The 2026 Kia Sorento is an upcoming three-row midsize SUV, which is expected to be introduced most probably in the second quarter of 2026. It comes with a bold body design, and the interior features a spacious cabin with high-tech features for the convenience and comfort of the occupants.
It has squared wheel arches, a tall bonnet, and a flat tailgate to give a rugged road performance. The ground clearance is quite high for tough road manoeuvring, the wheelbase is long enough to give ample legroom and headroom, and boot space is ideally good to carry luggage and other things.
Here, we have shared everything you need to know about this car. Firstly, the automaker is likely to launch it with a petrol engine, and then an EV may be introduced. Read this article thoroughly to check the expected ex-showroom price, specifications and features for this car with the petrol engine.
Launch & Ex-showroom Price
The most expected date for the launch of this upcoming car is in June/July 2026, although the official confirmation is still awaited. Shortly after its launch, the booking will start, and then the delivery of this car will commence.
No information regarding the price of the 2026 Kia Sorento is made public; it is expected that its ex-showroom price will start from ₹25 lakh for the standard variant and go up to ₹30 lakh for the top-end variant.
Powerstrain
This car is likely to be introduced in the Indian market with multiple engine options, which are a 2.5-litre petrol and a 2.5-litre turbo-petrol. The expected specifications are available below; go through the table to check it.
| Specification | 2.5-Litre Petrol | 2.5-Litre Turbo-Petrol |
| Engine Type | 4-cylinder petrol | 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol |
| Displacement | 2497cc | 2497cc |
| Power Output | 191 hp | 281 hp |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed DCT automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD & AWD | FWD & AWD |
| Acceleration Timing (0–100 km/h) | ~10 Seconds | ~6.5–7 Seconds |
| Top Speed | ~200 km/h | ~220 km/h |
It is expected with a 2.5L petrol and turbo engine, it will give a range of 10-12 kmpl in city driving and 13-15 kmpl on highways, and 9-11 kmpl in the city and 12-14 kmpl on highways, respectively.
Dimensions
The dimensions of this car are 4,815 mm in length, 1,900 mm in width, and 1,700 mm in height. These dimensions together give a bold presence on the road and make it catchy even in city traffic. It has a wheelbase of 2,815 mm, resulting in good stability on the road.
The boot space is expected to be around 185 mm; it helps this car to run on Indian road conditions, and the boot space is likely to be 187 litres. After folding down the third row, it is likely to be above 450 L. Tyre sizes are 235/55 R19, and it has 20-in alloy wheels.
Interior & Exterior
The interior and exterior features for this car will be made public with its launch. The exterior is quite stylish with premium lighting, and the interior features high-quality material seats with a large screen for infotainment. The expected interest and exterior features:
Interior
- 12.3-inch touchscreen
- Digital driver display
- 7-seat cabin layout
- Foldable third-row seats
- Wireless phone connectivity
- USB ports in all rows
- Leather seat upholstery
- Ambient cabin lighting
- Automatic climate control
- Large boot when folded
Exterior
- LED front headlights
- LED rear tail lamps
- Tiger-nose front grille
- Functional roof rails
- Shark-fin antenna
- Panoramic sunroof expected
- High ground clearance
- Body-coloured bumpers
- Sporty rear spoiler
Safety
To ensure the safety of occupants, this car features multiple airbags. They play a very important role in ensuring the safety of occupants during an accident. It is also equipped with Level 2 ADAS, which makes driving it more convenient. Other features are:
- ABS with EBD: It helps stop safely without wheel lock.
- Electronic stability control: It keeps the car steady in turns.
- Traction control system: It prevents tyre slip during acceleration.
- Hill-start assist: It stops rollback on slopes.
- Hill-descent control: It controls speed on downhill roads.
- Lane-keep assist: It helps keep the car in its lane.
- Blind-spot detection: It warns if a vehicle is beside you.
- Rear-view camera: It shows the view behind while reversing.
- Front and rear parking sensors: It beeps to warn of obstacles.
- Tyre pressure monitoring: It alerts when tyre pressure is low.
