India, Sept. 5 -- Kia India launched the all-new Sorento in Gurugram on Thursday, marking the South Korean carmaker's entry into the country's premium three-row SUV segment and introducing its first strong-hybrid powertrain for Indian buyers. The flagship SUV was unveiled at "Kia Inspiration Day," and the Korean carmaker also unveiled the strong-hybrid variant of the Carnival MPV and their first-factory-fitted CNG vehicle on the Carens and Clavis MPVs.

Priced from Rs 27.99 lakh to Rs 40.39 lakh (ex-showroom), the Sorento is offered with diesel and strong-hybrid powertrain options, six- and seven-seat layouts, and all-wheel-drive variants. The SUV is assembled locally at Kia's Anantapur plant in Andhra Pradesh. The launch signals Kia's br...