2026 Kia Sorento Model Review | Clinton Township, MI
The 2026 Kia Sorento is a stylish and versatile mid-size three-row SUV ready to bring energy, innovation, and capability to every drive. Whether you’re looking to handle commutes, family road trips, or shopping runs, the Sorento has the space and innovation to accommodate it. Continue reading this 2026 Kia Sorento review created for you by the team at Summit Place Kia East in Clinton Township, MI, to learn more.
If you’d like to see a detailed breakdown of each model, check out our Sorento trims guide. Browse through our inventory, find the right Sorento for your family’s driving needs, and schedule a test drive to experience it firsthand. We also offer a selection of appealing lease offers for you to consider as well.
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2026 Kia Sorento Interior Design
You’ll find the 2026 Kia Sorento packed with convenient and exciting interior amenities for you and your family. Indulge in a selection of premium seat upholstery options, including cloth, SynTex, or perforated leather. You and your copilot can adjust to all temperatures with available heated and ventilated front seats, and you can extend cold-weather comfort with available heated outboard second-row seats.
Available interior features include:
- Cloth, SynTex, or 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
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Second-row bench seat or captain's chairs with one-touch sliding/folding
- Heated outboard second-row seats
- 50/50 split-folding third-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
The 2026 Kia Sorento has two available engine options, both of which deliver energetic and efficient performance. Take on your commute with the standard 2.5L four-cylinder engine, which generates 191 horsepower and achieves up to 31 highway MPG. You’ll find enhanced performance with the turbocharged 2.5L four-cylinder engine, which produces 281 horsepower while still maintaining up to 29 highway MPG. Both engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and have front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) available. When it comes to towing, the Sorento X-Pro SX Prestige AWD can haul up to 4,500 pounds, while the other trims can tow up to 3,500 pounds.
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. | 3,500 or 4,500 lbs. |
2026 Kia Sorento Safety & Technology Specs
On all your journeys, find next-level confidence and intuitive infotainment capabilities inside the 2026 Kia Sorento. Take on traffic with help from Forward Collision Avoidance Assist and lane keeping assist, and find more advanced assistance with the available Highway Driving Assist 2 system. Enhance your awareness with the blind spot view monitor and an available 360-degree surround view monitor. Pair your smartphone to the 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen with wireless Android Auto® or Apple CarPlay™. You can access the suite of Kia Connect capabilities, along with available Wi-Fi® hotspot capability and Bluetooth®. Experience next-level sound through the 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 capability
- 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
- HomeLink® universal transceiver
- Digital Key 2.0
- Smart key
- Push-button start
- Remote start
2026 Kia Sorento Cargo Space & Seating Capacity
Find extensive cargo and passenger space inside the 2026 Kia Sorento. Seat up to seven with three rows of seating, and enjoy 41.4 inches of front legroom and 40.3 inches of headroom. When it comes to storage, store up to 12.6 cubic feet of cargo behind the third row, or fold down the rear seats to access a maximum of 75.5 cubic feet of cargo volume.
View interior specifications in the following table.
- Passenger Capacity: Six or seven
- Headroom (Front/Second/Third Row): 40.3 / 39.1 / 36.8 in.
- Legroom (Front/Second/Third Row): 41.4 / 41.7 / 29.6 in.
- Cargo Volume Behind Third Row: 12.6 cu. ft.
- Cargo Volume Behind Second Row: 45 cu. ft.
- Max. Cargo Volume: 75.5 cu. ft.
2026 Kia Sorento Color Options Available
- Panthera Metal
- Ivory Silver
- Glacial White Pearl
- Ebony Black
- Wolf Gray
- Midnight Lake Blue
- Jungle Green
- Road Rider Brown
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 for Sale in Clinton Township, MI
When you’re ready to find your new Kia Sorento for sale, visit Summit Place Kia East in Clinton Township, MI. See what models we have available in our inventory and get your family the adaptable SUV it needs for daily driving. If you have any questions, you’re welcome to contact us online or over the phone at (586) 463-1521.