Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Kia Launches Locally Made Sorento SUV at Rs 27.99 Lakh
Kia has introduced a new large SUV called the Sorento in India.
It is meant for families and can seat six or seven people.
The SUV starts at Rs 27.99 lakh.
Buyers can choose between a hybrid petrol engine and a diesel engine.
They can also choose front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
Kia is making the Sorento at its plant in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh.
This is Kia’s first hybrid offering in India, according to the company.
The India-spec model also includes Kia’s AI Assistant with real-time generative AI features.
Kia has entered India’s premium three-row SUV segment with the locally manufactured Sorento.
The Kia Sorento starts at Rs 27.99 lakh and offers six- and seven-seat configurations.
Powertrain options include a 1.6-litre strong-hybrid petrol engine and a 2.2-litre diesel engine.
The SUV is available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
Kia says the India-spec Sorento introduces its first hybrid offering and a global debut for its AI Assistant with real-time generative AI.
- Who
- Kia, led in India by MD and CEO Gwanggu Lee.
- What
- Kia introduced the locally manufactured Sorento premium three-row SUV in India.
- When
- Friday; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Where
- India, with the SUV assembled at Kia’s plant in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh; the announcement was datelined Pune.
- Why
- Kia said it was entering the premium three-row SUV segment and aiming to set a new benchmark with the Sorento.
- Starting price
- Rs 27.99 lakh
- Seating options
- Six-seat and seven-seat configurations
- Engine options
- 1.6-litre strong-hybrid petrol and 2.2-litre diesel
- Drivetrain options
- Front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive
- Manufacturing
- Locally assembled at Kia’s Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh plant
- Technology
- Kia AI Assistant with real-time generative AI capabilities
- Market segment
- Premium three-row SUVs