in MID + 12.3-in touchscreen — LX)*

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel: ✅* (leather-wrapped std all 2026 trims — new for 2026)*

Glove Box: ✅*

Additional Features - Interior: Cloth, 6-way manual seats, manual A/C, 12.3-in touchscreen, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, 6-speaker, 5x USB-C, 7-seat bench, Kia Connect*

Upholstery: Cloth (LX)*

Adjustable Headlamps: ❌ (auto-leveling std)*

Rear Window Wiper: ✅*

Rear Window Washer: ✅*

Rear Window Defogger: ✅*

Alloy Wheels: ✅* (17-in — LX)*

Rear Spoiler: ✅* (integrated roof spoiler)*

Side Stepper: ❌ (not available)*

Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators: ✅* (LED turn signals in mirrors)*

Integrated Antenna: ✅* (shark fin antenna)*

Chrome Grille: ❌ (silver accent grille trim — LX/S/EX/SX)*

Projector Headlamps: ✅* (LED projector headlamps std all trims)*

Fog Lights: ❌ (LX)*

Sunroof: ❌*

Boot Opening: Hands-Free Smart Power Liftgate std EX+ / manual on LX/S*

Tyre Size: 235/65R17 (LX)*

Tyre Type: All-Season*

LED DRLs: ✅* (signature LED DRLs — stacked LED design)*

LED Headlamps: ✅* (LED projector headlamps std all trims)*

LED Taillights: ❌ (halogen rear taillamps — LX/S/EX/X-Line EX/SX/X-Line SX)*

Additional Features - Exterior: Silver accent grille trim, 17-in alloy wheels, LED projector headlamps, LED DRLs, halogen taillamps, heated mirrors, shark fin antenna, roof rails*

ABS: ✅*

Central Locking: ✅*

Anti-Theft Alarm: ✅*

No. of Airbags: 8*

Driver Airbag: ✅*

Passenger Airbag: ✅*

Side Airbag: ✅*

Side Airbag-Rear: ✅* (side curtain)*

Safety Rating: Sorento Hybrid: IIHS Top Safety Pick+ 2026 (built after Sept 2025) / Gas/PHEV: testing in progress*

Day & Night Rear View Mirror: ✅* (auto-dimming opt.)*

EBD: ✅*

Seat Belt Warning: ✅*

Door Ajar Warning: ✅*

Engine Immobilizer: ✅*

Speed Alert: ✅*

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock: ✅*

Additional Features - Safety: Kia Drive Wise std all: FCA w/ Pedestrian + Cyclist + Junction Detection, AEB, Full-Speed ACC, LKA + Lane Centering, DAW + LVDA, BSW, Rear CTCA, Safe Exit Assist, Rear Occupant Alert, Auto High Beam, front & rear parking sensors std, rear view camera, ESC, 8 airbags*

Radio: AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM trial*

Infotainment Screen Size: 12.3-in touchscreen (4.2-in MID cluster — LX/S/EX/X-Line EX/SX/X-Line SX)*

Touchscreen: ✅*

Touchscreen Size: 12.3-in*

USB Ports: 5x USB-C (LX)*

Tweeters: ✅*

Speakers: 6 (LX)*

Additional Features - Entertainment: 12.3-in touchscreen, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, Bluetooth, 6-speaker audio, 5x USB-C, Kia Connect (remote lock/unlock, find my car), AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM trial*

Max Towing Capacity: Up to 2,000 lbs (LX — FWD only, no tow pkg)*

Ground Clearance: 7.9 in (LX FWD)*