Kia Sorento Hybrid

Name: Kia Sorento Hybrid
Brand: Kia
SKU: Kia Sorento Hybrid

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2021 Model Redesign Year

The three-row Sorento hybrid is our pick of the model line because it is quieter and rides more comfortably than the conventional Sorento. Other than an initial delay off the line, it is pleasantly powerful and can drive on electric power alone at low speeds. Handling is secure, and the ride is smoothed out in the hybrid version. We measured 28 mpg overall with the hybrid. The plug-in hybrid has about 32 miles of electric range if the driver uses a light right foot. Three rows of seating come standard in a six-passenger configuration.

Highway Driving Assist, which includes adaptive cruise control and lane centering assistance, is now standard. The interior now gets a 12.3-inch center screen.

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2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid

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$32,390 - $53,490

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Base MSRP Range

$32,390 - $53,490

2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid

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2021-Present

2021 Model Redesign Year

The Kia Sorento is a three-row SUV that's nicely sized: it's not too small, and not too large. The hybrid version is pleasantly powerful, beyond an initial delay off the line. The plug-in hybrid has 32 miles of electric range if using a light foot. Handling is secure but the moderately stiff ride in the regular model is made better in the hybrid version. We measured 28 mpg overall with the Hybrid. Three rows of seating come standard in either six- or seven-passenger configurations.

Upper trims get the six-passenger format with two individual seats in the second row. The base four-cylinder engine is neither quick nor quiet, but the 281-hp, turbo four-cylinder that comes on EX and higher trims gives strong acceleration and commendable fuel economy. But its dual-clutch automatic causes low-speed vibrations. Standard active safety features include FCW, AEB with pedestrian detection. The Sorento Hybrid received a refresh for the 2025 model year with updated exterior styling and standard ACC and LCA.