Kia Sorento S (2026) price & specs
Overview
The 2026 Kia Sorento S is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 2nd November 2025 classified as a Mq4 Pe. The Kia Sorento is regarded as a large SUV built in Korea with prices starting at $54,630 before on-road costs.
This Kia Sorento is powered by a 2.2L 4-cylinder engine that has 148 kW of power (at 3800 rpm) and 440 Nm of torque (at 1750 rpm) via an Eight-speed Automatic transmission. Kia claims the Sorento S uses 6.0L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 158g of CO2. It has a 67L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1117km per full tank
The Kia Sorento measures 1700mm (66.9 inches) in height, 4815mm (189.6 inches) in length, 1900mm (74.8 inches) in width with a 2815mm (110.8 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2022kg (4457.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The Sorento S comes standard with 235/65 R17 front tyres and 235/65 R17 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 84 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2026 Kia Sorento S has a 176mm ground clearance with a 2000kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,815 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,900 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,700 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,815 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,600 mm |
| Load Capacity | 608 mm |
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Explore Kia Sorento Features & Specs
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Transmission: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Android Wireless Connection: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Over Air Updates
Type: Ota Updates
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Rear
Remote Services
Driving History Analysis: yes
Find My Car: yes
Geo Fencing: yes
Immobilisation: yes
Location Sharing: yes
Months Subscription Included: 84
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Remote Seat Heating Control: yes
Send Destination To Car: yes
Speed Alert: yes
Theft Alert: yes
Vehicle Diagnostics: yes
Vehicle Start: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Telematics
Advanced Auto Collision Notification: yes
Breakdown Assistance: yes
Concierge Months Included: 0
Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
Tracker System: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Country Highway): 136
CO2 Level (Combined): 158
CO2 Level (Urban): 197
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Engine (cc): 2151
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.2
Number of Cylinders: 4
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 17.7
Main Capacity (L): 67
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 14.7
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 12.30
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 4.00
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1117
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 694
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 16.7
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 6.0
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 47
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 39
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 19.2
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.2
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 54
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 45
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 13.3
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 7.5
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 38
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 31
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 6.0
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 201
Maximum Power (kW): 148
Maximum Torque (Nm): 440
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3800
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-Time
Selection: Manual & Automatic
Transmission
Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Manual Sequential: yes
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 8
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 104
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 104
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 70.5
Rear Seat Down (L): 1996
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 6.3
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 179
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11600
Front Track (in): 65.0
Front Track (mm): 1651
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.9
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 176
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 38.1
Overall Height (in): 66.9
Overall Height (mm): 1700
Overall Length (in): 189.6
Overall Length (mm): 4815
Overall Width (in): 74.8
Overall Width (mm): 1900
Rear Track (in): 65.4
Rear Track (mm): 1661
Wheelbase (in): 110.8
Wheelbase (mm): 2815
Internal Dimensions
3rd Row Headroom (in): 36.8
3rd Row Headroom (mm): 935
Front Headroom (in): 40.3
Front Headroom (mm): 1024
Rear Headroom (in): 39.1
Rear Headroom (mm): 994
3rd Row Hip Room (in): 42.5
3rd Row Hip Room (mm): 1080
Front Hip Room (in): 55.6
Front Hip Room (mm): 1411
Rear Hip Room (in): 55.1
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1399
3rd Row Leg Room (in): 29.6
3rd Row Leg Room (mm): 752
Front Leg Room (in): 41.4
Front Leg Room (mm): 1052
Rear Leg Room (in): 41.7
Rear Leg Room (mm): 1060
3rd Row Shoulder Room (in): 53.0
3rd Row Shoulder Room (mm): 1345
Front Shoulder Room (in): 59.1
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1500
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 58.1
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1475
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 16.8
Departure Angle: 21.3
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Platform Code: Hyundai N3
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Manual
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Complex Surface
LED Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: Front Fog Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Rear View Mirror Camera
Includes Rear View Camera: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4409
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2630
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5798
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2022
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4458
Tare Weight (kg): 1974
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 200
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 1
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 7
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Luxury Trim
Doors: Alloy Look
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Titanium Look
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 7
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic Jam Assist: yes
Traffic Sign Response: yes
Traffic Sign Response Activation: Manual
Traffic Sign Response City: yes
Traffic Sign Response Off Highway: yes
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 82.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 85.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20200101
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 63.0
ANCAP Rating Expiry Date: 20261231
ANCAP Rating Year: 2020
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 89.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: 1.6 Litre T-Gdi Hev
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Location: 3rd Row Seats
3rd Row Seats Number: 2
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Includes Collision Avoidance: yes
Steering Vibration: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Includes Braking: yes
Type: Sensor
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Third Row Seat Belts
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 7
Configuration: 2+3+2
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Manual
Ventilation System
Engine Heater: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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