2026 Kia Sorento S
2026 Kia Sorento S
Pricing
Base MSRP$35,290
Destination Fee$1,495
Powertrain & Performance
Engine2.5L 4-cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine, DOHC 16-valve HLA
Displacement2.5 (2,497 cc)
Cylinder ConfigurationInline 4
Horsepower191 hp
Horsepower Peak RPM6,100 rpm
Torque181 lb-ft
Torque Peak RPM4,000 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 16-valve HLA
Fuel InjectionGDI + MPI
Forced InductionNaturally aspirated
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded (87 or higher)
Fuel Tank Capacity17.7 gal
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission8-speed Automatic
Transmission Speeds8
Gear Ratios1st 4.487/2nd 2.764/3rd 1.773/4th 1.388/5th 1.208/6th 1.000/7th 0.799/8th 0.635/Rev 3.081 (:1)
Final Drive Ratio3.798:1 (FWD) / 4.081:1 (AWD)
Drive TypeFWD standard; AWD available (+$2,000)
Electrified Powertrain
Powertrain TypeICE
Fuel Economy
City23 mpg
Highway31 mpg
Combined26 mpg
Capability & Weights
Towing Capacity2,000 (braked) / 1,650 (unbraked); Towing Package not offered on S
Payload1,537–1,614 (FWD) / 1,278–1,356 (AWD)
Curb Weight3,898–3,975 (FWD) / 4,045–4,123 (AWD)
GVWR5,512 (FWD) / 5,401 (AWD)
Dimensions
Exterior Length189.6 in
Exterior Width74.8 in
Exterior Height66.7 (66.9 with roof rack)
Wheelbase110.8 in
Front Track64.8 in
Rear Track65.2 in
Turning Diameter37.9 ft
Ground Clearance6.9 in
Interior Room
Cargo Volume (behind last row)12.6 (SAE, behind 3rd row) / 6.3 (VDA)
Maximum Cargo Volume75.5 (SAE, behind 1st row) / 70.5–72.1 (VDA)
Seating Capacity7
Front Headroom40.3 in
Rear Headroom39.1 in
Third Row Headroom36.8 in
Front Legroom41.4 in
Rear Legroom41.7 in
Third Row Legroom29.6 in
Front Shoulder Room59.1 in
Rear Shoulder Room58.1 in
Front Hip Room55.6 in
Rear Hip Room55.1 in
Chassis & Suspension
Front SuspensionMcPherson strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-Link
SteeringColumn-mounted MDPS, 13.72:1 ratio, 2.62 turns lock-to-lock
BrakesVentilated disc front (12.8in) / ventilated disc rear (12.0in)
Wheels7.5J x 18 alloy, Gloss Black
Tires235/60R18
AWD / Drive SystemFWD standard; AWD optional
Interior & Comfort
Seating MaterialPremium Leatherette
Driver Seat10-way power w/ 2-way power lumbar
Front Passenger Seat4-way manual
2nd Row Seating60/40 split-folding (captain's chairs optional/standard on higher trims)
3rd Row SeatingStandard (7-passenger)
Heated SeatsStandard (front, 3 settings)
Steering WheelLeather-wrapped, tilt & telescopic
Climate ControlDual-zone automatic
Remote StartStandard
12V / USB Outlets12V (rear floor console, luggage); USB/aux/iPod input; wireless phone charger
Sunroof / MoonroofOptional (S Panoramic Sunroof Package, $1,300)
Wireless Phone ChargingStandard
Technology & Entertainment
Infotainment12.3-in touchscreen, Radio, Bluetooth, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay (ccNC Lite)
Screen Size12.3 in
Apple CarPlay / Android AutoStandard (Apple CarPlay + Android Auto)
Phone ConnectivityStandard — Bluetooth w/ voice recognition, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Kia Connect / Connected ServicesStandard, all trims
Audio SystemStandard sound system
Steering Wheel Audio ControlsStandard
Driver Display4.3-in color TFT LCD cluster
Safety & Driver Assistance (Kia Drive Wise)
AirbagsStandard — 7 total (dual front advanced, dual front seat-mounted side, driver's knee, full-length side curtain, rear side)
ABSStandard
Stability ControlStandard (ESC)
Traction ControlStandard (integrated with ESC)
Blind-Spot Collision-AvoidanceStandard (BCW)
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-AvoidanceStandard (RCCA)
Forward Collision-Avoidance (FCA)Standard (FCA Fusion — car/pedestrian/cyclist + Junction Turning FCA-JT)
Automatic Emergency BrakingStandard (via FCA)
Smart Cruise Control (SCC)Standard (SCC with Stop & Go)
Lane Departure WarningStandard (LDW)
Lane Keeping / Lane Following AssistStandard (LKAS + LFA)
Parking Sensors / Remote Smart Parking AssistStandard (PDW-F&R); RSPA not offered on Sorento
Backup Camera / Surround View MonitorStandard rearview camera; SVM not available
Tire Pressure MonitorStandard (TPMS High-Line)
Brake AssistStandard (integrated with FCA)
Rear Child Safety LocksStandard (LATCH + rear door child locks)
Security SystemStandard — Keyless Entry w/ alarm & panic, push-button start w/ Smart Key
Exterior & Lighting
HeadlightsStandard (LED projector headlamps, low/high beam); LED fog lights on EX/SX/SXP
Daytime Running LightsStandard (Amber LED)
Brake LightsStandard — LED rear combination lamps (LX/S) or LED high-mount stop lamp (all)
MirrorsPower-adjustable w/ integrated LED turn signals, heated; power side-folding on SX/SXP
GrilleBlack
Rear SpoilerStandard (liftgate-mounted spoiler)
AntennaStandard (shark fin antenna)
Body MaterialUnibody
Skid Plates / CladdingX-Line bumper w/ molded-in skid plates optional (EX/SX)/standard (SXP); functional front skid plate optional accessory ($350, all trims)
Warranty
Basic5 yr / 60,000 mi
Powertrain10 yr / 100,000 mi
Corrosion5 yr / 100,000 mi
Roadside Assistance5 yr / 60,000 mi
Packages & Options
Package 1S Panoramic Sunroof Package
Package 1 — IncludesFull-length one-touch panoroof w/ sliding sunshade, full LED interior lighting — $1,300
Other Available OptionsNone selected — trim-level row
Available Colors
Exterior ColorsWolf Gray, Glacial White Pearl, Midnight Lake Blue
Interior ColorsBlack (Premium Leatherette)