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2026 Kia Sorento: Performance & Driving
Source-governed model-year information. Equipment can vary by trim and exact configuration.
Performance
published performance-related specifications for 2026 Kia Sorento include EX 281 hp FWD other-approved:automated-manual:8, EX 281 hp 311 lb-ft AWD other-approved:automated-manual:8, S 191 hp FWD 8-speed automatic, S 191 hp 181 lb-ft AWD 8-speed automatic, X-Line SX Prestige 261 hp AWD 6-speed automatic, and X-Line SX Prestige 227 hp AWD 6-speed automatic. AutoUnite keeps output and hardware tied to the supported version and does not invent acceleration or handling claims when they are not governed.
The governed output figures to compare are EX ICE FWD other-approved:automated-manual:8 281 hp, EX ICE AWD other-approved:automated-manual:8 281 hp 311 lb-ft, S ICE FWD 8-speed automatic 191 hp, S ICE AWD 8-speed automatic 191 hp 181 lb-ft, X-Line SX Prestige PHEV AWD 6-speed automatic 261 hp, and X-Line SX Prestige HEV AWD 6-speed automatic 227 hp. Horsepower and torque stay attached to the documented 2026 Kia Sorento version and do not establish unrecorded acceleration or handling claims.
Documented details
- EX ICE FWD other-approved:automated-manual:8 281 hp
- EX ICE AWD other-approved:automated-manual:8 281 hp 311 lb-ft
- S ICE FWD 8-speed automatic 191 hp
- S ICE AWD 8-speed automatic 191 hp 181 lb-ft
- X-Line SX Prestige PHEV AWD 6-speed automatic 261 hp
- X-Line SX Prestige HEV AWD 6-speed automatic 227 hp
- X-Pro SX Prestige ICE AWD other-approved:automated-manual:8 281 hp
Questions about Performance & Driving
What horsepower or torque figures are documented for the 2026 Kia Sorento?
The documented engine output by version is EX: 281 hp, EX: 281 hp, 311 lb-ft, S: 191 hp, S: 191 hp, 181 lb-ft, and X-Line SX Prestige: 261 hp. These figures do not establish an acceleration time or a rating for other versions.
Vehicle specifications, pricing and equipment may vary by trim, configuration, market and time. Verify the exact vehicle before purchase.