2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid
Starting MSRP
$38,890
to $47,190
About the 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid
The 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid arrives ready to blend sensible efficiency with engaging capability, offering a sophisticated package for drivers demanding more from their three-row crossover. Propelled by a potent hybrid powertrain, the Sorento Hybrid punches out 227 horsepower and a healthy 258 lb-ft of torque, ensuring brisk acceleration when merging onto the highway. Its commanding presence is backed by capable dynamics, particularly in the available All-Wheel Drive trims, letting drivers confidently carve through varied conditions. While packing seating for seven passengers within its 189.6-inch frame, the Sorento Hybrid maintains an impressive 37 MPG combined rating, proving that substantial space doesn't require sacrificing fuel economy. This isn't just a practical family hauler; it’s a smooth operator built for the long haul.
Key Highlights
Hybrid Power Delivery
The 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo-hybrid engine delivers a combined 227 horsepower, offering spirited response when paired with the 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission.
Efficiency Meets Space
Achieving a consistent 37 MPG combined rating, the 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid makes its three-row capability highly economical.
Spacious Cabin Dimensions
Front-row occupants enjoy substantial comfort with 41.4 inches of legroom, complemented by generous 40.7 inches in the second row.
Accessible Price Point
With a starting price of $38,890, the 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid offers premium crossover utility at a highly competitive entry point.
Best For
Suburban Navigators
- Families needing seven-passenger capacity will appreciate the vehicle’s reliable 37 MPG combined fuel economy across the lineup.
Efficiency Seekers
- Drivers prioritizing fuel savings will value the 37 MPG city rating delivered by the standard front-wheel-drive setup.
Performance-Minded Commuters
- Those who value responsive driving will enjoy the 258 lb-ft of torque provided by the turbo-hybrid system.
Available Trims
| Trim | MSRP | Drivetrain | Horsepower | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A) | $38,890 | front wheel drive | 227 hp | 37 mpg |
| EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A) | $40,690 | all wheel drive | 227 hp | 34 mpg |
| X-Line SX Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A) | $47,190 | all wheel drive | 227 hp | 34 mpg |
Specifications comparison table for 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid, 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid, 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid. Data includes dimensions, performance, fuel economy, and interior specifications. Green highlighting indicates best values, red indicates worst values.
Specifications Comparison
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Features Comparison
Feature
EX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
X-Line SX Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
| Feature | EX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A) | EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A) | X-Line SX Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety (36 features) | |||
| Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote) | |||
| Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Automatic Headlights | |||
| Blind Spot Monitor | |||
| Brake Assist | |||
| Daytime Running Lights | |||
| Driver Attention Alert | |||
| Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags | |||
| Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags | |||
| Electronic Stability Control | |||
| Engine Immobilizer | — | — | |
| Front Cross Traffic Alert | — | — | |
| Front Fog Lights | |||
| Front Head Airbags | |||
| Front Headrests | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Front Height Adjustable Headrests | |||
| Front Ventilated Disc Brakes | |||
| Headlight Delay-Off | |||
| Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors | |||
| LATCH System | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Lane Keeping Assist System | |||
| Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation | |||
| Post-Collision Safety System | |||
| Pre-Collision Safety System | |||
| Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt | — | ||
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | |||
| Rear Door Child Safety Locks | |||
| Rear Head Airbags | |||
| Rear Headrests | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Rear Height Adjustable Headrests | |||
| Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes | |||
| Third Row Head Airbags | |||
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | |||
| Traction Control System | |||
| Engine (9 features) | |||
| Base Engine Displacement | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L |
| Base Engine Type | hybrid | hybrid | hybrid |
| Camshaft Type | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Fuel Injection Type | |||
| Horsepower | 227 hp | 227 hp | 227 hp |
| Number of Cylinders | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Number of Valves | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft |
| Variable Valve Timing | Variable | Variable | Variable |
| Drive Train (4 features) | |||
| Center Differential Type | — | Limited Slip | Limited Slip |
| Drivetrain Type | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Hill Descent Control | |||
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Fuel (5 features) | |||
| EPA Driving Range (City/Highway) | 654.9/637.2 mi. | 566.4/619.5 mi. | 566.4/619.5 mi. |
| EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway) | 37/36 MPG | 32/35 MPG | 32/35 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy (Combined) | 37 MPG | 34 MPG | 34 MPG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 17.7 gal. |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Warranty (6 features) | |||
| Basic Warranty | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. |
| Corrosion/Rust Warranty | 5 yr./ 100000 mi. | 5 yr./ 100000 mi. | 5 yr./ 100000 mi. |
| Drivetrain Warranty | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. |
| EV Battery Warranty | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. |
| Hybrid Component Warranty | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. |
| Roadside Assistance | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. |
| Comfort & Convenience (30 features) | |||
