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2026 Kia Sorento Review
Three-row-capable Kia crossover with 2026 EPA gas and hybrid rows. Axis scores pending.
2026 · James Calder · published 2026-10-07
2026 Kia Sorento
Sorento sits between Sportage and Telluride/Carnival for buyers who want optional third-row flexibility in a midsize footprint. Trade-offs: third-row is best for kids; hybrids change the mpg story.
What's confirmed (EPA 2026)
Fetched combined figures include about 23–26 mpg on gas rows and hybrid-class rows around 34–37 mpg combined (city/hwy examples include 37/36 and 32/35). Match the exact EPA powertrain string.
Practical notes
Hybrid FWD is the efficiency play when available. X-Pro/AWD packaging costs mpg. Measure third-row against true three-row SUVs before committing.
Safety
Score pending pending IIHS/NHTSA 2026 Sorento matrix.
Method
See [How we score](/method).
Sources
- EPA — Gas Mileage of 2026 Kia Sorento — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2026KiaSorento.shtml (fetched 2026-10-06)
- Kia — Sorento — https://www.kia.com/us/en/sorento (OEM)