Kia has launched one of its top-selling mid-size SUVs in South Korea. They has changes some major things in Sorento for the 2026 Model Year. Now the matter is that what will they make those changes also for the United States or not.
Right now, the company has not made any announcement for the United States that they will make changes or not in the 2026 Sorento. However, according to the top automotive media websites, there is no expectations to get any major changes in the Kia Sorento for the 2026 Model year.
But before few days ago, Kia has launched its Sorento in South Korea with some big changes or you can say big upgrades. For example, now the Kia Sorento 2026 has standard advanced safety and driver assistance features with some premium design upgrades.
According to the news report, Now the new Kia Sorento all trims have standard lane keeping assist 2 and steering wheel grip detection. Apart from these features, Kia has also upgrades designs.
First of all, now it will have a newly designed four-spoke steering wheel, as well as its hybrid model will get new 19-inch wheels. The price of the new Kia Sorento will start at just $25,800 in the South Korea which will go up to $35,200 for its 1.6L 4WD hybrid model.
You should know that this new Kia Sorento will have multiple powertrain options, including a 2.5L Turbo gasoline engine, a 2.2L Diesel Engine, and a 1.6L turbo hybrid engine with 2WD and 4WD options.
Now it has to be seen whether the company will also apply these upgrades for the United States or not. However, We think that Kia should also apply these upgrades in the United States. But as of now, there is no official announcement made by the company for the United States. However, it is likely that kia will give some good update soon for the USA regarding its top selling mid-size SUV Sorento.
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