On September 4, 2026, the Kia Sorento hit the Indian market at a starting price of Rs 27.99 lakh. According to Kia’s official sales figures, its new flagship ICE offering for India sold 1,739 units in September 2026, occupying the 5th spot in its monthly sales rankings. The Sonet and Seltos continued to dominate the automaker’s sales charts. Kia had also shipped 365 units of the Sorento to its retailers ahead of the launch. This brings the cumulative sales of the SUV to 2,104 units at the end of September.
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Kia Sorento: A promising start
Kia recorded a total of 32,017 sales in September 2026 – its highest monthly gross so far. The automaker breached the 30,000 monthly sales mark for the first time in the country. It recorded a Year-on-Year growth of 41%. The Sorento accounted for nearly 5.5% of the sales. The Seltos facelift remains Kia’s most successful offering, averaging over 10,000 sales per month since its launch in January.
Prices for the Kia Sorento start at Rs 27.99 lakh and go up to Rs 40.39 lakh. It is available in 9 trim levels – HTE, HTE(O), HTK, HTK(A), HTK(A) Black Line, HTX – AWD, HTX Black Line – AWD, HTX (A) – AWD, and HTX(A) Black Line – AWD. There are 2 engine options on offer.
The 2.0-litre diesel generates a maximum power output of 193hp and 442Nm of torque. It is mated to an 8-speed DCT. Meanwhile, the 1.6-litre 4-cylinder strong-hybrid petrol churns out a combined output of 238hp and 380Nm. The petrol unit puts out 180hp and 265Nm, while the electric motor provides an additional 65hp and 264Nm. This engine is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Being Kia’s flagship ICE offering in India, the Sorento is decked with premium features. Its dashboard flaunts 12.3-inch displays for the touchscreen infotainment system and the digital instrument cluster. There is wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity on board. Other features include a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, ventilated captain seats for the second row, a heads-up display for the driver, a powered tailgate, ambient lighting, a 12-speaker Bose sound system, smart key with remote start/stop, dual-zone automatic temperature control, a 360-degree camera with a blind-spot monitor, and more.
On the safety front, the Kia Sorento packs features like 10 airbags, ABS, BAS, ESC, VSM, HAC, DBC, ESS, TPMS, rear parking sensors, ISOFIX anchorages, rollover sensor, a rear-view camera with dynamic guidelines, auto door lock/unlock, child lock, and more. Its Level 2+ ADAS suite has 30 intelligent functions.
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Final Thoughts
Since the Sorento has just launched in the Indian market, its sales are expected to pick up in the coming months. The SUV rivals the likes of the Skoda Kodiaq, Volkswagen Tayron, Toyota Fortuner, and Honda ZR-V in India.
