Kia Sorento Hybrid 7-Seater SUV Spied Testing before India launch in 2026. With 1.6L hybrid engine, dual 12.3-inch displays, etc. features you get this 7 seater SUV top specs under ₹37 lakh.
A new contender in 7 Seater SUV segment is silently loading as per spied viral video and pics, a new camouflaged Sorento Hybrid by Kia is seen testing on Indian road condition. The spied video and images reveals that the Kia Sorento Hybrid will come with new bold stance, vertical LED lighting, and spacious 7-seat layout. Kia likely to add 1.6L turbo-petrol hybrid, dual 12.3-inch displays, panoramic sunroof, and ADAS to make it more premium and feature rich car. Check out what’s spied in this model and what cars experts are availing.
Kia’s New Hybrid 7-Seater SUV Spied Testing
Lets start with most important thing, the budget of this 7-Seater SUV. Well, the pricing is clearly set as of a premium three-row SUV category which is expected between ₹29 lakh to ₹37 lakh (ex-showroom). So, with hybrid engine and more affordable comparing to rivals like Fortuner, Skoda Kodiaq, MG Gloster, etc.
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Talking about design look, during the testing of Sorento Hybrid you can see its muscular and upright design with focusing on broad front grille and vertically aligned LED headlamps. A clear idea of having long roofline, large glass area, and 19-inch alloy wheels is also got from the spied pics. With the long body, this model size is expected 4.6m – 4.9 meters.
Inside the cabin you get three-row and seven-seat layout which gives more space and comfort. Not only this, sources also reveal that the dual 12.3-inch digital displays, a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, and a 360-degree camera may likely to be added in this car. Not only tech features like head-up display, ambient lighting, and a rotary gear selector will be make cabin vibe modern and gives more tech feel.
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As per global car updates, the Sorento SUV will use 1.6-litre turbo-petrol hybrid system producing 230 to 238 hp power and has 6-speed automatic gearbox with optional all-wheel drive. And Kia may include same strong-hybrid engine setup in India. Likely mileage of this model is between 13 to 17 kmpl.
Talking about safety features you may see Level-2 ADAS technology which offer adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and collision avoidance systems. And additional safety may include multiple airbags, electronic stability control, advanced braking systems, and a 360-degree camera which are similar to premium SUVs.
When this model will arrive in India?
As per recent spy sights, the Sorento Hybrid is under active road testing in India which means launching has time. As per @ndtvautomate source the model will likely to launch in 2026 but experts says it may get delay.
With spied image and pics, Kia is making a stand out premium 7-Seater SUV car against all rivals that too with hybrid efficiency, modern tech, and strong road presence. And with expected budget pricing Kia Sorento Hybrid model may become first choice of buyers.
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