Kia · model year 2026
2026 Kia Sorento
Specifications and certified data for the 2026 model year. All Kia Sorento model years →
2026 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | — | Petrol | Automatic | 320 | 202 | — | Dossier |
| Plug-in Hybrid | — | Hybrid | Automatic | 260 | 55 | — | Dossier |
| 'Aspire' 1.6 T-GDi 235bhp 6-speed Auto | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 236 | — | — | Dossier |
| 'Evolve' 1.6 T-GDi 235bhp 6-speed Auto | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 236 | — | — | Dossier |
| 'Pure' 1.6 T-GDi 235bhp 6-speed Auto | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 236 | — | — | Dossier |
| '2' 2.2 CRDi 8-speed DCT AWD | 2,151 cc | Diesel | Automatic | 191 | — | — | Dossier |
| '3' 2.2 CRDi 8-speed DCT AWD | 2,151 cc | Diesel | Automatic | 191 | — | — | Dossier |
| '4' 2.2 CRDi 8-speed DCT AWD | 2,151 cc | Diesel | Automatic | 191 | — | — | Dossier |
| 'Aspire' 2.2 CRDi 190bhp 8-speed DCT | 2,151 cc | Diesel | Automatic | 191 | — | — | Dossier |
| 'Evolve' 2.2 CRDi 190bhp 8-speed DCT | 2,151 cc | Diesel | Automatic | 191 | — | — | Dossier |
| 'Pure' 2.2 CRDi 190bhp 8-speed DCT | 2,151 cc | Diesel | Automatic | 191 | — | — | Dossier |
| Core Diesel | — | Diesel | Automatic | 170 | 123 | — | Dossier |
| '2' HEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 158 | — | — | Dossier |
| '3' HEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 158 | — | — | Dossier |
| '4' HEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 158 | — | — | Dossier |
| 2' PHEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 158 | 37 | 176.6 | Dossier |
| 3' PHEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 158 | 37 | 176.6 | Dossier |
| 4' PHEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 158 | 37 | 176.6 | Dossier |
| Core Petrol | — | Petrol | Automatic | 140 | 141 | — | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2026 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 37 | 240 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 34 | 264 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular Gas and Electricity | 33 | 110 | 30 | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 26 | 339 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | Regular | 23 | 382 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 25 | 357 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | Regular | 23 | 388 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 KIA SORENTO HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2026 KIA SORENTO HYBRID SUV HEV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2026 KIA SORENTO SUV N/A AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2026 KIA SORENTO SUV N/A FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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26V046000 2026-01-26 · model years 2025, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles…
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at…
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25V745000 2025-10-30 · model years 2026
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride and 2026 Sorento vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the spare wheel and tire assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2026
Sources
- UK VCA fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.