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2026 Kia Sorento X-Line SX

SUV · 281 hp · 23 mpg combined

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$43,890Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

281 hp23 mpg combinedAWD

Good

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

Watch for

12.6 cu ft cargo
EPA-estimated 23 mpg combined

The 2026 Kia Sorento X-Line SX is a 6-seat SUV with an MSRP of $43,890.

It has all-wheel drive, while a turbocharged 2.5L 4-cylinder engine produces 281 hp through an 8-speed automated manual transmission.

Maximum towing capacity is 3,500 lbs, and fuel economy is an EPA-estimated 23 mpg combined. Seats total 6, and cargo volume is 12.6 cu ft. The second row reclines, while the third row has manual-folding split-bench seats.

Standard cabin features include heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, dual-zone front climate control and two moonroof panels. A 12.3-inch infotainment display, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless charging and a 12-speaker Bose audio system are also standard. Driver-assistance equipment includes blind-spot and lane-departure warnings, lane-keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert and a pre-collision safety system. 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 X-Line$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 (X-Line)$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−$11,700LX191 hp $35,090−$8,800S191 hp $38,290−$5,600EX281 hp $42,090−$1,800SX281 hp $42,590−$1,300X-Line EX281 hp $43,890This trimX-Line SX281 hp $46,590+$2,700X-Line SX Prestige281 hp $47,590+$3,700X-Pro SX Prestige281 hp

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

The numbers.

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

281hp2.5L four-cylinder turbo

311lb-ftTorque

23mpgCombined · 20 city · 27 highway

AWD8-speed automated manual

6Seats

12.6 cu ftCargo volume

4,250 lbsCurb weight

5,512 lbsGVWR

3,500 lbsMax towing

141 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

Black
Gray

Both leatherette.

8 factory paints

Road Rider Brown
Ebony Black
Glacial White Pearl
Ivory Silver
Jungle Green
Midnight Lake Blue
Panthera Metal
Wolf Gray

Safety and recalls

2 recall campaigns on file.

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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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