Kia Sorento Hybrid

Key highlights (expected)

• Three-row, 7-seater premium SUV
• 1.6L turbo-petrol strong-hybrid producing 177 bhp
• Torque-converter automatic with FWD and AWD options
• Expected ADAS Level-2 safety with a premium, feature-rich cabin
• Rivals the Toyota Fortuner and MG Gloster; dealer pre-bookings open

About the Sorento Hybrid

The Kia Sorento Hybrid is a premium three-row, 7-seater SUV that pairs a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol engine with an electric motor (strong hybrid) for lively performance and markedly better efficiency than the diesel SUVs it will rival. It makes 177 bhp and drives through a torque-converter automatic, with both front-wheel and all-wheel-drive options, slotting in as Kia's flagship SUV in India above the Carens and Seltos. Dealer-level pre-bookings have opened ahead of an expected October 2026 launch, with prices anticipated between ₹28 lakh and ₹35 lakh (ex-showroom).

Expert Take — should you wait for it?

The Sorento Hybrid brings something rare to India's premium SUV space — a genuine three-row hybrid that promises Fortuner-and-Gloster levels of presence with lower running costs. The 177 bhp 1.6-litre strong-hybrid setup and available all-wheel drive make it a credible long-distance family SUV, and Kia's strength on features, ADAS and cabin quality works in its favour. The open questions are price and positioning: at an expected ₹28–35 lakh it sits firmly in premium territory, so how Kia specs the variants — and whether it can undercut the diesel establishment — will decide its appeal. With dealer pre-bookings now open ahead of the expected October 2026 launch, seriously interested buyers can register early, but should confirm final variant and pricing details at the time of booking.

Expected specifications

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