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Kia Sorento is a 7 Seater MUV powered by a 4-Cylinder 1598 cc Turbo Hybrid Engine that can deliver up to 177.55 bhp of power with a torque of 265 Nm. Notable features include Panoramic Sun Roof, ADAS, Adaptive Cruise Control, 360° View Camera, Heads Up Display (HUD), Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Ventilated Seats and Auto AC.
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Features
- 7 Seater MUV
- Hybrid, 1598 cc Turbo Engine
- 10 Airbags
- Wireless Android Auto / Apple CarPlay, Wireless Charging
- 12.3 inches Infotainment, Heads Up Display (HUD)
- 360° View Camera, Front Parking Sensors
- ADAS, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist
- ESP, Hill Start Assist
Kia Sorento Specs
- 7 Seater MUV
- Hybrid, 1598 cc Turbo Engine
- 10 Airbags
- Wireless Android Auto / Apple CarPlay, Wireless Charging
- 12.3 inches Infotainment, Heads Up Display (HUD)
- 360° View Camera, Front Parking Sensors
- ADAS, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist
- ESP, Hill Start Assist
| Model | Sorento |
| Type | MUV |
| Warranty Details | 3 years, Unlimited Kms |
| Engine Type | Smartstream 1.6Turbo GDI Hybrid |
| Engine Displacement | 1598 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Motor Power | 47.7 kW |
| Maximum Power | 177.55 bhp @ 5500 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 265 Nm @ 1500-4500 rpm |
| Valves/Cylinder | 4 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic |
| Turbo Charger | Yes |
| Fuel Supply System | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed Automatic Gear Box |
| Drive Type | All Wheel Drive (AWD), with Terrain Modes (Snow/ Mud/ Sand) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L |
| Fuel Type | Hybrid |
| E20 Fuel Compliant | Yes |
| Emission Norm Compliance | Bharat Stage VI Phase 2 (BS VI 2.0) |
| Front Suspension | McPherson Strut & Stabilizer |
| Rear Suspension | Independent Multi-link |
| Steering Type | Power |
| Adjustable Steering | Yes, Tilt, Telescopic |
| Brake Type | Disc (Front), Disc (Rear) |
| Length | 4815 mm |
| Width | 1900 mm |
| Height | 1785 mm |
| Wheel Base | 2820 mm |
| Tyre Size | 235/ 55 R19 |
| Spare Wheel | Yes, 135/ 80 D18 |
| Number Of Doors | 5 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 Seater |
| Boot Space | 179 L |
| Engine Start/Stop Button | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control | Yes, Dual Zone |
| Power Windows Front | Yes |
| Power Windows Rear | Yes |
| One Touch Power Windows | All Windows |
| Electric Boot Opener | Yes, with Anti-pinch Function |
| Low Fuel Warning Light | Yes |
| Boot Light | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes |
| Inbuilt Navigation System | Yes |
| Keyless Entry | Yes |
| Drive Modes | Eco, Normal, Sport |
| Voice Control | Yes |
| Voice Control Features | Kia AI Assistant (Rear-time Generative AI) with Voice Command |
| Central Console Armrest | Yes, with Storage |
| Power Outlet 12V | Front & Rear |
| USB Charging Port Front | Yes, 2x C-Type |
| USB Charging Port Rear | Yes, 2x C-Type |
| Foldable Rear Seat | Yes, 50:50 Foldable Seat |
| Seat Features | Memory Functions For Seat, Seat Lumbar Support |
| Vanity Mirror | Driver & Passenger Side |
| Vanity Mirror Lights | Driver & Passenger Side |
| Passenger Accessories | Cabin Light Front, Rear Reading Lamp, Rear Seat Headrest, Reclining Rear Seats, Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest, Luggage Hook And Net |
| Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM) | Yes |
| Adjustable Headrest | Front, Rear |
| Bottle Holder | Front, Rear |
| Cup Holder | Front Centre, Rear |
| Steering Features | Leather Wrapped, Flat Bottom, Paddle Shifters, 4-Spoke |
| Extra Features | 2nd row 60:40 split seats with Slide, Recline, Remote Folding & Walk-in Function, Outside Pull-Type Grab Handles with Touch Sensor & Pocket Lighting, One-touch Seat Adjust (Boss Mode) |
| ORVM Color | Body Colored |
| Bumper Color | Body Colored |
| Door Handle Color | Body Colored |
| Interior Door Handle Finish | Metal-Painted |
| Front Grille Design | KIA Digital Tiger Face |
| Exterior Style | Single Tone |
| Dashboard Style | Dual Tone, Premium Black & Olive Brown |
| Steering Mounted Controls | Audio, Voice |
| Alloy Wheels | Yes |
| Anti Lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes |
| Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) | Yes |
| Speed-Sense Auto Door Lock | Yes |
| Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) | Yes |
| Impact-Sense Auto Door Unlock | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes |
| Seat Belt Warning | Yes |
| Rear Seat Belt Warning | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mount | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Yes |
| Anti-Pinch Power Windows | Yes |
| IRVM Type | Auto Dimming, Advanced Digital |
| Heads-Up Display (HUD) | Yes, with Memory Function |
| Engine Immobilizer | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Device | Yes |
| Parking Sensors | Front, Rear, Side |
| Number Of Airbags | 10 |
| Airbags | Driver, Passenger, Side, Knee, Curtain |
| Safe Exit Assist | Yes |
| Seat Belts | Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts |
| Vehicle Control | Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Hill Start Assist |
| Electric Parking Brake (EPB) | Yes, with Auto Hold |
| Emergency Stop Signal | Yes |
| Door Lock | Central Locking, Child Safety Locks |
| Headlamps | LED Headlamps, Automatic Headlamps, Follow Me Home Headlamps |
| Projector Headlamps | Yes, Crystal Cube LED Projection Headlamps |
| Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) | Yes, LED DRLs |
