If you’re hunting a new midsize SUV, the Kia Sorento hitting the Indian market on September 4 offers you a starting price of ₹27.99 lakh for the base 2.2‑litre diesel model. The price climbs to ₹40.39 lakh for the top‑end variant, putting it squarely in the premium three‑row segment.
Under the hood, you’ll find a 2.2‑litre turbo‑diesel that roars 193 hp and 442 Nm, or the 1.6‑litre turbo‑petrol paired with a 65‑hp electric motor that together deliver 180 hp and 265 Nm of torque. That’s a decent punch for a family car, and the hybrid option keeps the fuel tank at a respectable size for city and highway mixes.
The Sorento is the widest and longest in its class, giving you more rear legroom than the Skoda Kodiaq or VW Tayron. It’s also the only three‑row SUV in India that offers both six‑ and seven‑seater layouts, which is a rare find in a market that has mostly been dominated by two‑row offerings.
Sales data show the model hit 1,739 units in September and 365 units in August, a two‑month total of 2,104. That haul helped Kia India hit 32,017 wholesales in September, a 41 % jump from last year and the first time the brand sold over 30 000 in a month.
With the Sorento now in the lineup, Kia’s hopes of hitting a 350,000‑unit annual total for FY2027 are realistic, especially as the brand’s other mid‑size Seltos and compact Sonet keep pulling in strong numbers. Keep an eye on the upcoming Syros EV launch—its arrival could shift the balance toward zero‑emission options in the segment.