Kia Sorento Hybrid Launched in India at Rs 27.99 Lakh, Also Gets Diesel Variant

The Kia Sorento will be offered with a 2.2-litre diesel engine and a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol strong-hybrid powertrain, with both FWD and AWD configurations available.

Syed Wahab Ali

Updated Sep 4, 2026, 03:49 PM IST

Kia Sorento Launched in India at Rs 27.99 Lakh: Premium Flagship SUV Gets Hybrid and Diesel Powertrains

The Kia Sorento is set to add a premium three-row SUV option to the Indian market, with a mix of bold styling, a technology-focused cabin and petrol-hybrid and diesel powertrains. Here’s a closer look at what the SUV offers.

Key Highlights:

Kia Sorento gets a bold design with LED lighting and 19-inch alloy wheels
Cabin gets dual 12.3-inch screens and 6- or 7-seat layouts
Features include Bose audio, panoramic sunroof and Level 2+ ADAS
Offered with diesel and strong-hybrid petrol powertrains

Kia Sorento: Exterior Design

Kia Sorento Launched in India at Rs 27.99 Lakh

The Kia Sorento follows the brand’s latest design language, featuring the signature tiger-nose grille at the front. It is flanked by vertical LED headlights and T-shaped LED daytime running lights. The front bumper also gets a silver skid plate and LED fog lights.

Kia Sorento: Exterior Design

Other exterior highlights include roof rails and 19-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, giving the SUV a more rugged appearance.

Kia Sorento: Interior and Features

Inside, the Sorento gets a two-tone cabin with a dual-screen layout. This includes a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch central touchscreen. The SUV will be available with both 6- and 7-seat configurations, giving buyers the option of choosing between a more spacious second row or an additional seating capacity.

Feature highlights include a four-spoke steering wheel, panoramic sunroof, powered tailgate and a 12-speaker Bose sound system. The Sorento also gets Level 2+ ADAS and Kia’s AI Assistant with Live Generative AI capabilities.

Kia Sorento: Engine and Gearbox

The lower variants of the Sorento are powered by a 2.2-litre diesel engine producing 190bhp and 442Nm. It is paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. Customers can choose between front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive configurations.

The higher variants get a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol engine with a strong-hybrid system. The petrol engine produces 178bhp and 265Nm, while the electric motor adds 64bhp and 264Nm. This setup is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and is available with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

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Kia Sorento Hybrid Launched in India at Rs 27.99 Lakh, Also Gets Diesel Variant

The Kia Sorento will be offered with a 2.2-litre diesel engine and a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol strong-hybrid powertrain, with both FWD and AWD configurations available.

Kia Sorento: Exterior Design

Kia Sorento: Interior and Features

Kia Sorento: Engine and Gearbox

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