2026 Kia Sorento EX specs & colors

Sport Utility

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MSRP
LX FWD
$32,390
S FWD
$35,290
S AWD
$37,290
EX FWD
$38,490
EX AWD
$39,990
SX FWD
$42,290
X-Line EX AWD
$42,790
X-Line SX AWD
$44,090
X-Line SX Prestige AWD
$46,790
X-Pro SX Prestige AWD
$47,790
$38,490
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2026 Kia Sorento EX

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 6 seats
  • 281.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 23 combined MPG
  • 189" length, 66.7" height
  • Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Panthera Metal

Interior
Sabre Black
Gray

Packages

  • EX Premium Package

    $2,000

    Starting MSRP

    • Power Sunroof w/Power Sunshade
    • LED Interior Lighting
    • 12 Speakers
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    $2,000

    Starting MSRP

    • Power Sunroof w/Power Sunshade
    • LED Interior Lighting
    • 12 Speakers
    • tweeters
    • amp and subwoofer
    • 2nd Row Captain's Chairs
    • 2:2:2 configuration

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
MPG
20 City / 29 Hwy
Horsepower
281 hp
Seating Capacity
6

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600

Engine

Displacement
2.5 L/152
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
281 @ 5800
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
311 @ 1700
Transmission Options
8-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
20 City / 29 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A

Entertainment

Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
Optional

Measurements

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
13 ft³
Wheelbase
111 in
Third Head Room
37 in
Second Shoulder Room
58 in
Second Hip Room
55 in
Third Hip Room
43 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Track Width, Rear
65 in
Front Head Room
40 in
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
Length, Overall
189 in
Front Hip Room
56 in
Track Width, Front
65 in
Height, Overall
67 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
Second Leg Room
42 in
Second Head Room
39 in
Passenger Capacity
7
Front Shoulder Room
59 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
7 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
76 ft³
Width, Max w/o mirrors
75 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
39 ft³
Front Leg Room
41 in
Passenger Volume
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
Third Shoulder Room
53 in
Third Leg Room
30 in

Safety

Stability Control
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Optional

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link

Tires & Wheels

Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Size
20 X 8.5 in
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Tire Size
P255/45HR20
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Rear Wheel Size
20 X 8.5 in
Front Tire Size
P255/45HR20
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in

Weight & Capacity

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
350 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
350 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,500 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
18 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,979 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
3,500 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Curb Weight
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,500 lbs

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