Kia Sorento launched in India starting at Rs 27.99 lakh
Kia has officially launched the Sorento SUV in India, with prices beginning at Rs 27.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The car on sale is the facelifted fourth-generation Sorento, known internally as the MQ4, which first appeared internationally in 2023. It is a three-row SUV assembled at Kia's own plant in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh.
Six variants to choose from
Kia is offering the Sorento across six trims: HTE, HTE(O), HTK, HTK(A), HTX and HTX(A). The lineup gives buyers a spread from a no-frills entry point up to a more loaded top spec, though the full price list across all variants has not been confirmed at the time of writing.
Petrol strong-hybrid powertrain on offer
The Sorento comes with a 1.6-litre strong-hybrid engine option, which is significant because a hybridised drivetrain in a three-row SUV at this price point is not something you see every day in India. Whether additional powertrain choices exist in the Sorento's Indian lineup has not been detailed yet. Buyers interested in the hybrid should confirm availability with their nearest Kia dealer.
What makes the Sorento stand out right now
- Facelifted MQ4-generation body, not the older Sorento shape
- Three rows of seating in an SUV segment that has few hybrid options
- Built locally at Kia's Anantapur facility in Andhra Pradesh
- Six variants giving buyers room to pick according to budget
- Starting price of Rs 27.99 lakh (ex-showroom)
Is the Sorento worth considering over the Fortuner and Endeavour
At Rs 27.99 lakh, the Kia Sorento steps directly into territory occupied by the Toyota Fortuner and the outgoing Ford Endeavour. A strong-hybrid system in a three-row body gives it a technical edge on paper, but the full variant pricing will determine whether Kia has left enough room between trims to pull buyers away from more established names.
Are you planning to visit a Kia showroom this weekend, or will you wait for owner reviews before making a decision?
Kia Sorento — the numbers
Not on sale yetThe detail
Safety(20)
Features(24)
Specifications(35)
Not available: Adaptive Cruise Control
Variants (2)
- HTE 7-Seater Diesel₹27,99,000
- HTX(A) Black Line HEV 6-Seater AWD₹40,39,000
Ex-showroom, rounded to the nearest thousand.
Colours (14)
- Gravity Grey
- Glacier White Pearl
- Imperial Blue
- Aurora Black Pearl
- Pewter Olive
- Magma Red
- Ivory Silver
- Dark Gun Metal
- White Pearl
- Interstellar Grey
- Volcanic Sand
- Mineral Blue
- Cityscape Green
- Midnight Black
TT Score
A promising large SUV on paper, with hybrid and diesel choices, six- or seven-seat layouts and available AWD, but the low-confidence, pre-launch data makes the score provisional.
Who it suits
- Large-family buyer — The Sorento is offered in both 6- and 7-seat configurations, giving families flexibility for people carrying and cabin access.
- Highway-focused SUV buyer — The listed 2.1-litre diesel produces 442Nm and AWD is available on higher variants, supporting a strong long-distance specification.
- Buyer seeking hybrid efficiency — A petrol-electric hybrid powertrain is listed, giving buyers an alternative to the diesel for everyday running.
Worth knowing
- · The vehicle is not yet on sale, so real-world fuel economy, ride quality, service costs and reliability cannot be judged from the supplied data.
- · The supplied safety data conflicts: one section lists 7 airbags while the published safety table lists 10, so the exact safety equipment needs confirmation.
- · The supplied specifications conflict on engine outputs and drivetrain, including 178bhp/265Nm/AWD versus the separately listed 190bhp/442Nm and FWD/AWD combinat
Turbo Truth's own rating, weighed up from the published prices, specifications and owner ratings on this page — for an Indian buyer, against others in the same segment. It is not a road test: we have not ridden or driven this vehicle.
Compiled by Turbo Truth from publicly available figures on 4 Sept 2026. Prices are ex-showroom and change without notice; confirm at the dealership before you buy.
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