New Kia Sorento Hybrid Coming To India To Take On Fortuner

Kia is set to bring the Sorento hybrid to India, a large SUV with a claimed range of nearly 1000km and a 227hp turbo-hybrid powertrain, positioning it as a strong rival to the Fortuner.

By : Somnath Chatterjee | Updated at : 14 Apr 2026 11:28 AM (IST)

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The new Sorento is a large SUV measuring 4.85 metres while it also has a longer wheelbase of 2.81 metres.

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Kia plans ten new India models, including Sorento hybrid SUV.
Sorento hybrid boasts 1000km range, 227hp, 15.7 kmpl mileage.
New Sorento is a large, two-row SUV with advanced features.

Kia is bullish about India and plans to increase its market share with a line-up of around 10 new cars. This includes hybrids in a big way and that also includes a large SUV which would be hybrid. We are talking about the Sorento hybrid which is coming to India this year.

Powertrain, Range and Dimensions

The Sorento hybrid will have a range of near 1000km with a turbo hybrid powertrain with 227hp. The claimed mileage is also above 15kmpl for the hybrid at 15.7 kmpl.

The car comes with 2 row seating as standard but also comes with a 3 row configuration as optional while India will get the two row version we feel. The new Sorento is a large SUV measuring 4.85 metres while it also has a longer wheelbase of 2.81 metres.

New Kia Sorento Hybrid Coming To India To Take On Fortuner

Design, Features and India Outlook

The design is handsome and is like the Carnival to some extent. The interiors too would be feature packed while global models come with features like twin displays, power sunshade, panoramic sunroof, 360 degree camera, digital rear mirror, digital key, captains seats and more.

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New Kia Sorento Hybrid Coming To India To Take On Fortuner

It also has 10 airbags, fingerprint lock and more. The space will also mean that the Sorento will have appeal in India where such SUVs are successful.

The hybrid Sorento will be coming and not the petrol or diesel model. The pricing would be premium but we expect it to be lower than current SUVs right now in this segment. The key appeal though is the hybrid powertrain and the features mix along with the styling.

New Kia Sorento Hybrid Coming To India To Take On Fortuner

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kia's plan for the Indian market?

Kia plans to increase its market share in India by launching approximately 10 new cars, with a strong focus on hybrids.

Which hybrid SUV is Kia launching in India this year?

Kia is launching the Sorento hybrid SUV in India this year.

What is the expected range and mileage of the Kia Sorento hybrid?

The Sorento hybrid is expected to have a range of nearly 1000km and a mileage of 15.7 kmpl.

What are the dimensions of the new Kia Sorento?

The Sorento is a large SUV measuring 4.85 meters in length with a wheelbase of 2.81 meters.

What kind of features can we expect in the Indian Sorento hybrid?

The Sorento hybrid is expected to be feature-packed, potentially including twin displays, a panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera, and 10 airbags.

About the author Somnath Chatterjee

Somnath Chatterjee has been working as an automobile journalist for the better part of a decade and is still in love with four wheels. Prefers being behind the wheel of a new car rather than a keyboard. He contributes expert Auto articles and guides for ABP Live English.