KIA ANNOUNCES PRICING FOR 2026 SORENTO PHEV

• Numerous exterior design enhancements
• Terrain Mode now standard on all AWD trims¹
• 2026 Kia Sorento PHEV MSRP starts at $48,290 ²

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 24, 2025 - Kia America has announced pricing for the 2026 Sorento PHEV. For the new model year, the Sorento PHEV features a host of exterior enhancements, including an new X-Line trim, featuring glossy black wheels, window surround, lower front and rear trim, front air intake, roof rails[3], radiator grille surround for a cleaner, bolder look. Matching its sleek look, the 2026 Sorento PHEV now comes standard with new Terrain Mode, providing enhanced traction and stability for confident driving across different types of terrain.

For 2026 all PHEV models now come standard with a combined Level 1 / Level 2 charging cable for more flexibility and faster charging capability.

Inside, a new steering wheel design more closely identifies it with other models in the Kia lineup. For 2026, the Dust Blue interior color package has been removed, while a new one-tone black leather-trimmed option has been added to the interior lineup, as well.

Delivering plug-in hybrid efficiency, refined design and premium comfort in a spacious three-row SUV, the Sorento PHEV offers seamless transitions between electric and hybrid power.

What's New:

• All Trims (standard)
  • New steering wheel design with hands-on-detection technology[4] and standard Level 1/Level 2 charging cable
• EX HEV
  • Standard 2^nd-row bench seat replaces Captain's Chairs
  • Available EX Premium Package (replaces Pano pkg) adds 2^nd-row Captain's Chairs, Bose Premium Audio and Panoramic Roof
• New X-Line SX-P Trims (standard)
  • Dark Gun Metal front & rear lower bumper trim, grille surround and lower door garnish
  • Black high gloss window surround, roof rails and mirror caps
  • Black 19-inch wheel (no machine finish), black glossy/gun metal fender garnish
  • X-Line badge replaces HEV badge

Click below for more information about the 2026 Sorento PHEV:

• 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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