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2026 Kia Sorento SX

SUV · 281 hp · 23 mpg combined

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$42,090Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

281 hp23 mpg combinedFWD

Good

281-hp turbo engine
3,500-lb max towing
Heated and ventilated front seats
12-speaker Bose audio

Watch for

No all-wheel drive version
12.6 cu ft cargo

The 2026 Kia Sorento SX is a six-seat gas SUV with an MSRP of $42,090.

Its turbocharged 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine sends 281 horsepower through an 8-speed automated manual transmission to the front wheels. Maximum towing capacity is 3,500 lbs, while fuel economy is an EPA-estimated 23 mpg combined. It has 12.6 cu ft of cargo space.

Standard cabin equipment includes leatherette upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, dual-zone front climate control and wireless charging. A 12.3-inch infotainment display works with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, while the Bose audio system has 12 speakers and a subwoofer. Driver-assistance features include adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors, and front, side and rear cameras.

The basic and roadside warranties run 60 months or 60,000 miles. Powertrain coverage runs 120 months or 100,000 miles, and rust coverage runs 60 months or 100,000 miles. This model year has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.

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16 factory options, from $45 to $1,500.

Rear Seat Entertainment System$1,500

Side Step Bars, Black$749

Tow Hitch PnP (Turbo Only)$625

Cross Bars$395

Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Homelink (PnP)$375

Skid Plate, Front$350

All Weather Floor Mats$265

Carpeted Floor Mats$235

Cargo Cover$200

Mud Guards$160

Cargo Tray, Folding$130

Carpet Cargo Mat w/Seatback Protection$130

Wheel Locks, Chrome (EX & Higher)$80

Roadside Assistance Kit$75

Cargo Net$65

First Aid Kit, Small$45

Which Sorento is right for you?

Eight trims, $32,190 to $47,590. Tap one to open it.

$32,190−$9,900LX191 hp $35,090−$7,000S191 hp $38,290−$3,800EX281 hp $42,090This trimSX281 hp $42,590+$500X-Line EX281 hp $43,890+$1,800X-Line SX281 hp $46,590+$4,500X-Line SX Prestige281 hp $47,590+$5,500X-Pro SX Prestige281 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $3,800, from EX to SX.

The numbers.

One configuration: front-wheel drive, 8-speed automated manual.

281hp2.5L four-cylinder turbo

311lb-ftTorque

23mpgCombined · 20 city · 27 highway

FWD8-speed automated manual

6Seats

12.6 cu ftCargo volume

4,074 lbsCurb weight

5,401 lbsGVWR

3,500 lbsMax towing

139 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

Black
Gray

Both leatherette.

6 factory paints

Ebony Black
Panthera Metal
Glacial White Pearl
Wolf Gray
Midnight Lake Blue
Ivory Silver

Safety and recalls

2 recall campaigns on file.

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Overall—Not rated

Frontal—Not rated

Side—Not rated

Rollover—Not rated

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.

Basic

5 yr / 60,000 mi

Powertrain

10 yr / 100,000 mi

Rust

5 yr / 100,000 mi

Roadside

5 yr / 60,000 mi

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