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Kia Announces Pricing for 2026 Sorento Hybrid
The 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid arrives with updated styling, new interior options, and added technology features.

The 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid features refreshed styling and a new X-Line trim option.
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Kia America has released pricing for the 2026 Sorento Hybrid, which receives several exterior and interior updates for the model year. A new X-Line trim adds black wheels, window surrounds, lower trim, roof rails, and a redesigned grille surround. AWD-equipped models now include a standard Terrain Mode to improve traction and stability across varying surfaces.
Inside, the Sorento features a new steering wheel design consistent with other Kia models. The Dust Blue interior option has been dropped, while a new one-tone black leather-trimmed interior has been added.

Inside, the Sorento Hybrid gains a redesigned steering wheel and expanded tech, including a large navigation display.
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Pricing (Excludes $1,445 Destination Charge)
Sorento HEV EX FWD: $38,890
Sorento HEV EX AWD: $40,690
Sorento HEV SX Prestige: $47,190
Trim-Level Changes
All Trims
New steering wheel with hands-on detection technology.
EX HEV
Standard second-row bench seat replaces captain’s chairs.
Available EX Premium Package (replacing Panoramic package) adds second-row captain’s chairs, Bose premium audio, and a panoramic roof.
New X-Line SX-P
Dark gunmetal bumper trim, grille surround, and lower door garnish.
Gloss black window surrounds, roof rails, and mirror caps.
Black 19-inch wheels, glossy/gunmetal fender garnish.
X-Line badging replaces HEV badge.

Standard Terrain Mode on AWD models enhances driving capability across varied conditions.
Photo: Kia
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