2026 Kia Sorento
The 2026 Kia Sorento is listed in 7 versions in the EPA fuel economy database, with 1.6 L 4-cyl turbo hybrid, 1.6 L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid, 2.5 L 4-cyl and 2.5 L 4-cyl turbo powertrains. Combined fuel economy ranges from 23 to 37 MPG (best: 6.4 L/100 km).
Model year2026
Versions7
ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
DriveAll-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Engines, transmissions & fuel economy
| Version | Powertrain | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | MPG city / hwy / comb | L/100 km (comb) | CO2 g/mi | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sorento AWD | 2.5 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 20 / 27 / 23 | 10.2 | 388 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Sorento AWD | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 23 / 28 / 25 | 9.4 | 357 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Sorento FWD | 2.5 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 20 / 29 / 23 | 10.2 | 382 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Sorento FWD | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 23 / 31 / 26 | 9.0 | 339 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Sorento Hybrid AWD | 1.6 L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic (AM-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 32 / 35 / 34 | 6.9 | 264 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Sorento Hybrid FWD | 1.6 L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 37 / 36 / 37 | 6.4 | 240 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Sorento Plug-in Hybrid | 1.6 L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic (AM-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity | 33 / 34 / 33 | 7.1 | 110 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Figures are EPA estimates for the U.S. market (U.S. gallons). Your mileage will vary. Transmissions: (S6) = 6-speed with manual select mode, (AV) = continuously variable, (AM) = automated manual.
Safety recalls
Check the NHTSA recall database for the 2026 Kia Sorento.