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2026 Kia Sorento S

2026 Kia Sorento S

Estimated Price: $35,490* (FWD, excl. dest.) / $36,935* (incl. dest.) — approx.*

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The 2026 Kia Sorento is a compact three-row SUV that covers an impressive range of buyer needs in one well-rounded package, available across five core trim levels — LX, S, EX, SX, and SX Prestige — plus rugged X-Line and X-Pro variants for buyers who want light off-road capability, starting at just $32,390. Powertrain choices are genuinely diverse: the naturally aspirated 2.5L four-cylinder (191 hp) anchors the LX and S, the turbocharged 2.5L four-cylinder (281 hp, 311 lb-ft) takes over from EX upward for brisk performance, the 1.6L turbo hybrid (227 hp) delivers up to 37 MPG combined, and the plug-in hybrid (261 hp, AWD standard) extends range with up to 30 miles of electric-only driving — all with standard FWD and available AWD across most trims. Every 2026 Sorento comes standard with a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot detection, and seven-passenger seating with a 60/40-split second row. The SX adds a heated steering wheel, Bose premium audio, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror, the X-Line trims bring extra ground clearance and all-terrain-ready styling, the adventurous X-Pro SX Prestige tops the off-road ladder with matte-black 17-inch wheels wrapped in all-terrain tires and a 4,500 lb towing capacity — all backed by Kia's class-leading 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.

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2026 Kia Sorento S Specifications

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type: 2.5L MPI I4 (Naturally Aspirated)*

Displacement: 2,497 cc*

Max Power: 191 hp*

Max Torque: 181 lb-ft*

No. of Cylinders: 4*

Valves Per Cylinder: 4*

Fuel Supply System: MPI, Naturally Aspirated*

Turbo Charger: ❌*

Transmission Type: 8-Speed Automatic*

Gearbox: 8-Speed Automatic*

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

Truck Capability

Not applicable — this is not a truck.

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type: Regular Unleaded*

MPG: 23/31/26 (FWD NA — S)*

Fuel Tank Capacity: 17.7 gal*

Top Speed: N/A (not published)*

Battery & Charging

Will be updated soon.

Suspension & Brakes

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): ~10.0 sec*

Wheel Size: 18-in (S)*

Wheel Type: 18-in Alloy (S)*

Dimensions & Capacity

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*

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering: ✅*

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

Heater: ✅*

Adjustable Steering: ✅*

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

Automatic Climate Control: ✅* (dual-zone — S+)*

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 climate, 8-way power heated cloth seats, 12.3-in touchscreen, 6-speaker audio (8 w/ pkg), wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, Smart Key, Drive Wise std, 18-in alloy, 7-seat (6 opt.), Kia Connect, new leather-wrapped steering wheel std (new 2026)*

Interior

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

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

Glove Box: ✅*

Additional Features - Interior: Heated cloth, 8-way power seats, dual-zone auto, 12.3-in touchscreen, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, 6-speaker, 7x USB-C, wireless charging, 7-seat (6 opt.), Kia Connect*

Upholstery: Cloth (heated — S)*

Exterior

Adjustable Headlamps: ❌ (auto-leveling std)*

Rear Window Wiper: ✅*

Rear Window Washer: ✅*

Rear Window Defogger: ✅*

Alloy Wheels: ✅* (18-in — S)*

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: ✅* (LED — S+)*

Sunroof: ❌*

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

Tyre Size: 235/60R18 (S)*

Tyre Type: All-Season*

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

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

LED Taillights: ❌ (halogen — S)*

Additional Features - Exterior: Silver accent grille, 18-in alloy wheels, LED projector headlamps, LED DRLs, LED fog lights, halogen taillamps, heated mirrors, power-folding mirrors, roof rails, hands-free smart liftgate opt.*

Safety

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 std + all above, rear view camera, front & rear parking sensors std, power-folding mirrors, ESC, 8 airbags, new leather steering wheel std (new 2026)*

Entertainment & Communication

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 (S+)*

Tweeters: ✅*

Speakers: 6 (S)*

Additional Features - Entertainment: 12.3-in touchscreen, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, Bluetooth, 6-speaker, 7x USB-C, wireless charging, Kia Connect, AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM trial*

Towing Capability

Max Towing Capacity: Up to 2,000 lbs (S FWD) / Up to 3,500 lbs (S AWD w/ Tow Pkg)*

Ground Clearance: 7.9 in*

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