Introduction
The Kia Sorento India launch is lined up for 2026, with the premium 7-seater SUV already spotted testing on Indian roads ahead of its official debut.

Key Highlights

• Launch timeline: Expected in 2026
• Expected price: ₹35 lakh to ₹45 lakh (ex-showroom)
• Variants: Not officially confirmed yet
• Colour options: Not officially confirmed yet
• Key features: 19-inch alloy wheels, rotary gear selector, three-row cabin
• Engine/battery: Hybrid under testing; India specs not officially confirmed yet

Kia has begun real-world testing of the Sorento in India, signalling its serious plans to enter the premium three-row SUV space. Recent spy shots confirm that the test model is likely to be the hybrid version, identified by the rotary dial gear selector.

Design-wise, the 2026 Sorento will feature a more upright stance, squared wheel arches, a tall bonnet and connected LED tail-lamps. T-shaped LED DRLs and large alloy wheels have also been seen on test vehicles.

For the Indian market, detailed mechanical specifications are not officially confirmed yet, though global models offer a 1.6-litre turbo-hybrid and 2.5-litre petrol options. The SUV will be positioned above Kia’s current mid-size offerings and will be aimed at the premium family SUV segment.

Also read: Maserati Grecale Folgore India Price Revealed: All-Electric SUV Launched at ₹1.89 Crore

Conclusion

The Kia Sorento’s India arrival in 2026 will expand the brand’s presence in the premium 7-seater SUV space.

Sources

https://www.cartoq.com/car-news/kia-sorento-spotted-testing-india-launch-2026

https://www.rushlane.com/new-kia-sorento-hybrid-7-seater-suv-spied-in-india-launch-in-2026-kodiaq-fortuner-rival-12534567.html

https://www.indiacarnews.com/news/kia-sorento-hybrid-suv-spotted-testing-in-india-launch-timeline-details-66672/

https://www.carwale.com/news/kia-sorento-spied-in-india-launch-on-the-cards

https://www.91wheels.com/news/kia-sorento-spied-on-test-in-india-for-the-first-time-fortuner-rival