Kia Announces Changes and Pricing for 2026 Sorento PHEV
Kia America has released pricing for the 2026 Sorento PHEV. For the new model year, the lineup adds an X-Line trim with dark exterior accents, including black wheels, window surrounds, lower trim, front air intake, roof rails, and grille surround. All 2026 Sorento PHEV models also gain Terrain Mode, which adjusts traction and stability settings for different driving conditions.
Charging convenience has been improved with a standard combined Level 1/Level 2 cable across all trims.
Inside, the Sorento PHEV receives a new steering wheel design with hands-on-detection technology. Kia has removed the Dust Blue interior option and added a one-tone black leather-trimmed interior.
The Sorento PHEV continues as a three-row SUV with a plug-in hybrid powertrain that can switch between electric and hybrid modes.
Pricing (excluding $1,445 destination charge):
- Sorento PHEV EX: $48,290
- Sorento PHEV X-Line SX-Prestige: $53,490
Updates by trim include:
All trims:
- New steering wheel design with hands-on-detection
- Standard Level 1/Level 2 charging cable
EX:
- Standard second-row bench seat replaces captain’s chairs
- Optional EX Premium Package adds second-row captain’s chairs, Bose audio, and panoramic roof
X-Line SX-Prestige:
- Dark gunmetal trim on bumpers, grille, and doors
- Gloss black window surrounds, roof rails, and mirror caps
- Black 19-inch wheels without machine finish
- Black and gunmetal fender garnish
- X-Line badging replaces HEV badging
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