Kia recently launched the Sorento crossover in the Indian market. This model is the company's flagship vehicle and is equipped with numerous modern features. Simultaneously, Kia introduced its first hybrid SUV to the Indian market. The Sorento is available in both hybrid and diesel versions.
The vehicle has dimensions comparable to the Toyota Fortuner and demonstrates significantly better fuel efficiency compared to competitors. The company disclosed fuel consumption data for both the hybrid and diesel variants of the Sorento.
The hybrid version of the Sorento is fitted with a 1.6-liter gasoline engine that works together with the hybrid powertrain. This variant is equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission. Additionally, the car offers a 2.2-liter diesel engine, which is paired with an eight-speed DCT automatic transmission. The vehicle offers options for Four Wheel Drive and Two Wheel Drive.
For the gasoline hybrid, the claimed fuel consumption is 19.60 kilometers per liter in the two-wheel drive version. In the four-wheel drive version, the hybrid powertrain shows a consumption of 17.70 kilometers per liter. As for the diesel model, the claimed consumption in the two-wheel drive version is 17.66 kilometers per liter, and in the four-wheel drive version, it is 15.79 kilometers per liter.
The Sorento is a three-row SUV offered in nine different trims. The starting price of the vehicle is 27.99 lakh rupees, including export duties.
September proved to be a successful month for Kia India. During this month, the company sold 32,017 vehicles wholesale. The company's annual growth reached 41.04 percent. In September 2025, 22,700 vehicles were sold, representing an increase of 9,317 units compared to the previous year.
In August, the company sold 29,042 units. In India, Kia holds its position behind Toyota for two consecutive months and currently ranks fifth in sales volume. For the quarter from July to September 2026, the company sold 89,259 vehicles.
