2026 Kia Sorento SX Prestige
2026 Kia Sorento SX Prestige
Pricing
Base MSRP$47,790
Destination Fee$1,495
Powertrain & Performance
Engine2.5L Turbocharged 4-cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine, DOHC 16-valve HLA
Displacement2.5 (2,497 cc)
Cylinder ConfigurationInline 4
Horsepower281 hp
Horsepower Peak RPM5,800 rpm
Torque311 lb-ft
Torque Peak RPM1,700-4,000
ValvetrainDOHC, 16-valve HLA
Fuel InjectionGDI + MPI
Forced InductionTurbocharged
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded (87 or higher)
Fuel Tank Capacity17.7 gal
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission8-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)
Transmission Speeds8
Gear Ratios1st 3.429/2nd 2.217/3rd 2.217/4th 1.621/5th 0.860/6th 0.673/7th 0.791/8th 0.653/Rev 3.967 (:1)
Final Drive Ratio4.846:1 (1st) / 3.316:1 (2nd)
Drive TypeAWD only (X-Pro badging)
Sequential / Paddle ShiftStandard (paddle shifters)
Electrified Powertrain
Powertrain TypeICE
Fuel Economy
City20 mpg
Highway27 mpg
Combined23 mpg
Capability & Weights
Towing Capacity2,000 (braked, standard) / 3,500 standard, 4,500 optional (Towing Package) / 1,650 (unbraked)
Payload1,262–1,301 (AWD)
Curb Weight4,211–4,250 (AWD)
GVWR5,512 lbs
Dimensions
Exterior Length189.6 in
Exterior Width74.8 in
Exterior Height66.7 (66.9 with roof rack)
Wheelbase110.8 in
Front Track64.5 in
Rear Track64.8 in
Turning Diameter37.9 ft
Ground Clearance8.2 (AWD)
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 Capacity6
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)
Wheels20-in alloy Gloss Black (17-in Matte Black X-Pro wheels optional)
Tires255/45R20
AWD / Drive SystemAWD standard (Active On-Demand 4WD)
Interior & Comfort
Seating MaterialPerforated Leather
Driver Seat14-way power w/ 4-way lumbar + 2-way thigh extension + Integrated Memory System
Front Passenger Seat10-way power w/ 2-way power lumbar
2nd Row Seating60/40 split-folding (captain's chairs optional/standard on higher trims)
3rd Row SeatingStandard (6-passenger, 2nd-row captain's chairs)
Heated SeatsStandard (front, 3 settings)
Ventilated SeatsStandard (front, 3 settings)
Steering WheelLeather-wrapped, tilt & telescopic
Climate ControlDual-zone automatic
Remote StartStandard
Power Liftgate/TailgateStandard (Smart Power Tailgate w/ Auto Close)
Auto-Dimming MirrorStandard (Digital Camera Electrochromic mirror w/ HomeLink)
12V / USB Outlets12V (rear floor console, luggage); 115V inverter; USB/aux/iPod input; wireless phone charger
Sunroof / MoonroofStandard (panoramic sunroof with power shade)
Wireless Phone ChargingStandard
Technology & Entertainment
Infotainment12.3-in ccNC w/ Navigation, Radio, Satellite Radio, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
Screen Size12.3 in
NavigationStandard
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 System12-speaker Bose surround sound (incl. center speaker + external amplifier)
Steering Wheel Audio ControlsStandard
Driver Display12.3-in reconfigurable 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 + BCA)
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)
Lane Departure WarningStandard (LDW)
Lane Keeping / Lane Following AssistStandard (LKAS + LFA)
Parking Sensors / Remote Smart Parking AssistStandard (PDW-F&R w/ PDW-S + PCA-R); RSPA not offered on Sorento
Backup Camera / Surround View MonitorStandard rearview camera + SVM + BVM
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
GrilleGloss Black
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
Other Available OptionsNone selected — trim-level row
Available Colors
Exterior ColorsWolf Gray, Glacial White Pearl, Midnight Lake Blue
Interior ColorsBlack (Perforated Leather)