KIA Motors America Inc.

09/22/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/22/2025 07:06

KIA ANNOUNCES PRICING FOR 2026 SORENTO

  • Confidence-inspiring capability with elevated design to enhance your style
  • Terrain Mode now standard on all AWD1 trims
  • 2026 Kia Sorento ICE MSRP starts at $32,1902

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 22, 2025 - Kia America has announced pricing on the 2026 Sorento ICE powertrain. Featuring a host of exterior enhancements, including glossy black lower front and rear trim, front air intake and radiator grille surround on all X-Line and X-Pro models. Matching its good looks, the 2026 Sorento now comes standard with new Terrain Mode on AWD[3]-equipped models. On the inside, while largely a carryover, the Sorento boasts a new leather-trimmed steering wheel that more closely identifies it with other models in the Kia lineup.

Pricing (excludes $1,445 destination)1

Sorento LX

$32,190

Sorento S FWD

$35,090

Sorento EX FWD

$38,290

Sorento SX

$42,090

Sorento S AWD

$37,090

Sorento EX AWD

$39,790

Sorento X-Line EX

$42,590

Sorento X-Line SX

$43,890

Sorento X-Line SX-P

$46,590

Sorento X-Pro SX-P

$47,590

Trim Updates:

  • X-Line & X-Pro (all versions):
    • Enhanced front and rear bumper and grille trim in glossy black
  • LX
    • Standard Hands on Detection2 and leather-trimmed steering wheel
  • S
    • Navigation and Wi-Fi have been deleted
  • EX
    • New Premium Package with panoramic roof, BOSE4 premium audio and captain's chairs has been added
  • X-Line EX
    • Adds standard BOSE premium audio
  • SX
    • Adds standard BOSE premium audio, heated steering wheel, rear integrated sun blinds and Electrochromic rearview mirror with Homelink5

Click below for more information about the 2026 Sorento:

  • Vehicle specifications, including fuel economy
  • Features and options

Kia America - about us

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys. Kia is recognized as one of the TIME World's Most Sustainable Companies of 2024. Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and WNBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America*.

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* Select trims of the 2025 all-electric EV6 and EV9 all-electric three-row SUV, Sportage (excludes HEV and PHEV models), Sorento (excludes HEV and PHEV models), and Telluride are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

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1 No system, no matter how advanced, can compensate for all driver error and/or driving conditions.

2 MSRP excludes destination and handling, taxes, title, license fees, options and retailer charges. Actual prices set by retailer and may vary.

3 No system, no matter how advanced, can compensate for all driver error and/or driving conditions. Always drive safely.

4 Bose is a registered trademark of Bose Corporation.

5 HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.

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