HEV SX-Prestige AWD
What the HEV SX-Prestige adds over the LX (+$14,800)
| Spec | LX | HEV SX-Prestige |
|---|---|---|
| Rear brake diameter | 304.8 mm | 325.1 mm |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3814 lbs | 4544 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3814 lbs | 4350 lbs |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Engine displacement | 2497 cc | 1598 cc |
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 227 hp |
| Torque | 181 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L 4-cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine | 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Hybrid engine |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | 16-Valve Swing Arms with Hydraulic Lash Adjuster |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 6.8 in |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5512 lbs | 5622 lbs |
| Second-row legroom | 41.7 in | 40.7 in |
| MPG (city) | 23 mpg | 32 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 26 mpg | 37 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 31 mpg | 35 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $32,390 | $47,190 |
| Steering type | C-MDPS | R-MDPS |
| Tire size | 235/65R17 | 235/55R19 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.798:1 (FWD) | 3.510:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 6 |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 19 in |
| Wheel width | 7 in | 7.5 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 1.6L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Hybrid 4-cylinder engine, 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, 10.25-inch Touchscreen Navigation and Radio with integrated Modem, Bluetooth Wireless Android Auto/CarPlay, Voice Recognition and SXM (DA 2.0V), 10.25-inch Touchscreen Navigation, Radio, Satellite Radio, UVO telematics, Android Auto/CarPlay, and Voice Recognition (AVN 5.0 Wide), 12.3-inch color TFT reconfigurable display, 12.3‑inch ultramodern Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) system with Navigation, Radio, Satellite Radio, Wireless Android Auto / Wireless Apple CarPlay, and Bluetooth Voice Recognition, 19-inch alloy, Machine Finished wheels, 2-way power lumbar support, 2nd and 3rd Row Air Vents, 2nd row captain's chairs, 3-point seat belts, 3rd-row 50/50 split-folding seats, 4.0-inch color TFT display, 6-speed automatic transmission, 8-way power adjustable passenger's seat, Acoustic Front Windshield, All-Wheel Drive (AWD), Automatic defog system, Black and chrome coating radiator grille frame, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance (BCA) with Parallel Exit (on top of BCW), Bose surround sound audio system, Digital Key 2.0 Advanced, Drive Mode Select (Normal, Sport, Smart, Snow, Mud, Sand Modes), Dual zone automatic temperature control, ECOMINDER indicator, Front and rear powered windows, Front seat-belt pretensioners, Genuine, perforated leather with embossed bolsters, Gloss black radiator grille mesh, Heated front seats with 3 settings, Heated rear seats, Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors, Hidden black single exhaust, Highway Driving Assist (HDA), Immobilizer, Impact sensing door unlock, Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic (auto day/night) and Homelink, LED fog lights, Matte Black Lower Door Cladding and Wheel Arch Molding, Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control, Ramp with Stop and Go, and Curve Control (NSCC-R)
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 325.1 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 325.1 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 75.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 38.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 12.6 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in |
| Overall height | 66.7 in |
| Overall length | 189.6 in |
| Overall width | 74.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1598 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Hybrid engine |
| Valve configuration | 16-Valve Swing Arms with Hydraulic Lash Adjuster |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 227 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 32 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 37 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 35 mpg |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40.3 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.1 in |
| Third-row headroom | 36.8 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 40.7 in |
| Third-row legroom | 29.6 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $47,190 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 59.1 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 58.1 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 53 in |
Steering
| Steering type | R-MDPS |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.0 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | McPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link |
Tires
| Tire size | 235/55R19 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.510:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4544 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4350 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5622 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 19 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety38 std · 0 opt
- Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with Parallel Exit
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) Fusion Type, Car, Pedestrian and Cyclist, Junction Assist
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go (SCC)
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Junction Turning (FCA-JT)
- Lane Following Assist (LFA)
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
- Dual front advanced airbags
- Dual front seat-mounted side airbags
- Full-length side curtain airbags
- Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
- Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control, Ramp with Stop and Go, and Curve Control (NSCC-R)
- Rear view camera with dynamic guidelines
- Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
- Driver Attention Warning, including Lead Vehicle Departure Alert (DAW)
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
- Parking Distance Warning - Forward and Reverse (PDW-F&R) with off switch
- Rear Side Airbags
- Safe Exit Assist (SEA)
- 3-point seat belts
- 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS)
- Blind Spot Collision Avoidance (BCA) with Parallel Exit (on top of BCW)
- Driver's knee airbag
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Front seat-belt pretensioners
- Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
- Impact sensing door unlock
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
- Park range door unlock
- Rear Occupant Alert with Ultrasonic sensors (ROA)
- Rollover sensor
- Side impact sensor
- Speed sensing door lock
- Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) High-Line
Infotainment12 std · 1 opt
- 12.3‑inch ultramodern Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) system with Navigation, Radio, Satellite Radio, Wireless Android Auto / Wireless Apple CarPlay, and Bluetooth Voice Recognition
- 10.25-inch Touchscreen Navigation and Radio with integrated Modem, Bluetooth Wireless Android Auto/CarPlay, Voice Recognition and SXM (DA 2.0V)
- 10.25-inch Touchscreen Navigation, Radio, Satellite Radio, UVO telematics, Android Auto/CarPlay, and Voice Recognition (AVN 5.0 Wide)
- Android Auto™
- Apple CarPlay™
- Auxiliary, USB and iPod audio input jacks
- Bluetooth® wireless technology with voice recognition
- Bose surround sound audio system
- Paddle Shifters
- Standard sound system
- Steering wheel audio controls
- Wireless phone charger
- 6 speakers (including 2 tweeters) optional
Convenience9 std · 0 opt
- Smart Power Tailgate with Auto Close
- Push-button start with Smart Key and remote start button on key fob
- 12V Power outlet (rear floor console, luggage)
- Digital Key 2.0 Advanced
- Driver and Passenger's central door lock
- Front and rear powered windows
- Keyless Entry Remote Control with Burglar Alarm and Panic
- Power windows with Driver's auto up/down and safety
- Power windows with Driver's, Passenger and 2nd row auto up/down and safety
Climate4 std · 0 opt
- 2nd Row Air Vents
- 2nd and 3rd Row Air Vents
- Automatic defog system
- Dual zone automatic temperature control
Seating12 std · 1 opt
- 2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain's chairs optional
- Heated front seats with 3 settings
- Heated rear seats
- 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support
- 2-way power lumbar support
- 2nd row captain's chairs
- 3rd-row 50/50 split-folding seats
- 8-way power adjustable passenger's seat
- Genuine, perforated leather with embossed bolsters
- SynTex artificial leather seating material
- Up/down adjustable 2nd-row headrest
- Up/down adjustable 3rd-row headrest
- Up/down adjustable front-row headrest
Interior15 std · 2 opt
- Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic (auto day/night) and Homelink
- 12.3-inch color TFT reconfigurable display
- 4.0-inch color TFT display
- ECOMINDER indicator
- Front and rear side door pockets
- Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
- Metal paint interior door handles
- Overhead console, room lamp and cargo lamp
- Tilt and telescopic steering column
- Day and night rear-view mirror
- Front console with center armrest, cup holders and storage box
- Illuminated vanity mirrors optional
- Dual sunvisor, sliding with vanity mirrors
- Front seatback pockets
- Overhead console with sunglass holder
- Trip computer
- LED overhead console, room lamp and cargo lamp optional
Exterior27 std · 1 opt
- Panoramic sunroof with power shade optional
- LED projector headlamps with Low and High Beams
- 19-inch alloy, Machine Finished wheels
- Acoustic Front Windshield
- Amber LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
- Black and chrome coating radiator grille frame
- Body-color outside door handles
- Front variable intermittent windshield wipers
- Gloss black radiator grille mesh
- Heated outside mirrors
- Hidden black single exhaust
- LED fog lights
- LED positioning lamps
- LED side mirror repeater lamps
- Matte Black Lower Door Cladding and Wheel Arch Molding
- Power adjustable outside mirrors with integrated LED Turn Signals
- Rear combination lamps
- Rear spoiler with Gloss black finish
- Roof rails - Satin Chrome
- Satin Chrome DLO surround
- Shark fin antenna
- Tailgate glass heater with timer
- Tinted Front Door Windows and Windshield
- Auto light control
- Privacy Rear Windows and Tailgate Glass
- Solar Front Door Windows and Windshield
- LED High Mounted Stop Lamp
- Temporary spare tire
Powertrain6 std · 1 opt
- All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
- Drive Mode Select (Normal, Sport, Smart, Snow, Mud, Sand Modes)
- 1.6L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Hybrid 4-cylinder engine
- 6-speed automatic transmission
- Drive Mode Select (Sport, Eco, Smart Modes)
- Idle Stop and Go (ISG)
- Drive Mode Select (Eco, Sport, Smart, Snow, Mud, Sand Modes) optional
Chassis2 std · 0 opt
- MacPherson front suspension and Multi-link rear suspension
- Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
Cargo2 std · 0 opt
- Dual-level cargo floor
- Luggage area: net hook
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Sorento. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the HEV SX-Prestige
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Kia Sorento HEV SX-Prestige?
The manufacturer lists $47,190 for the 2026 Kia Sorento HEV SX-Prestige. That is $14,800 above the LX, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2026 Kia Sorento HEV SX-Prestige add over the LX?
Against the LX, 59 features become standard that the LX does not and 22 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.