2026 Kia Sorento EX

Engine Type: 2.5L T-GDI Turbocharged I4 (EX+)*

Displacement: 2,497 cc (Turbo)*

Max Power: 281 hp @ 5,800 rpm (Turbo — EX+)*

Max Torque: 311 lb-ft @ 1,650 rpm (Turbo)*

No. of Cylinders: 4*

Valves Per Cylinder: 4*

Fuel Supply System: Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (T-GDI)*

Turbo Charger: ✅* (EX+ — T-GDI turbo)*

Transmission Type: 8-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic (DCT — EX+)*

Gearbox: 8-Speed Wet Dual-Clutch Automatic (faster, smoother shifts than 8AT)*

Drive Type: FWD std / AWD opt. (+$1,500 — EX)*

Fuel Type: Regular Unleaded*

MPG: 22/29/25 (FWD Turbo) / 21/27/24 (AWD Turbo — EX)*

Fuel Tank Capacity: 17.7 gal (Turbo — EX+)*

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*

Front Brake Type: Ventilated Disc*

Rear Brake Type: Disc*

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

0-60 mph (Tested): ~6.8 sec (EX Turbo FWD)*

Wheel Size: 19-in (EX)*

Wheel Type: 19-in Alloy (EX)*

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

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

Height (ft/mm): 67.1 in*

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 std) or 6 (captain's chairs opt.)*

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

No. of Doors: 4 + liftgate*

Ground Clearance: 7.9 in*

Power Steering: ✅*

Air Conditioner: ✅* (dual-zone auto climate — EX)*

Heater: ✅*

Adjustable Steering: ✅*

Height Adjustable Driver Seat: ✅* (8-way power, heated leather — EX)*

Automatic Climate Control: ✅*

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: ✅*

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: Dual-zone auto, 8-way power heated leather seats, 12.3-in touchscreen, 8-speaker audio, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, Smart Key, Drive Wise + BSM w/ camera, 19-in alloy, 7-seat (6 opt.), surround-view camera std, Kia Connect, Terrain Mode (AWD)*

Tachometer: ✅* (4.2-in MID + 12.3-in touchscreen — EX/X-Line EX/SX/X-Line SX)*

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

Glove Box: ✅*

Additional Features - Interior: Leather heated, 8-way power, dual-zone auto, 12.3-in touchscreen, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, 8-speaker, 7x USB-C, wireless charging, 360-camera, surround view, 7-seat (6 opt.), Kia Connect*

Upholstery: Leather (heated — EX)*

Adjustable Headlamps: ❌ (auto-leveling std)*

Rear Window Wiper: ✅*

Rear Window Washer: ✅*

Rear Window Defogger: ✅*

Alloy Wheels: ✅* (19-in — EX)*

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: ❌*

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

Fog Lights: ✅*

Sunroof: ❌ (opt.)*

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

Tyre Size: 235/55R19 (EX)*

Tyre Type: All-Season*

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

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

LED Taillights: ❌ (halogen — EX)*

Additional Features - Exterior: Silver accent grille, 19-in alloy wheels, LED projector headlamps, LED DRLs, LED fog lights, halogen taillamps, surround-view camera, heated mirrors, power-folding mirrors, roof rails, hands-free smart liftgate std*

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: Full Drive Wise + BSM w/ blind-spot camera display std, 360-degree surround view std, front & rear parking sensors std, hands-free liftgate, HDA (Highway Drive Assist — lane centering on highway), ESC, 8 airbags*

Radio: AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM trial*

Infotainment Screen Size: 12.3-in touchscreen + 4.2-in MID*

Touchscreen: ✅*

Touchscreen Size: 12.3-in*

USB Ports: 7x USB-C*

Tweeters: ✅*

Speakers: 8 (EX)*

Additional Features - Entertainment: 12.3-in touchscreen, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, Bluetooth, 8-speaker, 7x USB-C, wireless charging, Kia Connect, surround-view display, 360-camera*

Max Towing Capacity: Up to 3,500 lbs (EX w/ Tow Pkg)*

Ground Clearance: 7.9 in*