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Kia's First Hybrid SUV, Sorento, Set for India Launch

Kia has begun pre-bookings for the Sorento, its first hybrid SUV for India, with the flagship model set to strengthen the brand's premium SUV portfolio.

By Eshisha Java calendar 03 Aug 2026 Views icon14 Views Share - Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to LinkedIn Share to Whatsapp
Kia's First Hybrid SUV, Sorento, Set for India Launch

Kia Sorento Pre-Bookings Open for India's First Hybrid SUV

Kia India has opened pre-bookings for the all-new Sorento ahead of its India launch, marking the introduction of the company's first hybrid SUV in the domestic market. The model will join Kia's premium SUV portfolio as its flagship offering.

Sorento Design Teasers Revealed; Pricing Details Awaited

The company has released teaser images of the SUV, revealing key design elements including an upright stance, a pronounced shoulder line, and a two-tier lighting signature. Kia said further details, including specifications and pricing, will be announced closer to the official launch.

Globally, the Sorento has been on sale since 2002 and is currently in its fourth generation. Kia said the model has sold more than 4.8 million units across 132 countries and ranked among the brand's three best-selling vehicles globally in 2024 and 2025.

The India-bound Sorento will be Kia's first hybrid model in the country and is expected to expand the company's presence in the premium SUV segment. 

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