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The 2026 KIA Sorento has a starting price of AED 127,995 in the UAE for its STD variant. This model is available in three different versions, with the STD serving as the entry-level option and the DLX as the premium offering. The pricing for the Sorento 2026 is uniform throughout the UAE, covering key cities such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. However, the ultimate on-road cost could see minor fluctuations due to factors like insurance, registration fees, and any additional accessories chosen.

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KIA Sorento
KIA Sorento
KIA Sorento
KIA Sorento
KIA Sorento

KIA Sorento

AED 127,995

Body Type

Crossover

Fuel Type

Petrol

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

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KIA Sorento Key Specifications

Engine cc

2459

Max Torque

232Nm@4000rpm

No of Airbags

2

BootSpace

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Ground Clearance

N/A

Fuel Tank Capacity

67 L

Seating Capacity

5

Drive Type

RWD

Latest Updates on KIA Sorento

The Kia Sorento is a mid-size crossover SUV manufactured by South Korean automaker Kia. It is available in different configurations with a seating capacity of 5 to 7. It is known for its spacious interior, premium features, bold design, and a range of advanced driver assistance technologies.

What's New on KIA Sorento?

Introduction

  • The three-row family SUV segment is one of the most popular in the UAE market right now, and it is also highly competitive, with top brands offering their best. The Sorento, from the Korean brand Kia, has steadily built its position in the UAE’s midsize SUV market over the years rather than overnight. What makes the Sorento worth serious consideration in this segment is not some attention-seeking feature, but its practicality. Seven seats that are actually quite useful for larger families, decent tech includes a 12.3-inch panoramic curved display, high-quality entertainment, and the safety net that one would want in this segment, are all built into a package that does not require you to spend Palisade or Mazda CX-90 money.
  • Pros & Cons Things we like in Sorento Spacious and family-friendly cabin Comfortable ride quality for daily use Strong safety package on higher trims Good mix of tech and premium features V6 AWD variants offer strong all-round performance Things we don't like in Sorento Base 2.5L engine feels underpowered Third row is tight for adults on long trips Fuel economy is average, especially on V6 trims Large size can make city parking inconvenient Best features are limited to expensive trims View More

