Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Kia Sorento Set for India Launch With Hybrid, Diesel Options
Kia plans to launch a large SUV called the Sorento in India.
The launch is scheduled for September 4, 2026, although one report describes it as happening tomorrow.
The Sorento is expected to be Kia’s first hybrid SUV in India.
It may also be available with a diesel engine.
Some versions are expected to have all-wheel drive and special terrain modes.
The SUV may seat six or seven people.
It is expected to have large screens, a sunroof, comfortable seats and safety-driving technology.
Kia also plans to introduce its Kia AI Assistant, which uses Live Generative AI.
The expected price is around Rs 40 lakh before taxes and registration.
Kia is scheduled to launch the Sorento in India on September 4, 2026.
The SUV is expected to offer a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol strong hybrid and a 2.2-litre diesel engine.
The hybrid is rated at 238 hp and 380 Nm, while the diesel produces 202 hp and 441 Nm.
Expected features include six- and seven-seat layouts, twin 12.3-inch displays, a panoramic sunroof and Level 2 ADAS.
The Sorento is expected to cost around Rs 40 lakh and will be locally assembled at Kia’s Anantapur facility.
- Who
- Kia and its Sorento SUV.
- What
- Kia is preparing to launch the Sorento in India with hybrid and diesel powertrains, premium features and expected all-wheel-drive variants.
- When
- September 4, 2026; one article refers to the launch as occurring tomorrow.
- Where
- India, with local assembly at Kia’s Anantapur manufacturing facility.
- Why
- To expand Kia’s SUV portfolio, enter the Indian hybrid-SUV segment and position the Sorento as its flagship SUV in India.
- Launch date
- Scheduled for September 4, 2026
- Expected price
- Around Rs 40 lakh, ex-showroom
- Hybrid powertrain
- 1.6-litre turbo-petrol strong hybrid producing 238 hp and 380 Nm
- Diesel powertrain
- 2.2-litre diesel producing 202 hp and 441 Nm
- Seating
- Expected six- and seven-seat configurations
- Technology
- Kia AI Assistant powered by Live Generative AI
- Assembly
- Kia’s Anantapur manufacturing facility
