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2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid

2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid

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Fuel Economy
34 - 36 combined mpg
Horsepower
227 hp
Curb Weight
4,211 - 4,345 pounds
Engine
4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 1.6 Liter

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Sorento Hybrid Consumer Sentiment

Owners give this generation Kia Sorento Hybrid (2021-current) a 3.9 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 68% recommend it. These figures are based on 65 consumer reviews, like these:

What Owners are Saying About the 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid

"Incredible vehicle"

"After a ton of research on many mid size SUVs, I went on test drives. After driving the 2021 Sorento SX Prestige, the choice was simple. This SUV has safety, comfort, performance, and convience features of vehicles costing many thousands more. The ride quality is outstanding and a pleasure to drive. The power from the turbo charged engine will totally surprise you. KIA is now a manufacturer of quality and value which others better pay attention to. Namely Toyota, Honda and any domestic vehicle on the road today. I will gladly compare my Sorento to ANY vehicle. KIA nailed it. Please, if you are in the market for a mid size SUV, just head to a KIA dealership and check out this amazing vehicle."

"Failed transmission"

"Failed transmission . A/C not working properly. Dash is warped. Lumbar is crooked. Poor paint. Lots of rattles and sqeakes"

"Solid build, great look, amazing safety features"

"I got the 2022 Sorento for myself after we bought a 2021 Telluride for my wife. Our Sorento is the SX-Prestige, AWD X-Line version. I love the safety features -active lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, active assist braking, collision monitoring and more- and the 360 degree cameras are a great feature when getting in or out of tight spaces. The 2.5L turbo is very impressive, with lots of power and torque, and the handling is fantastic, especially around corners at fast speed. This feels more solid on cornering than the 2018 Tiguan I had, which was much lower to the ground. The mileage is good for an AWD, at 22 city and 27 highway. The cargo space is great, especially if you drop the third row -very easy- which allows for tons of shopping/grocery bags or luggage. I love the design, as well, which takes many cues from the bigger Telluride. The 100,000 mile limited powertrain warranty gives me comfort, as does the bumper to bumper 60k warranty. My previous Ford Escape was half that for bumper to bumper, and only 60k for powertrain, and the transmissionAND the turbo both went out at 60k. Scary! Kia has been on a great streak with quality and design. Can't wait to see how these perform over the years, but my confidence is high. The 2022 Sorento has memory seats, which was missing from the 2021 model and is a great feature when you have multiple drivers. There are some things the Sorento lacks that the Telluride has, and which are available in other countries but not on a North American Sorento. The most notable is the heads-up display, which I find to be a great safety feature on the Telluride. Blind spot monitoring, distance to the car in front, speed, they're all displayed in the heads-up unit -but not available on North American Sorentos. Also missing are hood struts -you have to use a manual prop to hold the hood open, despite hood struts being on Sorentos in other markets. Who knows, maybe they had to trim weight for mileage regulations."

Overall 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid is above average for its class. Owners rated the 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid quality a 4 out of 5.

2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid Reliability

The 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid receives an average consumer rating of 3.9 overall and a 4 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.

Favorite 2026 Sorento Hybrid Features

According to drivers of the 2026 Sorento Hybrid, here are some of its best features:

  • A joy to drive or just stare at its beautiful desi
  • Powerful, great safety tech, great handling
  • Amazing drive, reliable, great on gas, fast
  • Quality, interior space, safety features.
  • Quiet, refined, great gas mileage!

2026 Sorento Hybrid Safety

2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid Safety Features

  • Child Door Locks
  • Child Seat Anchors
  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Stability Control
  • Collision Warning System
  • Driver Knee Airbag
  • Front Head Curtain Airbag
  • Front Side Airbag
  • Lane Departure Warning System
  • Pedestrian Detection System
  • Rear Head Curtain Airbag
  • Rear View Camera
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2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid
KBB.com Consumer Reviews

3.9
Consumer Rating
Based on 65 Consumer Reviews
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75%Recommend this vehicle
Value
3.9
Performance
4.1
Quality
4.0
Comfort
4.5
Reliability
4.0
Styling
4.6

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2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid Styles

Style
Base Style
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Specifications

2025 figures shown. 2026 figures will be similar/identical.

