KIA ANNOUNCES PRICING FOR 2026 SORENTO HEV

• New X-Line SX-Prestige trim adds blackout exterior design elements
• Terrain Mode now standard on all AWD¹ trims
• 2026 Sorento HEV MSRP starts at $38,890²

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia America has announced pricing for the 2026 Sorento Hybrid. Designed for drivers who demand performance, style and functionality, the 2026 Sorento HEV features a host of exterior enhancements, including an all-new X-Line trim, featuring glossy black wheels, window surround, lower front and rear trim, front air intake, roof rails³, radiator grille surround for a cleaner, bolder look. Matching its sleek look, the 2026 Sorento now comes standard with new Terrain Mode on AWD-equipped models, providing enhanced traction and stability for confident driving across different types of terrain.

Inside, a new steering wheel design more closely identifies it with other models in the Kia lineup. For 2026, the Dust Blue interior color package has been removed, while a new one-tone black leather-trimmed option has been added to the interior lineup, as well.

With bold styling, innovative hybrid performance, and a feature-rich cabin, the 2026 Sorento HEV reinforces Kia's commitment to making electrified mobility more accessible and exciting than before.

What's New:

• All Trims (standard)
  • New steering wheel design with hands-on-detection technology
• EX HEV
  • Standard 2^nd-row bench seat replaces Captain's Chairs
  • Available EX Premium Package (replaces Pano pkg) adds 2^nd-row Captain's Chairs, Bose⁴ Premium Audio and Panoramic Roof
• New X-Line SX-P Trims (standard)
  • Dark Gun Metal front & rear lower bumper trim, grille surround and lower door garnish
  • Black high gloss window surround, roof rails and mirror caps
  • Black 19-inch wheel (no machine finish), black glossy/gun metal fender garnish
  • X-Line badge replaces HEV badge

Click below for more information about the 2026 Sorento HEV:

• Vehicle specifications, including fuel economy
• Features and options

Kia America – about us
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys. Kia is recognized as one of the TIME World's Most Sustainable Companies of 2024. Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and WNBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America*.

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* Select trims of the 2025 all-electric EV6 and EV9 all-electric three-row SUV, Sportage (excludes HEV and PHEV models), Sorento (excludes HEV and PHEV models), and Telluride are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts. 

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