Exterior

  • Kia’s signature tiger-nose grille has evolved significantly on the fourth-generation Sorento, and the face it creates is the most resolved of any Kia SUV in the UAE market. The horizontal LED headlamps sweep back cleanly, the grille sits wide and confident, and the lower bumper treatment with its angular air intakes gives the front a width that communicates the car’s crossover intent without overdoing the aggression. The front-facing chrome accents around the grille border on the Mid and EX1 add a premium layer that the base LX does not. LED headlamps with daytime running lights are standard across all three UAE variants.
  • At 4,810 mm long on a 2,815 mm wheelbase, the Sorento’s side profile is big. But unlike some three-row crossovers that look like they grew too fast, the Sorento carries its length with composure. The clean shoulder line, the slight crease above the door handles, and the gradually tapering roofline create a side profile that is coherent from front to rear. Satin chrome surrounds for the windows are standard across all three UAE variants. The Mid and EX1 both come with power-folding side mirrors as standard. Privacy glass is standard across all variants, which is relevant practically for UAE families who park in sunlit car parks for hours during school and weekend trips.
  • 2.5L LX: 17-inch alloy wheels; functional and appropriately proportioned for the variant’s positioning. 3.5L Mid and 3.5L EX1: 19-inch alloy wheels; these suit the Sorento’s body proportions considerably better and give the car the visual presence its size demands. The 20-inch alloys on the Mid and EX1 visually close the wheel-arch gap that the 17-inch set leaves on the LX; if you are spending Mid money, the 20-inch upgrade is one of the clearest value additions in the range.
  • 2.5L LX: 17-inch alloy wheels; functional and appropriately proportioned for the variant’s positioning.
  • 3.5L Mid and 3.5L EX1: 19-inch alloy wheels; these suit the Sorento’s body proportions considerably better and give the car the visual presence its size demands.
  • The 20-inch alloys on the Mid and EX1 visually close the wheel-arch gap that the 17-inch set leaves on the LX; if you are spending Mid money, the 20-inch upgrade is one of the clearest value additions in the range.
  • Full LED taillamps are standard across all UAE variants, giving the rear a wide, well-lit stance at night that suits the Sorento’s broad proportions. The smart power liftgate on the Mid and EX1, which detects the smart key and opens automatically when you stand near it for three seconds, is a practical daily feature for parents and families loading shopping or luggage. The LX has a power liftgate without proximity detection. Rear parking sensors and a rear camera are standard on all three UAE variants.
  • You get to choose from the options below
  • Engine & Fuel Consumption Key Highlights Specification 2.5L LX (RWD) 3.5L Mid (AWD) 3.5L EX1 (AWD) Engine 2.5L inline-4 naturally aspirated 3.5L V6 naturally aspirated 3.5L V6 naturally aspirated Power 194 hp 290 hp 272 hp Torque 232 Nm 331 Nm 331 Nm Transmission 8-speed automatic 8-speed automatic 8-speed automatic Drive RWD AWD AWD Fuel Economy approx. 10.3 km/L approx. 9.7 km/L approx. 9.7 km/L Top Speed 190 km/h 190 km/h 190 km/h Dimensions 4,810 mm L x 1,900 mm W x 1,700 mm H Same Same Wheelbase 2,815 mm 2,815 mm 2,815 mm Seating 7 7 7 City Performance The 2.5L LX is fine for city use, and it moves the Sorento’s heavy body with enough ease for normal Dubai traffic and daily commuting. It is not the quickest engine, and when the car is full of passengers, it feels more relaxed than lively. The 8-speed automatic works best in slow traffic because it keeps the engine in a comfortable range. The 3.5L V6 on the Mid and EX1 feels much stronger, with 290 hp and 331 Nm; it pulls away smoothly and handles merging and overtaking with much less effort. In the normal city use from Jumeirah to Dubai Marina, it feels calm and never stress. Parking needs care because the Sorento is more than 4,800 mm long. The 360-degree camera on the Mid and EX1 is very useful. The rear camera on the LX is enough, but it asks for more attention in tight spaces. Highway Performance On the E11 between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the Sorento feels relaxed and settled. It is quiet and comfortable at 120 km/h, which is exactly what UAE family buyers want on long inter-Emirate drives. The V6 has enough torque to make overtaking feel effortless and confident. The 8-speed automatic usually finds the right gear without fuss. Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go on the Mid and EX1 are useful features. It handles stop-and-start highway traffic smoothly, especially on busy stretches near Jebel Ali and Abu Dhabi. It feels more natural than some systems that brake too sharply or react too late. Fuel use is reasonable for a V6 seven-seat crossover. Expect around 10 liters per 100 km in mixed city and highway use. For a car of this size and power, that is fair. Ride and Handling The first thing to know is that the Sorento’s unibody design is one of its biggest strengths, and it rides more like a car than a traditional ladder-frame SUV. On most UAE roads, it handles expansion joints, speed bumps, and rough patches without making a fuss. Body roll is there, but it is well controlled. The steering is easy to trust, which helps in both city and highway use. The AWD system on the Mid and EX1 gives you extra confidence. It helps in wet weather and on light off-road tracks toward Hatta or the edge of Ras Al Khaimah. It does not make the car feel heavy or awkward in daily driving.

