Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Kia Sorento Launches in India With Hybrid, Diesel and AWD
Kia has introduced a large SUV called the Sorento in India.
It is bigger and positioned above the Seltos in Kia's lineup.
The SUV can carry six or seven people.
Buyers can choose between a diesel engine and a petrol engine that works with an electric motor.
Some versions can send power to all four wheels.
The Sorento has large screens, comfortable ventilated seats, a sunroof and a Bose sound system.
It also includes cameras and driver-assistance tools to improve safety.
Reports before the launch gave different power and torque figures, but the launch coverage confirmed the price and main equipment.
Kia India has launched the Sorento in India at a starting price of Rs 27.99 lakh ex-showroom.
The three-row SUV is positioned above the Seltos and offers six- and seven-seat configurations.
Powertrains include a 1.6-litre petrol strong hybrid and a 2.2-litre diesel, with front- and all-wheel-drive options depending on variant.
Features include dual 12.3-inch displays, ventilated second-row seats, a panoramic sunroof, powered tailgate and an available 12-speaker Bose audio system.
Safety equipment rises to ten airbags, Level 2+ ADAS with 30 features, surround-view monitoring, remote parking assistance and multi-collision braking.
- Who
- Kia India.
- What
- The company launched the Sorento SUV with hybrid and diesel powertrains, six- and seven-seat layouts, and front- or all-wheel-drive options.
- When
- September 4 at 12 PM.
- Where
- India; the SUV is manufactured at Kia's plant in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- The Sorento is intended to be Kia India's range-topping internal-combustion SUV and marks the company's entry into India's premium three-row and all-wheel-drive SUV segments.
Launch Coverage
Pre-launch Coverage
Powertrain outputs
Launch Coverage
The launch report states that the hybrid produces 238hp and 265Nm, while the diesel produces 193hp and 442Nm.
Pre-launch Coverage
The earlier live report cited approximately 226.8hp and 380Nm for the hybrid and around 199hp and 441Nm for the diesel.
All-wheel-drive availability
Launch Coverage
The launch report says the hybrid has all-wheel drive and that lower diesel versions are front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive standard on the higher HTX grade.
Pre-launch Coverage
Another report says both engines are available with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, depending on the version.
Wheel size
Launch Coverage
One launch article describes the Sorento as having 18-inch alloy wheels.
Pre-launch Coverage
Another article describes the SUV as having 19-inch alloy wheels.
Safety classification
Launch Coverage
Launch coverage describes the top version as having Level 2+ ADAS and a 30-feature safety suite.
Pre-launch Coverage
The pre-launch report referred to Level 2 ADAS and did not include the later 30-feature description.
- Starting price
- Rs 27.99 lakh ex-showroom for the diesel; the hybrid is listed at Rs 29.49 lakh ex-showroom.
- Dimensions
- 4,815mm long, 1,900mm wide and 1,785mm high, with a 2,815mm wheelbase.
- Seating
- Six-seat and seven-seat configurations; six-seat versions use second-row captain chairs.
- Hybrid powertrain
- A 1.6-litre petrol engine and electric motor, with the launch report stating 238hp combined output and 265Nm of torque.
- Diesel powertrain
- A 2.2-litre diesel producing 193hp and 442Nm according to the launch report, paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission.
- Cabin equipment
- Dual 12.3-inch displays on higher versions, ventilated first- and second-row seats, panoramic sunroof, powered tailgate, head-up display and available 12-speaker Bose audio.
- Safety equipment
- Up to ten airbags, Level 2+ ADAS with a 30-feature suite, surround-view and blind-view monitors, remote parking assistance and multi-collision braking.
Sources
Kia Sorento Launched at Rs 27.99 Lakh: 5 Things To Know About the Hybrid SUV
Kia Sorento launched in India at ₹27.99 lakh: Check price, hybrid AWD, features and specs
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