2026 Kia Sorento

US · SUV · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

The 2026 Kia Sorento is listed in the US market as a suv. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI & PFI), 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; Hybrid), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; PHEV)
Transmission: Varies by configuration: Automatic, Dual-clutch
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD
Fuel: Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
Economy: 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

2.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI & PFI), 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; Hybrid), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; PHEV)

Combined Economy

23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km) combined

Drivetrain

AWD, FWD

Transmission

Automatic, Dual-clutch

Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI & PFI), 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; Hybrid), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; PHEV)
Displacement	1.6 L to 2.5 L
Cylinders	4
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Fuel type	Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Varies by configuration: Automatic, Dual-clutch
Gears	6 to 8
Drivetrain	Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km)
Highway	27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) to 36 mpg (6.5 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

7 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 10, 2026.

26V046000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's…
Reported January 27, 2026. View on NHTSA
25V745000: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride and 2026 Sorento vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the spare wheel and tire assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC355. Vehicle…
Reported October 31, 2025. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 2, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved September 30, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 2, 2026

Data verified: November 2, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2026 Kia Sorento have?

Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI & PFI), 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; Hybrid), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; PHEV). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Kia Sorento?

Combined fuel economy is 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2026 Kia Sorento front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2026 Kia Sorento?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 10, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.