| 3rd Row Cupholders | |||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Audio Controls on Steering Wheel | |||
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | |||
| Cruise Control on Steering Wheel | |||
| Digital Rearview Mirror | — | — | |
| Dual Vanity Mirrors | |||
| Dual Zone Climate Control | |||
| Electric Power Steering | |||
| Extended Cabin Heating/Cooling | |||
| Front Cupholders | |||
| Front Door Pockets | |||
| Front Parking Sensors | |||
| Front Seatback Storage | |||
| Front View Camera | — | — | |
| Heated Steering Wheel | — | — | |
| Leather Steering Wheel | |||
| Manual Rear Seat Easy Entry | — | — | |
| Push Button Start | |||
| Rear Cupholders | |||
| Rear Door Pockets | |||
| Rear Parking Sensors | — | ||
| Rear Parking Sensors with Side Sensing | — | — | |
| Rear Ventilation Ducts | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Side View Camera | — | — | |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel | |||
| Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors | |||
| Universal Remote Transmitter | — | — | |
| Wireless Charging Pad | |||
| In Car Entertainment (12 features) | |||
| AM/FM Stereo | |||
| Android Auto (Wireless) | |||
| Apple CarPlay (Wireless) | |||
| Infotainment Display | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in |
| Premium Speaker Brand | — | — | Bose |
| Premium Stereo System | — | — | Bose |
| Satellite Radio | |||
| Satellite Radio Trial Period | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months |
| Speaker System | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| Surround Audio | — | — | Discrete |
| USB Port | |||
| USB Port with External Media Control | |||
| Power Feature (4 features) | |||
| Heated Mirrors | |||
| Keyless Entry | |||
| Moonroof Type | — | — | 1st Row Power Glass Extended |
| One-Touch Power Windows | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Frontseats (19 features) | |||
| Driver Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | |||
| Driver Seat Lumbar Support | Power | Power | Power |
| Driver Seat Memory Settings | — | — | 2 |
| Driver Seat Power Adjustments | 8-way | 8-way | 10-way |
| Driver Seat Thigh Extension | — | — | |
| Driver Seat Ventilation | — | — | |
| Front Head Room | 40.3 in. | 40.3 in. | 40.3 in. |
| Front Hip Room | 55.6 in. | 55.6 in. | 55.6 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. |
| Front Seat Type: Bucket | |||
| Front Shoulder Room | 59.1 in. | 59.1 in. | 59.1 in. |
| Passenger Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Passenger Seat Height Adjustment | |||
| Passenger Seat Lumbar Support | — | — | Power |
| Passenger Seat Power Adjustments | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way |
| Passenger Seat Ventilation | — | — | |
| Seat Material: Leather | — | — | |
| Seat Material: Leatherette | — | ||
| Rearseats (10 features) | |||
| Folding Center Armrest | — | ||
| Folding Rear Seatback | — | — | |
| Heated Rear Seats (Multi-Level) | — | — | |
| One-Piece Folding Third Row Seat | |||
| Rear Head Room | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. |
| Rear Hip Room | 55.1 in. | 55.1 in. | 55.1 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 40.7 in. | 40.7 in. | 40.7 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 58.1 in. | 58.1 in. | 58.1 in. |
| Reclining Rear Seats | — | — | |
| Split-Folding Rear Seatback | — | ||
| Tires and Wheels (6 features) | |||
| Spare Tire Location | Inside Mounted | Inside Mounted | Inside Mounted |
| Spare Tire Type | Temporary | Temporary | Temporary |
| Tire Size | 235/55R19 | 235/55R19 | 235/55R19 |
| Tire Type | All Season | All Season | All Season |
| Wheel Finish | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy |
| Wheel Size | 19 x 7.5 in | 19 x 7.5 in | 19 x 7.5 in |
| Suspension (3 features) | |||
| Four-Wheel Independent Suspension | |||
| Front Stabilizer Bar | |||
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | |||
| Instrumentation (5 features) | |||
| Clock | |||
| Compass | |||
| External Temperature Display | |||
| Tachometer | |||
| Trip Computer | |||
| Measurements (14 features) | |||
| Angle of Approach | 16.8 degrees | 16.8 degrees | 16.8 degrees |
| Angle of Departure | 21.2 degrees | 21.2 degrees | 21.2 degrees |
| Cargo Capacity (Seats Up) | 12.6 cu.ft. | 12.6 cu.ft. | 12.6 cu.ft. |
| Country of Final Assembly | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea |
| Curb Weight | 4233 lbs. | 4431 lbs. | 4544 lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5512 lbs. | 5732 lbs. | 5732 lbs. |
| Ground Clearance | 6.9 in. | 6.9 in. | 6.9 in. |
| Height | 66.7 in. | 67.7 in. | 67.7 in. |
| Length | 189.6 in. | 189.6 in. | 189.6 in. |
| Maximum Cargo Capacity | 75.5 cu.ft. | 75.5 cu.ft. | 75.5 cu.ft. |
| Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. |
| Turning Circle | 37.9 ft. | 37.9 ft. | 37.9 ft. |
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in. | 110.8 in. | 110.8 in. |
| Width (Without Mirrors) | 74.8 in. | 74.8 in. | 74.8 in. |
| Telematics (8 features) | |||
| Airbag Deployment Notification | |||
| Destination Download | |||
| Emergency Service | |||
| Hands-Free Calling | |||
| Roadside Assistance | |||
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | |||
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | |||
| Vehicle Alarm Notification | |||
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy rating for the 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid?
The 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid boasts an excellent combined fuel economy of 37 MPG. Specifically, highway driving yields 36 MPG while city driving matches that efficiency at 37 MPG.
How much power does the 2026 Sorento Hybrid generate?
The hybrid powertrain in the 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid produces 227 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. This power is managed through a 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission.
What is the cargo capacity behind the third row?
When all seven passengers are onboard, the 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid offers 12.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity.
Are all trims of the 2026 Sorento Hybrid front-wheel drive?
No, only the base EX trim comes standard with front-wheel drive, while the EX AWD and the top-tier X-Line SX Prestige are equipped with All-Wheel Drive.
What is the starting price for the 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid?
The entry-level EX 4dr SUV trim begins at $38,890. The price scales up to $47,190 for the fully equipped X-Line SX Prestige AWD model.
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