Interior

  • The Sorento’s interior quality is the car’s clearest highlight against its Korean siblings and a strong reason it earns serious comparison against the Ford Explorer at similar pricing. The most visually impressive dashboard in this price segment features the panoramic curved display, which merges a sweeping 12.3-inch instrument cluster with a 12.3-inch infotainment display. Leather upholstery is standard, with Nappa-quality leather accents on higher variants and upper surfaces, plus a premium headliner material that changes the roof’s tactile feel noticeably.
  • The 10-inch high-definition head-up display projects speed, navigation, and driver-assistance status onto the windscreen. For daily driving on the Abu Dhabi to Dubai E11 with navigation active, it is the feature that most buyers who have lived with it cannot go back to driving without. Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard from the LX upward, with rear climate controls available for second- and third-row passengers.
  • The front seats in the Sorento vary significantly by variant. The lower trim combines cloth and leather seats with heated front seats, while higher trims add ventilated leather front seats, a 14-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support and thigh-extension adjustment, and heated second-row seats as well.
  • The 14-way driver’s seat is one of the most adjustable in the segment at this price; it accommodates a wide range of body types without compromise. The leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio, phone, and cruise controls is standard across all UAE variants. The heated steering wheel is not a UAE summer concern, but it is useful during cooler December and January evenings when temperatures in Abu Dhabi or Al Ain drop noticeably.
  • The Sorento has an electronic parking brake standard on the Mid and EX1; the LX uses a conventional handbrake. The EPB on the Mid and EX1 includes Auto Hold, which keeps the car stationary at a traffic light or in heavy stop-and-go traffic without requiring the driver to hold the foot brake.
  • The Sorento’s second row is where the car feels strongest for families. The legroom is definitely sufficient for average adults; two tall adults in the second row are comfortable even on the Abu Dhabi to Dubai run. The second-row one-touch walk-in system, which folds the outer second-row seat forward to create a walkthrough to the third row, is the practical feature every family with young children will use multiple times a week. Heated second-row seats and the rear climate controls with dedicated vents serve second- and third-row passengers independently. ISOFIX child-seat anchors are standard at relevant positions across all variants. The third row is where honest limitations apply: adults are suited to short journeys, and children are well served.
  • Rear overhead vents serve second-row passengers; additional vents for the third row
  • Deep center-console storage bin with covered lid; wide and deep enough for daily items without crowding.
  • Door pockets in the front and rear doors; front pockets accept a full-size water bottle without issue.
  • Dedicated cup holders in the front row and second-row armrest; the third row has provisions on the EX1.
  • Glove box with a cooled function on the Mid and EX1, a genuinely UAE-summer practical addition that the LX does not have.
  • The front center armrest is padded and correctly positioned, with a covered storage compartment beneath it in all variants.
  • Second-row passengers have a folding armrest from the seatback with integrated cup holders; the EX1’s armrest is leather-trimmed to match the seat surfaces.
  • Third-row outer seats have modest armrests, not the EX1’s most impressive specification point, but they are consistent with the class.
  • Wireless charging is not standard on every variant; the charging setup varies by trim.
  • Multiple USB Type-A and Type-C ports across all three rows on the Mid and EX1.
  • 12V power outlets in the cabin and boot area for device and appliance charging.
  • Wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto depending on the variant.
  • With all three rows occupied, the Sorento offers 320 liters of cargo space behind the third row. Fold the third row, and this expands to approximately 616 liters. With both rear rows folded, the maximum space reaches approximately 1,050 liters. The dual-level cargo floor on all variants allows the load area to be configured with a flat surface or a deeper well, depending on what you are carrying.
  • Safety Key Highlights The Sorento’s safety package is one of the clearest reasons to consider the Mid and EX1 trims in the UAE. Standard across all variants: Six SRS airbags ABS with EBD Electronic Stability Control Traction Control ISOFIX Rear camera Rear parking sensors Lane Departure Warning Forward Collision Avoidance Assist Lane Tracing Assist Driver Attention Warning Engine immobiliser Tyre pressure monitoring From the Mid and EX1 extra: Blind Spot Collision Warning and Avoidance Assist Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist 360-degree Around View Monitor Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go Front parking sensors EX1 additionally: Blind Spot View Monitor Rear Occupant Alert Additional pedestrian detection in the collision avoidance system The Blind Spot View Monitor on the EX1 is worth a special mention. On Sheikh Zayed Road at 120 km/h, it shows a live camera feed of the blind spot in the instrument cluster when you indicate to change lanes. Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go is also a strong feature from the mid variant upward.

