Global Icon Kia Sorento premieres in India at INR 27.99 Lakh

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Sorento’s comfort & convenience is further enhanced with many first-in-segment features like- Digital IRVM, Smart Dashcam with Front & Rear Camera, Remote Smart Parking Assist, 220 V Power Outlet, windshield head-up display, and more.  Official deliveries for the Kia Sorrento to begin nationwide starting September 4, 2026. 

Commenting on this significant milestone for Kia in India, Gwanggu Lee, Managing Director and CEO, Kia India, said, “The arrival of the Kia Sorento represents a defining milestone in Kia India’s journey as we enter the premium three-row SUV for the first time. We are doing so with one of Kia’s most successful global nameplates, bringing Indian customers the most advanced Sorento yet. Built in India, for India, its arrival offers customers a compelling new choice in the segment, while also bringing two important firsts for Kia India — our first Hybrid offering and the global debut of Kia AI Assistant with Real-Time Generative AI capabilities with the India-spec Sorento. More than expanding our portfolio, Sorento reflects our commitment to bringing globally proven products and future-ready technologies to meet the evolving aspirations of Indian customers. We are confident that it will set a new benchmark for the segment and further strengthen Kia’s premium journey in India.”

For over twenty-four years and four generations, the Kia Sorento has earned the trust of more than 4.8 million customers across 132 countries, making it one of Kia’s most successful global SUV nameplates.  The Sorento is offered with 18-inch Sporty Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels and 19-inch Premium Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels, complemented by Side Door Garnish with Satin Chrome Accents

A TECH-FORWARD PREMIUM CABIN

Step inside, and the Sorento combines sophisticated design, advanced technology and premium comfort in a cabin thoughtfully designed around the different ways its occupants experience every journey.

At the centre is the Panoramic Curved Display Panel, featuring a 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) HD Touchscreen Navigation Cockpit and a 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) HD Display Instrument Cluster — first and best in segment. The cabin experience is further enhanced by the Windshield Head-Up Display and Advanced Digital IRVM, placing essential information and visibility within easy view.

Kia Sorento is offered in 2 interior themes, including Smoky Black & Grey and the premium Black & Olive Brown theme available on the top HTX trim. A Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof and 64-colour Ambient Mood Lighting further enhances the sense of space and atmosphere within the cabin.

FIRST-CLASS COMFORT IN EVERY ROW

Available in 6- and 7-seater configurations, Kia Sorento is designed around the different ways customers experience a premium three-row SUV — whether they prefer to take the wheel, be driven or travel with family. The first row features best-in-segment 10-Way Power Driver and Co-Passenger Seats with Lumbar Adjust, Relaxation Power Driver & Passenger Seat, first-in-segment Driver Seat Ergo function, Integrated Memory System (Driver Seat & ORVM), Driver Seat Welcome Retract function and 4-Way Adjustable Headrest (Driver & Passenger).

Ventilated seating with 3-step cooling extends beyond the first row, with Sorento becoming the first in its segment to offer this feature for second-row passengers as well.

The second row provides Captain Seats with slide, recline and walk-in functionality in the 6-seater configuration, while the 7-seater features 60:40 split rear seats with slide, recline and walk-in functionality. Both configurations feature One-Touch Seat Adjust with 4-Way Power Boss Mode.

The 6-seater features Wing Type Headrests, while the third row offers 50:50 split-folding seats with adjustable headrests. Rear AC vents for the second and third rows, Rear Door Sunshade Curtains and seat-integrated Type-C USB ports further enhance passenger convenience.

CONNECTIVITY

The Sorento's India premiere marks an important global technology milestone. With the India-spec Sorento, Kia AI Assistant with Real-Time Generative AI capabilities debuts globally making it the first Sorento to introduce the technology and the first in its segment to offer this capability. It is also being introduced for the first time across Kia's global product line-up.

Kia AI Assistant is Kia’s next-generation in-car conversational AI which provides data based on real-time search, designed to make every journey smarter, easier, and more engaging. It enables natural, human-like conversations, understands follow-up questions, and provides real-time information, helping users stay informed and connected on the move.

Beyond conversational capabilities, Kia AI Assistant offers vehicle-specific intelligence through integration with the owner's manual, while “Hey Kia” wake-word support enables hands-free access. It can also control select vehicle functions, including air-conditioning and windows, bringing AI-powered assistance more directly into the driving experience.

Kia Sorento also features Remote Vehicle Immobilization, Kia Connect 2.0 with 85+ connected car features, OTA software updates to 30 controllers, Digital Key 2.0, and wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay.

And for the first time in India, Kia introduces personalized Display Themes, with Sorento — across the cluster and infotainment — content from Disney, Marvel and Pixar, nine themes in all. Our Display Themes allow customers to personalize their infotainment and cluster experience through themed dashboards, colours and animations when they enter the vehicle or switch it on and off. With Disney, Marvel and Pixar studios and a total of nine themes, the idea is simple: technology should not only work for you, it should also feel like it belongs to you.

Taking this digital experience a step further, the Kia Connect Store, launching for Sorento in December 2026, will give customers the flexibility to access and purchase selected Feature on Demand services to their vehicle. Display Themes will be the first offering to debut on Kia Connect Store.

At the core of these advanced digital and connected services is a robust, future ready hardware architecture of ccNC (connected car navigation cockpit) Accelerated by NVIDIA.

The digital and convenience experience is further complemented by a Smart Dashcam with Front & Rear Camera, USB Type-C charging across all three rows and a 220V power outlet. A dial-type Shift-by-Wire selector, sporty paddle shifters and first-in-segment Remote Smart Parking Assist add further convenience.

SAFETY ELEVATED BY INNOVATION

Kia Sorento features ADAS Level 2+ with 30 autonomous features, offering a comprehensive suite of intelligent driver-assistance technologies.

The system includes Highway Driving Assist, Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control, Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Pack, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist, Safe Exit Warning and Remote Smart Parking Assist, among others.

Complementing the ADAS package is Kia's Robust 26 Standard Safety Package, including 7 airbags, while the top line receives 3 additional airbags — Rear Side Airbags and a Centre Side Airbag.

The Sorento also features 360 Degree Camera, Blind View Monitor, 12 parking sensors, five radars and a rear-view camera with dynamic guidelines, supporting greater confidence while maneuvering and parking.

ENGINEERED AROUND INDIAN CUSTOMER NEEDS

Built in India, for India, the most advanced Kia Sorento incorporates enhancements developed around Indian road conditions and customer requirements. The Black High Glossy Bridge Type Roof Rails, India-specific grille detailing and acoustic windshield further strengthen its suitability for Indian conditions. Offering the most silent cabin experience with best NVH performance supported by acoustic windshield, door trim insulator and other engineering advancements.

Sorento's enhanced second-row comfort, including ventilated seating and optimised seat angle, further reflects its focus on long-distance family travel and everyday usability.

The Kia Sorento will be available on 3 Base Trims, each with an option pack, across its Hybrid and Diesel powertrains. The SUV will be offered in eight mono-tone exterior colours — Glacier White Pearl, Gravity Gray, Imperial Blue, Magma Red, Pewter Olive, Ivory Silver Gloss, Aurora Black Pearl, and a matte Dark Gun Metal finish.

For the first time in Kia India’s line-up, the Sorento will also be offered in an exclusive Black Line trim, giving the SUV a more distinctive and premium road presence. The Black Line features blacked-out exterior elements like Kia & Sorento emblems, 19-inch Premium Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels, fender garnish, beltline & more.