SORENTO UPGRADES/TRIM CHANGES
On the 2026 Kia Sorento, these two steering wheel features are now standard, enhancing both safety and comfort.
What are hands-on detection and a leather-wrapped steering wheel?
This is the maximum number of passengers the 2026 Kia Sorento can seat (INCLUDES DRIVER)
What is 7?
In 2026, the SX Prestige Hybrid and SX Prestige Plug-In Hybrid trims of the Kia Sorento were rebranded to this rugged-themed designation.
What is the X-Line?
In 2026, the Dust Blue interior option was removed and replaced with this new standard interior color.
What is Black Leather?
In addition to losing built-in navigation, the 2026 Kia Sorento S trim no longer offers these two advanced driving features.
What are Highway Driving Assist and Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control?
As of 2026, the Kia Sorento is available in this many trim levels.
What is 8?
To equip the panoramic sunroof on the 2026 Kia Sorento EX, this package is required.
What is the Premium Package?
The 2026 Kia Sorento PHEV X-Line SX Prestige trim comes equipped with this many-way power-adjustable driver's seat, offering extensive customization for comfort.
What is a 14-way power-adjustable driver's seat?
The second row of the 2026 Kia Sorento EX has been updated to this configuration for added flexibility.
What is a 60/40 split folding bench?
This feature is now standard on all AWD-equipped 2026 Kia Sorento models, enhancing traction and control on snow, mud, and sand.
What is Terrain Mode?
This mode increases driver confidence when navigating through mud, sand, or snow.
What is Terrain Mode?
This Kia feature lets owners start their vehicle with an Apple Watch and keep the navigation system current without a visit to the dealer.
What are Kia Digital Key 2 and Over-the-Air Software Updates?
In 2026, the EX Panoramic Package was replaced by this newly named package on the Sorento EX trim.
What is the EX Premium Package?
This is the horsepower output of the 2.5-liter turbocharged engine in the 2026 Kia Sorento.
What is 281 horsepower?
Both the 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) models are powered by this engine type.
What is a 1.6-liter turbo
In the 2026 Kia Sorento, this trim level offers a 60/40 split-folding second-row bench seat, providing flexible seating for up to seven passengers.
What is the EX trim?
The 2026 Kia Sorento’s 2.5L turbo engine produces 281 horsepower—slightly more than this sibling SUV with the same engine type, which makes 277 horsepower.
What is the Hyundai Santa Fe?
Compared to the Toyota Highlander, the 2026 Kia Sorento offers more legroom in both the second and third rows, with these respective measurements in inches
What are 41.7 inches vs. 38.7 inches in the second row and 29.6 inches vs. 28.0 inches in the third row?
The 2026 Kia Sorento PHEV produces this many more horsepower compared to the regular Hybrid model.
What is 34 horsepower more?
This advanced feature, exclusive to the 2026 Sorento PHEV, optimizes battery use by automatically switching between electric and hybrid driving modes based on terrain and driving conditions.
What is the Smart Regenerative Braking System?