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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.

Blue 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid driving on a mountain highway with trees and water in the background.

The 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid features refreshed styling and a new X-Line trim option.

Photo: Kia

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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.

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Dashboard of the 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid showing a wide navigation display and center controls.

Inside, the Sorento Hybrid gains a redesigned steering wheel and expanded tech, including a large navigation display.

Photo: Kia

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.

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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.

Rear view of a blue 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid driving on a curved mountain road.

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

Photo: Kia

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