New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- 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 / TrimDiesel 7-SeaterDiesel 6-SeaterHybrid 7-SeaterHybrid 6-SeaterHTE27,99,000-29,49,000-HTE(O)29,49,000-30,99,000-HTK32,49,00032,69,00033,99,00034,19,000HTK(A)33,49,00033,69,00034,99,00035,19,000HTK(A) Black Line33,69,00033,89,00035,19,00035,39,000HTX - AWD37,49,00037,69,00038,99,00039,19,000HTX Black Line - AWD37,69,00037,89,00039,19,00039,39,000HTX (A) - AWD38,49,00038,69,00039,99,00040,19,000HTX(A) Black Line - AWD38,69,00038,89,00040,19,00040,39,000

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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