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2026 Kia Sorento

PHEV EX AWD

Plug-in hybrid AWD MSRP $48,290Compare this trim against anything →

What the PHEV EX adds over the LX (+$15,900)

Spec	LX	PHEV EX
Rear brake diameter	304.8 mm	325.1 mm
Curb weight (maximum)	3814 lbs	4652 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	3814 lbs	4652 lbs
Aspiration	naturally aspirated	twin turbo
Engine displacement	2497 cc	1598 cc
Horsepower	191 hp	268 hp
Torque	181 lb-ft	270 lb-ft
Engine type (full description)	2.5L 4-cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine	1.6L Turbo Plug-In Hybrid engine
Valve configuration	DOHC 16-Valve	16-Valve Swing Arms with Hydraulic Lash Adjuster
Ground clearance	6.9 in	6.9 in
Gross vehicle weight rating	5512 lbs	5842 lbs
Second-row legroom	41.7 in	40.3 in
MPG (city)	23 mpg	74 mpg
MPG (combined)	26 mpg	74 mpg
MPG (highway)	31 mpg	74 mpg
Base MSRP (excludes destination)	$32,390	$48,290
Steering type	C-MDPS	R-MDPS
Tire size	235/65R17	235/55R19
Final drive ratio	3.798:1 (FWD)	3.648:1
Transmission speeds	8	6
Wheel diameter	17 in	19 in
Wheel width	7 in	7.5 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: All-Wheel Drive (AWD)

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

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	6.9 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 Turbo Plug-In Hybrid engine
Valve configuration	16-Valve Swing Arms with Hydraulic Lash Adjuster

Engine Output

Horsepower	268 hp
Torque	270 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)	74 mpg
MPG (combined)	74 mpg
MPG (highway)	74 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	40.3 in
Third-row legroom	29.6 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)

$48,290

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	3.648:1
Transmission speeds	6
Transmission type	automatic

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)	4652 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	4652 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating	5842 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter	19 in
Wheel material	forged alloy
Wheel width	7.5 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Powertrain1 std · 0 opt

All-Wheel Drive (AWD)

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 PHEV EX

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2026 Kia Sorento PHEV EX?

The manufacturer lists $48,290 for the 2026 Kia Sorento PHEV EX. That is $15,900 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 PHEV EX add over the LX?

Against the LX, 1 feature becomes 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.