Kia Sorento: The Indian SUV market has seen tremendous changes for the last few years, and now it seems that Kia is once again preparing for a big bang. The company has already made a distinct identity from premium cars such as EV6, EV9 and Syros, and is now under discussion Kia Sorento, which could create a new stir in India’s premium 7-seater SUV segment in 2026. This SUV will compete directly with Skoda Kodiaq and the upcoming VW Tayron. So let’s know its full details.
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Kia Sorento
Let us tell you that Kia Sorento is an established D-segment SUV worldwide, currently available in its fourth generation. It was first introduced in 2020 and its facelift was launched in 2023. The new Sorento is also being prepared for India. Kia has imported its latest model in prototype India and it can be seen many times during testing in the coming months. Talking about launch time, Sorento can be launched in the Indian market in the festive season of 2026, so that it can reach as many buyers as possible.
Exterior Design
Kia Sorento’s design is not quite flashy, but quite elegant and balanced like the rest of modern Kia models. Its upright bonnet and long body profile give it a strong presence of a premium SUV.
- Vertical headlamps with T-shaped DRLs
- Broad rectangular grille in which hexagonal pattern appears
- Vertical LED tail lights, which come with diagonal lighting pattern
While the global model comes with 20-inch wheels, it’s expected that 19-inch alloy wheels will be offered in India to maintain cost balance.
Interior Design
As soon as you enter the cabin, the first attention goes to its sleek and ultra-modern interior. Sorento’s dashboard comes with horizontal layout, which connects subtly to front door panels. Kia’s off-centered logo on the steering wheel and the clean console with electronic parking brake give it an upscale look. The largest highlight is its curved digital display panel, which includes two large 12.3-inch screens.
Both run on Kia’s new ccNC operating system, which is known for smooth performance. Talking about seats configuration, Sorento global markets have both 6-seater and 7-seater options. However, what variant Kia will bring to India is not yet decided.
Engine
Kia Sorento will launch in India with likily hybrid powertrain. It will have 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine and together with permanent magnet synchronous motor. The SUV is given 1.49 kWh battery pack to power the Hybrid system, which is located below the front seat. Talking about transmission, it will get 6-speed automatic gearbox standard. AWD variant is available in global markets, but is more likely to bring only FWD models to India.
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Price
Based on Market reports, it is estimated that the price of Kia Sorento may be ₹35 lakh+ (ex-showroom) in India. This makes it stand out directly against Skoda Kodiaq.