Kia India officially launched the Kia Sorento on September 04, 2026, entering the premium three-row SUV segment with local manufacturing at its Anantapur facility. The SUV introduces Kia’s first hybrid powertrain in India alongside the global debut of the Kia AI Assistant with Real-Time Generative AI capabilities.
Kia Sorento Specifications
- Dimensions: Length of 4,815 mm, width of 1,900 mm, height of 1,785 mm (with roof rails), and a wheelbase of 2,815 mm.
- Smartstream 1.6 Turbo GDI Hybrid: Engine generates 180 PS and 265 Nm torque, working with a 65 PS electric motor (264 Nm torque), mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission.
- Smartstream D2.2 Diesel: Produces 193 PS and 442 Nm of torque, paired with an 8-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (8DCT).
- Drivetrain & Modes: Offered in Front-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with dedicated Terrain Modes (Snow, Sand, Mud) and Drive Modes (Eco, Normal, Smart, Sport).
- Safety Features: Built on the N3 platform with Level 2+ ADAS (30 features), up to 10 airbags, and a 26 Standard Safety Package.
- Key Cabin Tech: Dual 12.3-inch Panoramic Curved Display, Windshield Head-Up Display, Digital IRVM, first-in-segment 2nd-row ventilated seats, and dual-zone climate control.
Kia Sorento Variant-Wise Ex-Showroom Prices (INR)
| Variant / Trim | Diesel 7-Seater | Diesel 6-Seater | Hybrid 7-Seater | Hybrid 6-Seater |
| HTE | 27,99,000 | – | 29,49,000 | – |
| HTE(O) | 29,49,000 | – | 30,99,000 | – |
| HTK | 32,49,000 | 32,69,000 | 33,99,000 | 34,19,000 |
| HTK(A) | 33,49,000 | 33,69,000 | 34,99,000 | 35,19,000 |
| HTK(A) Black Line | 33,69,000 | 33,89,000 | 35,19,000 | 35,39,000 |
| HTX – AWD | 37,49,000 | 37,69,000 | 38,99,000 | 39,19,000 |
| HTX Black Line – AWD | 37,69,000 | 37,89,000 | 39,19,000 | 39,39,000 |
| HTX (A) – AWD | 38,49,000 | 38,69,000 | 39,99,000 | 40,19,000 |
| HTX(A) Black Line – AWD | 38,69,000 | 38,89,000 | 40,19,000 | 40,39,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the starting price of the Kia Sorento in India? The introductory ex-showroom price starts at INR 27.99 lakh for the Diesel powertrain and INR 29.49 lakh for the Hybrid powertrain.
- Which powertrains are available for the Kia Sorento in India? The Sorento comes with two powertrain options: a Smartstream 1.6 Turbo GDI Hybrid (6AT) and a Smartstream 2.2 Diesel (8DCT).
- Is All-Wheel Drive (AWD) available on the Kia Sorento? Yes, All-Wheel Drive (AWD) is available on the top HTX trims across both Hybrid and Diesel powertrains.
- What seating options does the Sorento offer? It is available in both 6-seater (with 2nd-row captain seats) and 7-seater configurations.
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