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

Curb Weight
4211 lbs.
Front Head Room
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room
41.4 inches
Max Seating Capacity
6
Minimum Ground Clearance
6.9 inches
Overall Length
189.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room
59.1 inches
Towing Capacity, Maximum
1654 lbs.
Trunk or Cargo Capacity
75.5 cu.ft.
Turning Diameter
19.0 feet
Wheel Base
110.8 inches
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
5578 lbs.
Width with mirrors
74.8 inches

Entertainment

DVD Entertainment System
Port Installed
iPod Connector
Available
iPod Interface
Available
Satellite Radio
Available
Bluetooth Streaming Audio
Available

Exterior

Alloy Wheels
Available
Fog Lights
Available
Number of Doors
4 doors
Panorama Moon Roof
Available
Privacy Glass
Available
Roof Rails
Available
LED Headlights
Available
Rear Spoiler
Available

Fuel Economy

City
36 mpg
Highway
36 mpg
Combined
36 mpg

Mechanical

Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission Type
Automatic
6 speed
Available
Recommended Fuel
Regular
Hill Descent Control
Available
Hill Start Assist
Available

Performance

Horsepower-Combined
227 @ 5500 RPM
Torque
195 @ 1500 rpm
Engine
4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 1.6 Liter
Top Speed
120 mph

Warranty

Basic
5 years / 60000 miles
Powertrain
10 years / 100000 miles
Corrosion
5 years / 100000 miles

Comfort & Convenience

  • Integrated Garage Door Opener

Interior

  • Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Window Defroster
  • Power Outlet
  • Steering Wheel Controls
  • Tilt Steering Wheel
  • Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel

Seating

  • Third Row Seat
  • Folding Rear Seat
  • Heated Seats
  • Power Driver's Seat

Security

  • Alarm System

Technology

  • Bluetooth Wireless Technology
  • Hands Free Phone
  • Navigation System
  • Remote Keyless Entry
  • Proximity Sensing Keyless Entry
  • Push-Button Engine Start
  • Remote Engine Start
  • Smartphone Interface
  • Touch Screen Monitor
  • USB Port
  • Voice Recognition System

2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid Safety

2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid Safety Technology

2025 features shown. 2026 may differ.
  • Child Door Locks
  • Child Seat Anchors
  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Stability Control
  • Collision Warning System
  • Driver Knee Airbag
  • Front Head Curtain Airbag
  • Front Side Airbag
  • Lane Departure Warning System
  • Pedestrian Detection System
  • Rear Head Curtain Airbag
  • Rear View Camera
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Crash Test Rating

Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
2025 rating shown. 2026 may differ.
Frontal Crash
4.0
Rollover Rating
4.0

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Price
$40,105
$50,400
$50,475
N/A
KBB.com Rating
N/A
4.7
4.7
4.6
Consumer Rating
3.9
5.0
3.1
3.9
Fuel Economy
City 36/Hwy 36/Comb 36 MPG
N/A
City 22/Hwy 29/Comb 25 MPG
N/A
Fuel Type
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Gas
Gas
Gas
5 Year Cost To Own
5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel and insurance, plus the car’s loss in value over time (depreciation).
$58,090
N/A
$68,593
N/A
Safety Rating
N/A
N/A
4.0
N/A
Seating Capacity6555
Basic Warranty
5 years or 60000 miles
4 years or 50000 miles
4 years or 50000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
Horsepower
227 @ 5500 RPM
255 HP
275 @ 6000 RPM
180 @ 5800 RPM
Engine
4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 1.6 Liter
4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter
4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter
4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter
Drivetrain
FWD
RWD
FWD
AWD

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