| High Beam Assist | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Dynamic Guidelines |
| 360° View Camera | Yes |
| Dash Cam | Dash Cam Front, Dash Cam Rear |
| Advanced Safety Features | Blind View Monitor |
| Extra Features | VSM (Vehicle Stability Management), DBC (Downhill Brake Control), MCB (Multi-Collision Brake), Rollover Sensor |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Yes |
| Blind Spot Monitor | Yes |
| Cross Traffic Alert | Yes |
| Lane Keep Assist | Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning | Yes |
| Auto Stop And Go Traffic | Yes |
| Adaptive Light Control | Yes |
| Forward Collision Warning | Yes |
| Driver Attention Warning | Yes |
| Additional ADAS Features | Lane Following Assist (LFA), Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA), Highway Driving Assist (HDA), Parking Collision Avoidance Assist-Reverse (PCA-R), Navigation Based Smart Cruise Control Zone (NSCC-Z), Navigation Based Smart Cruise Control - Curve (NSCC-C) |
| Air Conditioner | Yes |
| Heater | Yes |
| Instrument Cluster | 12.3 inches, Digital |
| Multi Information Display (MID) | Color TFT MID |
| Tachometer | Yes |
| Electronic Multi Trip Meter | Yes |
| Lighting | 64 Color Ambient Mood Lighting |
| Adjustable Seats | Electric Adjustable Seats, Electric Height Adjustable Driving Seat |
| Seats Features | Ventilated Front Seats, Ventilated Rear Seats |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette |
| Adjustable Headlights | Yes |
| Front Fog Lights | Yes, LED |
| Tail Lights | LED, Starmap Tail Lamps |
| Brake Lights | LED |
| High Mount Stop Lamp | Yes, LED |
| Wheel Design | Alloy, Premium Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels |
| Lighting | Crystal Cube MFR LED Headlamps with Auto Light Control, Progressive Turn Indicators |
| Defoggers | Front Window Defogger |
| Rain Sensing Wiper | Yes |
| Rear Window Wiper | Yes, with Washer |
| Electric Folding ORVM | Yes, with Auto Fold |
| Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM) | ORVM Turn Indicators, Electrically Adjustable ORVM |
| Roof Features | Roof Rail |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Dual Pane |
| Body Design | Side Stepper, Rear Spoiler, Tinted Glass |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB Input Port | Yes |
| Android Auto | Yes, Wireless |
| Apple Carplay | Yes, Wireless |
| Mirror Link | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Connected Car Tech | Yes, Kia Connect 2.0 |
| Remote Parking | Yes |
| App To Car Connectivity | Yes |
| Other Connected Car Features | OTA Software Updates |
| Touch Screen | Yes |
| Display Size | 12.3 inches |
| Speakers Brand | BOSE |
| Front Speakers | Yes |
| Rear Speakers | Yes |
| Speakers Count | 12 |
| Media Player | Radio |
Kia Sorento Variants
32 VariantsLatest Updates
- 9 Sept 2026
- First Kia Sorento deliveries have begun in India, with the initial customer handover taking place in Delhi-NCR. Wider deliveries are expected to follow across the country.
- 8 Sept 2026
- The Sorento is emerging as a serious alternative to the Toyota Fortuner, with its lower entry price, premium cabin and hybrid option strengthening its case. The Fortuner still retains an advantage for buyers prioritising ruggedness and established resale value.
- 6 Sept 2026
- The first Indian showroom impressions highlight a premium-looking cabin, well-finished controls and a surprisingly manageable road presence despite the Sorento's 4.8-metre-plus length. The third row remains the main practicality point to check in person.
- 5 Sept 2026
- The Sorento has received a strong response to its launch positioning, particularly for combining a turbo-petrol hybrid, diesel, 6- and 7-seat layouts, FWD and AWD choices. The introductory ₹27.99 lakh starting price has also made the SUV considerably more aggressive than earlier expectations.
- 4 Sept 2026
- The Sorento's launch pricing has triggered comparisons with the Mahindra XUV 7XO, Toyota Fortuner and Skoda Kodiaq, with the base variants viewed as particularly aggressive on value. Higher trims move into territory where buyers may also consider entry-level luxury SUVs.
- The India-spec Sorento's hybrid powertrain is available with AWD, while higher variants also bring a six-seat configuration with captain's chairs. This combination gives it a distinct position against the Fortuner, Kodiaq and Innova Hycross.
- Kia launched the Sorento in India at ₹27.99 lakh ex-showroom, with the range extending to ₹40.39 lakh. The SUV is locally assembled and offered with 1.6-litre turbo-petrol strong-hybrid and 2.2-litre diesel powertrains.
- 3 Sept 2026
- Ahead of launch, the Sorento became one of the most anticipated new three-row SUVs in India's premium segment, with its hybrid-AWD combination a major differentiator. The September 4 launch date was confirmed and bookings had already opened.
- 20 Aug 2026
- Kia revealed the India-spec Sorento and started local production at its Anantapur facility ahead of the September 4 launch. Hybrid AWD and diesel powertrains were confirmed for India.
- 15 Aug 2026
- Pre-launch discussions increasingly focused on whether the Sorento can challenge the Fortuner while offering a more premium, car-like experience. Concerns centred on long-term reliability and whether Kia can establish enough resale value in this price segment.
- 15 Jul 2026
- Unofficial Sorento bookings at some dealerships triggered warnings to wait for Kia India's formal booking process because specifications, pricing and delivery timelines had not yet been finalised. The expected price at the time was around ₹40 lakh, but later official pricing came in substantially lower.
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