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2026 Kia Sorento EX
SUV · 227–281 hp · 23–37 mpg combined
Overview.
At a glance
Good
- Up to 281 hp
- EPA-estimated 37 mpg combined
- 3,500-lb max towing
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
Watch for
- 12.6 cu ft cargo
- 2,000-lb hybrid towing
The 2026 Kia Sorento EX offers gas, hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, depending on the version. MSRP runs from $38,290 to $48,290. Seating ranges from 6 to 7, while cargo volume is 12.6 cu ft.
The 2.5L turbo gas engine produces 281 hp and uses an 8-speed automated manual transmission. Hybrid versions produce 227 hp, while the all-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid produces 261 hp; both use a 6-speed shiftable automatic. EPA-estimated combined fuel economy spans 23 mpg for the gas versions, 34 mpg for the all-wheel-drive hybrid, 37 mpg for the front-wheel-drive hybrid and 33 mpg for the plug-in hybrid. Maximum towing is 3,500 lbs with the gas powertrain and 2,000 lbs with the hybrid powertrains.
Standard equipment includes a 12.3-inch infotainment display, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless charging, heated front seats, adaptive cruise control, a rearview camera, and front and rear parking sensors. The EX also includes lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert and a pre-collision safety system.
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The numbers.
Five configurations: all-wheel or front-wheel drive, 8-speed automated manual or 6-speed automatic.
132 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- reclining rear seats
- folding center armrest
- manual folding split-bench third row seats
- keyless ignition
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- rear view camera
- front and rear parking sensors
- Wireless charging
- adaptive cruise control
- front, rear and 3rd row cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- front seatback storage
- manual rear seat easy entry
- leather steering wheel
- Dual zone front climate control
- rear ventilation ducts
- extended cabin heating/cooling
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
- turn signal in mirrors
- 1 one-touch power windows
- hands-free entry
- Heated mirrors
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- leatherette
- bucket front seats
- 8-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- 8-way power passenger seat
- height adjustable passenger seat
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- Transmission
- Drive type
- descent control
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- dual fuel injection
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- four-wheel independent suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- painted alloy wheels
- 20 x 8.5 in. wheels
- All season tires
- 255/45R20 tires
- temporary spare tire
- inside mounted spare tire
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Maximum cargo capacity
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Angle of approach
- Angle of departure
- Curb weight
- Maximum towing capacity
- Gross weight
- Country of final assembly
- blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
- Lane keep assist
- Rear cross traffic alert
- Driver attention alert
- pre-collision safety system
- post-collision safety system
- dual front and dual rear side-mounted airbags
- front, rear and third row head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
- Emergency braking assist
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- LED headlamp
- daytime running lights
- front fog/driving lights
- Turn signal mirrors
- 2 front headrests
- Front height adjustable headrests
- 3 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- 12.3" infotainment display size
- AM/FM stereo
- 6 total speakers
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- USB connection
- USB with external media control
- satellite radio satellite radio
- 3 months of provided satellite radio service
- Emergency Service
- Airbag Deployment Notification
- Vehicle Alarm notification
- Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance
- Hands-Free Calling
- Roadside Assistance
- Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)
- Destination Download
2 interiors
- Gray
- Black
Both leatherette.
13 factory paints
- Wolf Gray
- Steel Gray
- Mineral Blue
- Interstellar Gray
- Ebony Black
- Midnight Lake Blue
- Aurora Black Pearl
- Volcanic Sand
- Glacial White Pearl
- Cityscape Green
- Panthera Metal
- Snow White Pearl
- Ivory Silver
6 of the 13 are shown on the car at the top.
Safety and recalls
2 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2026 Sorento. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
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