Kia India has unveiled its newest providing for the Indian market, the Kia Sorento SUV. With this new seven-seater SUV coming into this section, it packs in some new options in addition to the first-ever hybrid powertrain from Kia.
The Kia Sorento was lengthy awaited for the Indian market because it fills the hole between the Seltos and the Carnival. However what’s the Sorento going to supply for the Indian market? Let’s take a look at it:
Design
Kia has revealed the design of the Sorento SUV, forward of its official launch in India on September 4, 2026, with photographs of the outside and inside being showcased. Let’s dive deeper into what the photographs inform us about this premium SUV.
On the outside, it has a daring new look with ice-cube-shaped LED headlamps with LED DRLs, together with the signature Kia nostril upfront, and a cut up air-intake setup down the bumper with LED fog lamps current in it.
Within the profile, you possibly can see the chrome window line that rises down on the finish of the rear quarter of the physique, colored door handles, and aspect door cladding as nicely. It additionally has enormous dual-tone end alloy wheels that look good with it.
On the rear, the Sorento options cut up LED taillamps, together with a sculpted tailgate look, with the Kia emblem within the centre. It additionally has an built-in spoiler with a high-mount cease lamp and a neatly hidden rear wiper as nicely. Over to the rear bumper, it will get a silver skid plate together with the reverse lamps positioned in it.
Inside
Coming to the inside, the Sorento has a totally new dashboard setup with twin shows, which embrace a big infotainment system and a digital driver’s show, neatly built-in AC vents into the dashboard, ambient lighting which additionally extends into the entrance door panel which has a textured look on it, and a dual-tone beige and gray cabin theme that additionally carries over to the brand new steering wheel as nicely.
The Sorento has loads of cupboard space as nicely, with two cup holders on the centre console, massive door pockets, and, to extend the sense of house, it does supply a panoramic sunroof as nicely. Transferring to the second and third row seats, it’s provided with a captain’s seat configuration and can add to the premium attraction for this section.
Options & Security
The all-new Sorento is predicted to have options corresponding to a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen system with wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and new first-in-the-segment generative AI with linked automobile know-how in addition to a 12.3-inch digital driver’s show. Trying on the inside photographs, it’s also getting powered and ventilated entrance seats with a reminiscence operate for the driving force’s seat, a premium Bose sound system, and the group favorite panoramic sunroof.
Whereas not a lot is understood concerning the security gear, it’s anticipated to have 6 airbags, Degree-2 ADAS (Superior Driver Help System), a 360-degree digital camera, an in-built dashcam for entrance and rear view, a tyre stress monitoring system (TPMS), digital parking brake (EPB), digital stability management (ESC), digital IRVM for added visibility, and ISOFIX little one seat mounts.
Anticipated Powertrain Choices
Whereas Kia has formally confirmed that the India-spec Sorento will characteristic a diesel engine alongside an all-wheel-drive hybrid powertrain setup, the precise particulars stay undisclosed.
However, as the worldwide model of the Kia Sorento additionally has related powertrain choices, listed here are the anticipated specs of each powertrains:
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Engine |
1.6-litre Turbo-Petrol Hybrid |
2.2-litre Diesel |
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Energy |
238 PS (mixed) |
202 PS |
|
Torque |
380 Nm (mixed) |
441 Nm |
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Transmission |
eCVT |
8-speed DCT |
|
Drivetrain |
AWD |
FWD |
*AWD- All-wheel Drive, FWD- Entrance-wheel Drive, DCT- Twin Clutch Transmission
*World-spec Kia Sorento Engine Picture
Anticipated Worth & Rivals
The Kia Sorento is predicted to be priced round Rs 40 lakh (ex-showroom), which places this premium SUV in competitors with the likes of the Skoda Kodiaq, Volkswagen Tayron, Jeep Meridian, Honda ZR-V, Toyota Fortuner, and the MG Majestor.
CarDekho Says….
The Kia Sorento is Kia’s first premium providing for this section, and with it being regionally manufactured in India and the introduction of a hybrid powertrain for this section, we anticipate it to be priced aggressively alongside its German opponents.
It’s anticipated to be priced round Rs 40 lakh (ex-showroom); it does should cross the Kia identification for this section, as patrons may want a number of the German choices and even an entry-level luxurious automobile for that matter.
