2026 KIA Sorento EX

The 2026 Kia Sorento is a mid-size three-row SUV that slots between the compact Sportage and the larger Telluride in Kia's lineup. It competes with family haulers like the Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, and Hyundai Santa Fe, offering a balance of style and practicality. The Sorento drives with a composed, car-like feel, and the turbo engine provides strong acceleration for merging and passing. Inside, the cabin is well-built and spacious, with comfortable seating for up to seven and a user-friendly infotainment system. You give up the X-Line trim's rugged styling and unique drive modes above it, but the EX keeps the hybrid powertrain and a smart power liftgate. The EX pairs its 1.6L T-GDI Gamma-II hybrid with a six-speed automatic and all-wheel drive, good for 227 horsepower and an EPA-rated 34 mpg combined. A cargo cover is the main add-on from the factory, keeping your gear out of sight behind the third-row seats.