Two Engines · Standard Terrain Mode on Every AWD Trim
2026 Kia Sorento
From $32,390 MSRP* · Seats Up to 7 · Tows up to 4,500 lb
Kia’s three-row value pick — a standard 191-hp 2.5L four for everyday driving, or step up to the 281-hp 2.5T Turbo on EX and above, with X-Line and X-Pro variants for real off-pavement capability. Every new Sorento at Dean McCrary Kia includes upfront pricing and factory warranty.
Awards & Accolades
A perennial value pick that keeps racking up recognition from the people who test SUVs for a living.
U.S. News & World Report
Best 3-Row Midsize SUV for the Money
The Sorento’s 2026 award — one of seven Kia models honored across U.S. News’ 2026 Best Cars for the Money awards.
IIHS
2025 Top Safety Pick+
Kia’s highest IIHS honor, earned on 2026 Sorento models built after September 2025 — good ratings across every crash test plus acceptable-or-better front crash prevention.
Kelley Blue Book
Best Midsize SUVs List
KBB’s editors rank the Sorento among the highest-rated midsize SUVs on sale for 2026.
U.S. News & World Report
Sorento Hybrid: Best Midsize Hybrid SUV for the Money
The wider Sorento nameplate’s hybrid variant took its own 2026 Best Cars for the Money award.
Dean McCrary Exclusive
Factory Warranty, Included
10-year/100,000-mile powertrain coverage — free on every new Sorento here, on top of Kia’s 10-year/100,000-mile factory warranty.
Explore the Lineup
Every Trim. Every Offer.
Pick a trim to see what it adds — and this month’s live offers on it, straight from our inventory.
The Full Price Ladder
Every 2026 Sorento trim and its starting MSRP — LX through the flagship X-Pro SX Prestige.
2026 Sorento — 2.5L GDI MSRP*
LX (FWD)$32,390
S (FWD)$35,290
S (AWD)$37,290
LX and S share the standard 191-hp 2.5L engine. AWD is optional on S only.
2026 Sorento — 2.5T Turbo MSRP*
EX (FWD)$38,490
EX (AWD)$39,990
X-Line EX (AWD)$42,790
SX (FWD)$42,290
X-Line SX (AWD)$44,090
X-Line SX Prestige (AWD)$46,790
X-Pro SX Prestige (AWD)$47,790
EX and up run the 281-hp 2.5T Turbo. Excludes $1,495 destination.
Standard 2.5L or 281-hp 2.5T Turbo
Every 2026 Sorento pairs its engine with an 8-speed automatic. LX and S get the standard four; EX and up step up to the turbo.
2.5L GDI — LX & S
Power191 hp
Torque181 lb-ft
Transmission8-Speed Automatic
EPA MPG (combined)~25 (FWD) / ~24 (AWD)
Max Towing2,000 lb
DrivetrainFWD standard / AWD optional (S)
2.5T Turbo — EX & Up
Power281 hp
Torque311 lb-ft
Transmission8-Speed Automatic
EPA MPG (EX FWD)20 / 27 city/hwy
Max Towing4,500 lb (SX & up, tow pkg)
DrivetrainFWD (EX/SX) / Standard AWD (X-Line, X-Pro)
Terrain Mode (Snow, Mud, Sand) is standard on every AWD trim for 2026.
Built for the Backroads
Sorento X-Line & X-Pro
From the Mobile-Tensaw Delta to the Gulf beaches — two adventure-ready takes on the 2026 Sorento, both with standard AWD.
Adventure Styling · Standard AWD
X-Line
- Standard AWD with Terrain Mode (Snow, Mud, Sand)
- Glossy black exterior trim, window surround & grille surround
- Roof rails and unique black-finish wheels
- Available on EX, SX & SX Prestige
Trail-Ready · Standard AWD
X-Pro
- 8.2" ground clearance on 17-inch wheels
- BFGoodrich all-terrain tires + torque-vectoring AWD
- Up to 4,500 lb towing — the Sorento’s max rating
- Available exclusively on SX Prestige
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2026 Sorento FAQs
How Much Does the 2026 Kia Sorento Cost?⌄
The 2026 Sorento starts at $32,390 MSRP for the LX and runs to $47,790 for the flagship X-Pro SX Prestige, excluding $1,495 destination. See live Sorento inventory for today’s transaction pricing with current offers applied.
What’s New on the 2026 Sorento?⌄
Terrain Mode (Snow, Mud, Sand) is now standard on every AWD trim, all X-Line and X-Pro models gain glossy black exterior trim and a new radiator grille surround, and every trim adds a leather-trimmed steering wheel. The EX also picks up a new Premium Package with a panoramic roof and BOSE audio.
Which 2026 Sorento Trim Is the Best Value?⌄
For most families, the EX — the entry point for the 281-hp turbo engine, with nicer materials and more standard tech than the S. Want adventure-ready style with standard AWD? The X-Line EX adds that for a modest step up.
How Much Can the 2026 Sorento Tow?⌄
Base 2.5L trims are rated to tow up to 2,000 pounds. Turbocharged 2.5T trims — SX and up — can tow up to 4,500 pounds properly equipped with the towing package, matching the X-Pro SX Prestige’s factory-standard tow prep.
What’s the Difference Between X-Line and X-Pro on the Sorento?⌄
X-Line is the adventure-styling package — standard AWD, Terrain Mode, and blacked-out trim — offered on EX, SX and SX Prestige. X-Pro adds real hardware exclusively on SX Prestige: 8.2 inches of ground clearance, BFGoodrich all-terrain tires, and torque-vectoring AWD, all backed by the same 4,500-lb tow rating. Shop X-Pro inventory.
Your 2026 Sorento Is In Stock
LX through X-Pro SX Prestige, standard 2.5L or 281-hp Turbo — see live inventory, or ask a product specialist anything.
*MSRP excludes $1,495 destination and handling, taxes, title, license, and dealer fees. AWD adds approximately $2,000 where optional. Pricing and offers subject to change — see dealer for current pricing. Awards reflect 2026 model-year ratings and 2026 U.S. News Best Cars for the Money recognitions as published.
2026 Kia Sorento For Sale Near Mobile, AL — Dean McCrary Kia
Dean McCrary Kia in Mobile, Alabama stocks the 2026 Kia Sorento, serving Daphne, Spanish Fort, Saraland, Fairhope, and the Gulf Coast. The Sorento seats up to seven with a standard 191-hp 2.5L engine or an available 281-hp 2.5T Turbo, both paired with an 8-speed automatic.
2026 Sorento Trims
LX, S, EX, and SX, plus X-Line variants of EX, SX, and SX Prestige and an X-Pro variant of SX Prestige. MSRP ranges from $32,390 to $47,790 excluding destination.
Sorento Towing & Capability
2.5L trims tow up to 2,000 pounds; 2.5T Turbo trims with the towing package tow up to 4,500 pounds. X-Pro models add 8.2 inches of ground clearance, BFGoodrich all-terrain tires, and torque-vectoring AWD with standard Terrain Mode.