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2026 Kia Sorento
A 6 to 7-seat SUV with gas, plug-in hybrid, and hybrid choices and FWD and AWD availability.
2026 Kia Sorento is a 6 to 7-seat SUV with gas, plug-in hybrid, and hybrid choices. 2026 Kia Sorento offers FWD and AWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
4TRIMS
Gas + Plug-in hybrid + HybridPOWERTRAINS
6–7SEATS
75.5 cu ftMAX CARGO
2026 model-year guide4TRIMS
Gas + Plug-in hybrid + HybridPOWERTRAINS
6–7SEATS
75.5 cu ftMAX CARGO
EXPLORE THIS VEHICLE
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AUTOUNITE VEHICLE GUIDE
Know the 2026 Kia Sorento. Know what matters before you shop.
2026 Kia Sorento is a 6 to 7-seat SUV with gas, plug-in hybrid, and hybrid choices.
2026 Kia Sorento offers FWD and AWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
60-SECOND AUTOUNITE BRIEF
The 2026 Kia Sorento, explained before the spec sheet.
AutoUnite starts with the choices that can change the decision, then keeps the deeper facts ready when you want to verify them.
Ask AutoUnite about this vehicleWhat it is
2026 Kia Sorento is a 6 to 7-seat SUV with gas, plug-in hybrid, and hybrid choices.
The lineup decision
2026 Kia Sorento has 4 named trims in the lineup shown here: S, EX, X-Line SX Prestige, and X-Pro SX Prestige.
Power and efficiency
Powertrain choices shown for 2026 Kia Sorento include Gas, Plug-in hybrid, and Hybrid.
Living with it
Equipment documented for this model year includes Sunroof / moonroof, Premium audio, Second-row captain's chairs, Bose premium audio, 2nd-row captain's chairs, Panoramic roof with sliding sunshade, and Full-length one...
POWER & EFFICIENCY
Understand how the vehicle changes underneath.
Powertrain choices shown for 2026 Kia Sorento include Gas, Plug-in hybrid, and Hybrid.
Gas / Plug-in hybrid / HybridFWD / AWDUp to 34 combined mpgUp to 281 hp
SPACE & EVERYDAY LIFE
See what the numbers mean in daily use.
Equipment documented for this model year includes Sunroof / moonroof, Premium audio, Second-row captain's chairs, Bose premium audio, 2nd-row captain's chairs, Panoramic roof with sliding sunshade, and Full-length one...
7 seatsUp to 75.5 cu ft cargo
CHOOSE YOUR VERSION
Find the version that changes the decision.
2026 Kia Sorento has 4 named trims in the lineup shown here: S, EX, X-Line SX Prestige, and X-Pro SX Prestige.
4 documented trimsFrom $1,300
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Start with what matters
2026 Kia Sorento is a 6 to 7-seat SUV with gas, plug-in hybrid, and hybrid choices.
2026 Kia Sorento offers FWD and AWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
How the lineup breaks down
2026 Kia Sorento has 4 named trims in the lineup shown here: S, EX, X-Line SX Prestige, and X-Pro SX Prestige.
The trim name matters because equipment, powertrain choices, capability and pricing can change as you move through the range.
$1,300
EX
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X-Line SX Prestige
Plug-in hybrid · 1_6l_4cyl · AWD / Hybrid · eng_unknown|fp_dc4efd94e9be5949 · AWD
X-Pro SX Prestige
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Powertrains, efficiency and capability
Powertrain choices shown for 2026 Kia Sorento include Gas, Plug-in hybrid, and Hybrid.
Depending on the version, drivetrain choices shown include FWD and AWD.
up to 3,500 lb of towing in the highest documented version. Those are ceiling figures for the versions that carry the data, not promises for every trim.
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- Drive
- FWD / AWD
- Power
- Up to 281 hp
- Efficiency
- Up to 23 combined mpg
- Towing
- Up to 3,500 lb
1_6l_4cyl
- Drive
- AWD
- Power
- Up to 261 hp
- Efficiency
- Up to 33 combined mpg
- Towing
- Up to 2,000 lb
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- Drive
- AWD
- Power
- Up to 227 hp
- Efficiency
- Up to 34 combined mpg
- Towing
- Up to 2,000 lb
Interior, technology and everyday use
Equipment documented for this model year includes Sunroof / moonroof, Premium audio, Second-row captain's chairs, Bose premium audio, 2nd-row captain's chairs, Panoramic roof with sliding sunshade, and Full-length one-touch panoramic roof with sliding sunshade. Some features can be standard on one trim, optional on another, or tied to a package.
Package names currently documented include Olive brown leather package, S panoramic sunroof package, and Ex premium package. Package availability does not prove that a package is installed on a particular vehicle.
Equipment worth knowing
- Sunroof / moonroof
- Premium audio
- Second-row captain's chairs
- Bose premium audio
- 2nd-row captain's chairs
- Panoramic roof with sliding sunshade
Packages in the catalog
- Olive brown leather package
- S panoramic sunroof package
- Ex premium package
Safety evidence in context
This Guide includes 2 recalls, 6 complaints, and 7 manufacturer communications. These are different kinds of records, not a reliability score or failure rate, and applicability can vary by version or powertrain.
Safety evidence stays separated by what it actually measures.
Crash-test observations, recalls, manufacturer communications and driver-assistance equipment are different evidence types. AutoUnite does not collapse them into an artificial score.
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What ownership looks like
Original manufacturer coverage shown here includes Basic: 5 years / 60,000 miles, Powertrain: 10 years / 100,000 miles, Corrosion perforation: 5 years / 100,000 miles, and Roadside assistance: 5 years / 60,000 miles. On a used or nearly new vehicle, remaining coverage depends on in-service date, mileage and eligibility.
What changed for this model year
The year-over-year record is not complete enough to say exactly what changed. A missing change record is not treated as proof that the vehicle carried over unchanged.
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