Kia Sorento Hybrid
The 2026 Kia Sorento offers two powerplants, a 2.5L 4-cylinder that makes 191 horsepower with 181 lb.-ft of torque and a 2.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder that makes a full 281 horsepower with 311 lb.-ft of torque. Both mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is an option across the entire lineup with the X-Line badge. The Sorento Hybrid is powered by a 1.6L turbocharged four-cylinder mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission making 177 horsepower and 195 lb.-ft of torque. The electric motor increases the power to 277 horsepower.
The Sorento comes in four front-wheel drive trim levels: LX, S, EX, SX, while the all-wheel model is available in S, EX, X-Line EX, X-Line SX, X-Line SX Prestige, X-Pro SX Prestige. The hybrid version comes in EX for the front-wheel and EX and X-line SX Prestige for all-wheel drives.
Even the base model trim is fully loaded, with a rear lip spoiler, heated side mirrors with integrated turn signals, LED headlights and LED daytime running lights, 17-inch aluminum wheels, climate control, HD satellite radio, 6-speaker sound system, 12.3-inch touchscreen, adaptive cruise control, 2 12V DC power outlets, wireless device connectivity, and 5 USB ports.
The SX trim adds power liftgate, power sunroof, roof rails, power folding side mirrors, LED fog lights, 20-inch wheels, auto-dimming rearview mirror, heated and cooled front seats, dual-zone climate control, voice activated navigation, mobile hotspot, wireless device charging, 7 USB ports, 12.3-inch gauge cluster, surround view cameras, left and right blind spot view, front and rear parking sensors, and a leather steering wheel.
The Sorento Hybrid features rear spoiler, power liftgate, heated mirrors, LED headlights, LED daytime running and fog lights, 19-inch aluminum wheels, heated front seats with power lumber, automatic dual-zone climate control, HD satellite radio, 12.3-inch touchscreen, voice activated navigation, mobile hotspot, and wireless device connectivity and charging.
The X- Line SX Prestige trim adds power sunroof, power folding side mirrors, auto-dimming rearview mirror, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, leather upholstery, driver seat memory, 12-speaker sound system, garage door transmitter, 120V AC power outlet, 12.3-inch gauge cluster, rear pedestrian detection, front cross traffic mitigation, and surround view cameras.
Safety features include front and rear parking sensors, active lane departure, blind spot warning, forward collision mitigation with left turn assist, rear collision mitigation, front pedestrian detection, driver attention alert, and traffic sign information system.