The Kia Sorento is finally on sale in India. . The South Korean automaker has launched the Sorento SUV lineup in seven trim levels – HTE, THE (O), HTK, HTK (A), HTX, HTX (A) and Black-line – with prices ranging from Rs 27.99 lakh to Rs 40.19 lakh. The mentioned prices are introductory and ex-showroom, India. At this price point, the new Kia 7-seater SUV goes against the Skoda Kodiaq, Volkswagen Tayron, Jeep Meridian and Toyota Fortuner.
Kia Sorento Prices
Kia Sorento Engine & Gearbox
The Sorento is offered with two powertrain options – diesel and strong hybrid. The diesel version is powered by a 2.2-litre engine, paired with an 8-speed DCT automatic gearbox. This engine produces a maximum power of 193bhp and 442Nm of torque.
The Kia Sorento hybrid features a 1.6-litre petrol hybrid powertrain, where petrol engine delivers 180bhp and 265Nm of torque and an electric motor generates 65bhp and 264Nm. The hybrid setup is available with a 6-speed automatic gearbox.
Both powertrains are available with front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) options. The SUV offers four drive modes – Normal, Eco, Sport and Smart, and three terrain modes – Snow, Sand and Mud.
Colour Options
Kia is offering the new 7-seater SUV in eight colour options: Ivory Silver Gloss, Matte Graphite, Aurora Black Pearl, Pewter Olive, Red, Imperial Blue, Glacier White Pearl and Gravity Grey.
Dimensions & Seating Options
The new Kia 7-seater SUV measures 4,815mm in length, and comes in both 6 and 7-seat configuration options, depending on the variant. The 6-seater version offers captain chairs in the second row, whereas the 7-seater variant features a 60:40 split-folding three-seat bench in the middle row and 50:50 split-folding seats in the third row. For easier access to the third row, the SUV gets a one-touch slide-and-fold function.
Kia Sorento Features
The all-new Sorento is a well-equipped premium SUV and comes with a host of features including a dual 12.3-inch display screen setup, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Kia’s AI assistant (first for any Kia in India), a fully digital driver’s display, a panoramic sunroof, a central console with a touch-capacitive panel, a four-spoke steering wheel, a 12-sepaker Bose sound system, 10-way power adjustable, ventilated front seats, tan leatherette upholstery, a wireless charging pad, a powered driver’s seat, a HUD (head-up display), dual zone climate control, an electronic parking brake, Level 2+ ADAS, multi collision braking and more.
Kia Sorento Design Highlights
- Tiger-nose grille with a honeycomb mesh pattern
- Vertically stacked LED headlights
- Y-shaped LED DRLs
- Front bumper with wide air inlets
- Dual LED fog lamps
- Faux silver skid plate
- 19-inch dual-tone alloy wheels
- Black cladding
- Roof rails
- Chrome trim on the front fenders
- Chrome window surrounds.
- L-shaped wraparound LED taillights
- Dual exhaust tips
- Rear wiper and washer
- Roof-mounted spoiler