2026 Kia Sorento EX PHEV

Engine Type: 1.6L T-GDI Turbocharged I4 + Electric Motor + 13.8 kWh Battery (PHEV)*

Displacement: 1,598 cc (I4 Turbo)*

Max Power: 261 hp combined (gas + electric — PHEV, higher output motor)*

Max Torque: 258 lb-ft combined (PHEV)*

No. of Cylinders: 4*

Valves Per Cylinder: 4*

Fuel Supply System: T-GDI + Electric Motor + 13.8 kWh PHEV battery (plug-in)*

Turbo Charger: ✅* (PHEV — 1.6L turbo)*

Transmission Type: 6-Speed Automatic (PHEV-specific)*

Gearbox: 6-Speed Automatic (tuned for PHEV system)*

Drive Type: AWD std (EX PHEV — all PHEV trims are AWD std)*

Fuel Type: Regular Unleaded + Electric (PHEV plug-in rechargeable)*

MPG: 33/33/33 gas-mode / 79 MPGe / 31-mi EV (EX PHEV AWD)*

Fuel Tank Capacity: 13.2 gal / 50.0 L (PHEV — smaller due to battery)*

Top Speed: N/A (not published)*

Front Suspension: Independent MacPherson Strut, coil springs*

Rear Suspension: Multi-Link, coil springs*

Shock Absorbers Type: Conventional + regenerative braking (PHEV)*

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

Steering Column: Tilt & Telescoping (EX PHEV)*

Front Brake Type: Ventilated Disc*

Rear Brake Type: Disc (w/ regenerative braking)*

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

0-60 mph (Tested): ~7.5 sec (EX PHEV AWD)*

Wheel Size: 17-in (EX PHEV)*

Wheel Type: 17-in Alloy (EX PHEV)*

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

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

Height (ft/mm): 67.1 in (EX PHEV AWD)*

Boot Space (litres): 11.6 cu ft / 329 L (PHEV — battery reduces cargo) / 38.6 cu ft / 72.1 cu ft*

Seating Capacity: 6 (captain's chairs std — EX PHEV)*

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

No. of Doors: 4 + liftgate*

Ground Clearance: 7.9 in (EX PHEV)*

Power Steering: ✅*

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

Heater: ✅*

Adjustable Steering: ✅* (tilt/telescoping — EX PHEV)*

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

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, 12.3-in touchscreen, 8-speaker audio, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, Smart Key, Drive Wise std, 17-in alloy, 6-seat captain's chairs std, AWD std, 31-mi EV range, PHEV energy display (EV/HEV/Charge modes), adjustable regen, Drive Mode Select, Terrain Mode, Kia Connect, 10yr/100K battery*

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

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, 8-speaker, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, 7x USB-C, PHEV energy display (EV/HEV/Charge), regen paddle display, drive mode display, 6-seat captain's chairs std, Kia Connect*

Upholstery: Leather (heated — EX PHEV)*

Adjustable Headlamps: ❌ (auto-leveling std)*

Rear Window Wiper: ✅*

Rear Window Washer: ✅*

Rear Window Defogger: ✅*

Alloy Wheels: ✅* (17-in — EX PHEV)*

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 — EX PHEV)*

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

Fog Lights: ✅* (EX PHEV)*

Sunroof: ❌ (opt. — EX PHEV)*

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

Tyre Size: 235/65R17 (EX PHEV)*

Tyre Type: All-Season*

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

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

LED Taillights: ❌ (halogen — EX PHEV)*

Additional Features - Exterior: Silver accent grille, 17-in alloy, LED projector headlamps, LED DRLs, LED fog lights, halogen taillamps, heated mirrors, roof rails, liftgate std, PHEV charge port, PHEV badging*

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 + PHEV drive modes (EV Priority/HEV/Charge), regen braking, front & rear parking sensors, rear view camera, Terrain Mode (AWD), ESC, 8 airbags, PHEV battery 10yr/100K*

Radio: AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM trial*

Infotainment Screen Size: 12.3-in touchscreen + 4.2-in MID (EX PHEV)*

Touchscreen: ✅*

Touchscreen Size: 12.3-in*

USB Ports: 7x USB-C (EX PHEV)*

Tweeters: ✅*

Speakers: 8 (EX PHEV)*

Additional Features - Entertainment: 12.3-in touchscreen, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, Bluetooth, 8-speaker, 7x USB-C, wireless charging, Kia Connect, PHEV energy display (EV/HEV/Charge mode), EV range display*

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

Ground Clearance: 7.9 in (EX PHEV)*