Powertrain

  • The 2.5L LX is fine for city use, and it moves the Sorento’s heavy body with enough ease for normal Dubai traffic and daily commuting.
  • It is not the quickest engine, and when the car is full of passengers, it feels more relaxed than lively.
  • The 8-speed automatic works best in slow traffic because it keeps the engine in a comfortable range.
  • The 3.5L V6 on the Mid and EX1 feels much stronger, with 290 hp and 331 Nm; it pulls away smoothly and handles merging and overtaking with much less effort.
  • In the normal city use from Jumeirah to Dubai Marina, it feels calm and never stress.
  • Parking needs care because the Sorento is more than 4,800 mm long.
  • The 360-degree camera on the Mid and EX1 is very useful.
  • The rear camera on the LX is enough, but it asks for more attention in tight spaces.
  • On the E11 between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the Sorento feels relaxed and settled.
  • It is quiet and comfortable at 120 km/h, which is exactly what UAE family buyers want on long inter-Emirate drives.
  • The V6 has enough torque to make overtaking feel effortless and confident.
  • The 8-speed automatic usually finds the right gear without fuss. Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go on the Mid and EX1 are useful features.
  • It handles stop-and-start highway traffic smoothly, especially on busy stretches near Jebel Ali and Abu Dhabi.
  • It feels more natural than some systems that brake too sharply or react too late.
  • Fuel use is reasonable for a V6 seven-seat crossover.
  • Expect around 10 liters per 100 km in mixed city and highway use. For a car of this size and power, that is fair.
  • The first thing to know is that the Sorento’s unibody design is one of its biggest strengths, and it rides more like a car than a traditional ladder-frame SUV.
  • On most UAE roads, it handles expansion joints, speed bumps, and rough patches without making a fuss.
  • Body roll is there, but it is well controlled.
  • The steering is easy to trust, which helps in both city and highway use.
  • The AWD system on the Mid and EX1 gives you extra confidence. It helps in wet weather and on light off-road tracks toward Hatta or the edge of Ras Al Khaimah. It does not make the car feel heavy or awkward in daily driving.
  • Features Key Highlights 8-inch touchscreen on lower trims 12.3-inch panoramic curved display on higher trims Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Wired connectivity on lower trims, wireless on higher trims 10-inch HD head-up display Cloth seats on the base trim Heated leather seats on the mid trim Ventilated and heated leather seats on the top trim Power-adjustable driver seat, 14-way on higher trims with memory on the top trim Panoramic sunroof Bose 12 speaker audio Wireless charging Smart power liftgate AWD Electronic parking brake with Auto Hold 360-degree camera Blind spot monitor Cooled glove box Third row AC Heated steering wheel One-touch walk-in function for the second row
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KIA Sorento Specifications

  • Engine and Performance›
  • Dimensions and Weight›
  • Capacity›
  • Suspension Brakes and Steering›
  • Tyres and Wheels›
No. of gears
6 Speed
Displacement (CC)
2459 cc
Power
178Hp@6000rpm
Torque
232Nm@4000rpm
Top Speed
190 km/h
Max Power
178Hp@6000rpm
Max Torque
232Nm@4000rpm
Length
4810 mm
Width
1900 mm
Height
1695 mm
Wheelbase
2,815 mm
Fuel tank Capacity
67 L
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Steering Type
Electric
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Front Tyre Size
255/45R20
Rear Tyre Size
255/45R20
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless

KIA Sorento Features

  • Comfort and Convenience›
  • Locks and Security›
  • Seats and Upholstery›
  • Safety and Security›
  • Instrumentation›
  • Entertainment›
  • Advanced Features›
Remote Engine Start
2.5L
Air Conditioner
Yes
Power Windows
Yes
Heater
Yes
Rear AC
Yes
Idle Start/Stop Button
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Power Outlets 12V
Yes
Front AC
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Wireless Charger
Yes
Third Row AC Zone
Yes
Climate Control
Yes
Electric Sunroof
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Seat Memory Function
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Passenger Airbags
Yes
Driver Airbags
Yes
ABS
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Lane Assist
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
No. of Airbags
Yes
Electronic Stability Program
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
Clock
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input
Yes
Touch Screen
Yes
FM/AM/Radio
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Wireless Charger
Yes
Touch Screen Size
12.3 Inch
Android Auto
Yes
Apple Carplay
Yes
Portable Charging Cable
Yes
emission_norm
Yes
no_of_doors
4
Tacho Meter
Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter
Yes
Leather Steering Wheel
Yes
Digital Odometer
Yes
Spare Wheel
Yes
Ventilated Seat
Yes
forward_collision_avoidance_assist
Yes
driver_attention_warning
Yes
Leather Seats
Yes

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