Kia unofficially opens bookings of the Sorento

Kia has unofficially commenced pre-bookings for the Sorento for an amount of Rs 25,000, our dealer sources have confirmed. The new model will serve as the flagship ICE-powered SUV of Kia India’s lineup. While the Sorento is expected to debut later this month, our dealer sources have hinted at an October 2026 launch. 

Kia Sorento: All that we know so far

Our dealer sources stated that a 1.6-litre strong-hybrid turbo-petrol engine would power the Sorento. While power figures remain under wraps, the UK-spec Sorento, for reference, gets a 1.6-litre strong-hybrid turbo-petrol engine that produces a combined 238hp and 380Nm of torque, and comes mated to a  6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. Depending on the market, the Sorento is offered in FWD or AWD configurations, and it remains to be seen what is brought to India. 

Additionally, dealers mentioned that the SUV would offer 5,6, and 7-seater configurations. If that’s the case, it would be the segment’s only model to offer three seating configurations. 

Kia Sorento: Additional details

The global-spec Sorento is 4,815mm long, 1,900mm wide, 1,700mm tall and gets a 2,815mm wheelbase. Being a slightly older model, it does not get the carmaker’s latest ‘Opposite Unite’ design language, though it retains typical Kia design details like the ‘Tiger nose’ inspired grille, and gets roof rails, chrome surrounds for the side windows and dual-tone 19-inch alloy wheels. Heavily camouflaged mules of the SUV have been spied testing previously on our roads. Its interior comes well equipped with features like dual 12.3-inch displays for the instrument and infotainment displays, panoramic sunroof, front seat ventilation, powered driver seat level 2 ADAS, 360-degree camera and more. 

The Sorento will be locally assembled in India. With an expected ex-showroom price of Rs 40 lakh to Rs 50 lakh, it will take on the likes of the Skoda Kodiaq and the Volkswagen Tyron.