2026 Kia Sorento Model Review | Auburn Hills, MI
Whether you’re looking for family-friendly space, confidence-boosting safety features, or the latest technology at your fingertips, the 2026 Kia Sorento is sure to impress. This modern, forward-thinking three-row SUV is ready to elevate your commutes, family trips, and shopping runs. Continue reading this 2026 Kia Sorento review created for you by the team at Summit Place Kia in Auburn Hills, MI, to learn more about key features.
For a detailed breakdown of what each model includes, check out our Sorento trims guide. Browse through our available inventory and find the right Sorento for your family’s driving needs, and consider experiencing it firsthand through a test drive. Be sure to check out what lease offers we have available as well. If you need any assistance, we’re happy to help when you contact us online or over the phone at (248) 682-6002.
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2026 Kia Sorento Interior Design & Cargo Space
The 2026 Kia Sorento is ready to keep you and your family comfortable with its plush interior. Relax into cloth, SynTex, or perforated leather seat upholstery, and enjoy next-level adjustability with the available 14-way power driver's seat. You and your copilot can handle all seasons with available heated and ventilated front seats, and you can extend cold-weather comfort to your passengers with heated outboard second-row seats. When it comes to storage, you can use up to 12.6 cubic feet behind the third-row seat, or fold it down for 45 cubic feet behind the second row, and fold down both seats for a maximum of 75.5 cubic feet of cargo volume.
Available interior features include:
- Cloth, SynTex, or genuine embossed and perforated leather seat upholstery
- 14-way power driver's seat with four-way power lumbar, two-way power thigh extension, and memory
- Ten-way power front passenger’s seat with two-way power lumbar
- One-touch sliding and folding second-row seats
- Second-row captain's chairs
- 50/50 split-folding third-row seats
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Heated outboard second-row seats
- Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Smart power liftgate
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Panoramic sunroof with power sunshade
- Aluminum sport pedals
- LED interior lighting
2026 Kia Sorento Engine Specs
Under the hood of the 2026 Kia Sorento, you’ll find one of two capable engines. The standard 2.5L four-cylinder engine makes 191 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque while maintaining up to 31 highway MPG. If you’re looking to step up performance, consider the turbocharged 2.5L four-cylinder engine, bringing 281 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque, with up to 29 highway MPG. Both engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and are available with either front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), with torque vectoring AWD with a center-locking differential also available for rough terrain. There are several driving modes available to tailor your performance, including comfort, eco, sport, smart, snow, sand, and mud.
View engine specifications in the following table.
| Engine | 2.5L four-cylinder | Turbocharged 2.5L four-cylinder |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 191 HP | 281 HP |
| Torque | 181 lb.-ft. | 311 lb.-ft. |
| Transmission | Eight-speed automatic | Eight-speed dual-clutch wet type |
| Drivetrain | FWD / AWD | FWD / AWD |
| MPG (City/Hwy) | 23 / 31 | 20 / 29 |
| Max. Towing Capacity | 2,000 lbs. | 4,500 lbs. |
2026 Kia Sorento Safety & Technology Specs
The 2026 Kia Sorento is ready to elevate your commutes with its cutting-edge safety features and its intuitive infotainment technology. You’ll find essential driver assistance features standard, including lane keeping capabilities, collision avoidance, and blind spot monitoring. There are more advanced systems available, including Highway Driving Assist 2, which combines positioning and speed control for hands-on highway driving. When backing up, utilize next-level visibility with a standard rearview camera or an available 360-degree surround view monitor.
Stay connected on the go with the standard 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen and wireless Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay®. You’ll be able to access the Kia Connect suite of functions, including Wi-Fi® hotspot capability and navigation. Listen to your favorite music with the family or your podcasts with the available 12-speaker Bose® premium audio system.
Available safety features include:
- Rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist or Forward Collision Avoidance Assist 2
- Lane departure warning
- Lane keeping assist
- Lane following assist
- Smart cruise control with stop and go and machine learning
- Intelligent speed limit assist
- Driver attention warning with leading vehicle departure alert
- Rear occupant alert
- Safe exit assist
- Parking collision avoidance assist – reverse
- Park distance warning – front, side, and rear
- Highway Driving Assist or Highway Driving Assist 2 system
- Navigation-based smart cruise control with stop and go – curve
- Rearview monitor with dynamic parking guidance
- 360-degree surround view monitor
- Blind spot view monitor
- Blind spot collision warning – parallel exit
- Blind spot collision avoidance assist – parallel exit
Available technology features include:
- 4-in. instrument display or 12.3-in. curved instrument display
- Six-speaker audio system or 12-speaker Bose premium audio system
- 12.3-in. multimedia touchscreen
- Kia Connect
- Navigation
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Bluetooth®
- SiriusXM® Satellite Radio capability
- Wi-Fi hotspot capability
- Wireless phone charger
- Full Display Mirror® digital rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal transceiver
- Digital Key 2.0
- Smart Key
- Push-button start
- Remote start
2026 Kia Sorento Trim Levels
- LX $32,190*
- S $35,090*
- EX $38,290*
- SX $42,090*
- X-Line EX AWD $42,590*
- X-Line SX AWD $43,890*
- X-Line SX Prestige AWD $46,590*
- X-Pro SX Prestige AWD $47,590*
2026 Kia Sorento FAQs
What are the color options for the 2026 Kia Sorento?
The 2026 Kia Sorento has the following exterior colors available:
- Panthera Metal
- Ivory Silver
- Glacial White Pearl
- Ebony Black
- Wolf Gray
- Midnight Lake Blue
- Jungle Green
- Road Rider Brown
How much cargo space does the 2026 Kia Sorento offer?
The 2026 Kia Sorento has a maximum of 75.5 cubic feet of cargo volume with the second and third row folded down.
2026 Kia Sorento For Sale Near Me
When you’re ready to find your 2026 Kia Sorento for sale, find it here at Summit Place Kia. Our dealership is conveniently located in Auburn Hills, MI, to serve nearby communities, including Troy, Rochester Hills, and Pontiac, MI. See what exciting models we have in our inventory. Should you have any questions, you’re more than welcome to contact us online or over the phone at (248) 682-6002.