2026 Kia Sorento in Lynchburg, VA

Meet the 2026 Kia Sorento at Kia of Lynchburg

The 2026 Kia Sorento is built for drivers who need more than just transportation. This 2026 model is a three-row SUV designed for real family life, offering space, efficiency, and modern technology. Whether you’re commuting across Lynchburg, packing the kids for soccer practice, or setting off for a weekend getaway, the Sorento delivers comfort, capability, and confidence in one versatile package.

For 2026, the Sorento lineup comes in the following trim levels: LX, S, EX, SX, X-Line EX AWD, X-Line SX AWD, X-Line SX Prestige AWD, X-Pro SX Prestige AWD. Each offers unique features to match your lifestyle, from fuel efficiency to off-road capability.

Visit us at Kia of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, VA, today for a closer look at the 2026 Kia Sorento. Your next family vehicle is waiting.

Interior: Space that Works for Families

Inside the 2026 Sorento, flexibility comes built-in. Seven-passenger seating is standard, with available six-passenger configurations featuring second-row captain’s chairs. One-touch Slide & Fold second-row seats make accessing the third row easy, while remote-folding second-row seats from the cargo area add convenience. Cargo capacity reaches up to 75.5 cubic feet with both rows folded, giving you room for groceries, sports gear, or luggage.

Family-first details include two complete sets of LATCH connectors, rear occupant alert with ultrasonic sensors, power child locks, and available retractable sunshades. Comfort is built in with options like heated and ventilated front seats, heated second-row captain’s chairs, and dual-zone automatic climate control.

Interior Highlights Include:

• Cloth Seating (Standard)
• SynTex or Perforated Leather Seating (Available)
• Heated Steering Wheel (Available)
• Rear A/C Vents (Standard)
• Six-Way Manual Driver’s Seat and Four-Way Manual Passenger Seat (Standard)

Additional refinements include rear privacy glass (standard), suede headliner (X-Line SX Prestige), metallic paint (EX trim and lower) or simulated open-pore woodgrain interior accent trim (X-Line EX AWD and higher), panoramic sunroof with power sunshade (available), and a 14-way power driver’s seat (SX Prestige).

Exterior: Utility with Style

The Sorento looks sharp while working hard. LED headlights, taillamps, and daytime running lights are standard, with SX models adding signature LED DRLs. Wheels range from 17-inch alloys on LX to 20-inch gloss-black alloys on EX and SX Prestige. A Smart Power Tailgate with auto-close, roof rail options, and body-color or gloss-black styling cues make it both practical and stylish.

The adventurous X-Line and X-Pro trims add matte-black wheel arches, gloss-black grille accents, unique bumpers, raised roof rails, and all-terrain tires (X-Pro). Rain-sensing wipers and power-folding mirrors are available on higher trims for added convenience.

Available Exterior Colors:

• Everlasting Silver
• Dawning Red
• Ebony Black
• Jungle Green
• Glacial White Pearl
• Panthera Metal

Other shades include Wolf Gray, Midnight Lake Blue, and Road Rider Brown, giving you plenty of ways to make the Sorento your own.

Performance: Multiple Powertrains, One Confident SUV

The 2026 Sorento offers two powertrains to suit different needs:

• 2.5-liter 4-Cylinder (LX, S): 191 horsepower, 181 lb-ft of torque, eight-speed automatic transmission, and up to 2,000 pounds of towing capacity.
• 2.5-liter Turbo 4-Cylinder (EX, SX, SX Prestige): 281 horsepower, 311 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, and up to 3,500 pounds of towing capacity (4,500 pounds with X-Pro).

Drive Mode Select with Snow Mode, Hill-Start Assist, and Downhill Brake Control are standard across the lineup. Torque-vectoring all-wheel drive with center locking differential is available and standard on X-Line, X-Pro, and PHEV models.

Technology: Smart Connections Everywhere

The 2026 Kia Sorento comes equipped with the latest technology to keep you connected on every drive. The standard 12.3-inch touchscreen includes Kia Connect with SiriusXM® and OTA updates. Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ are wireless on base trims, wired with navigation on higher trims.

Top Technology Features:

• 12.3-inch Curved Instrument Display (Available)
• Navigation (Available)
• 4-inch Instrument Display
• Six-Speaker Audio System
• Bluetooth®
• Wireless Phone Charging Pad (Available)

Other features include multiple USB-C charging ports in every row and an available 12-speaker Bose® premium audio system.

Safety: Confidence in Every Drive

Safety is king when it comes to the 2026 Kia Sorento. Packed full of driver assistance and accident prevention technology, you can have peace of mind every time you get behind the wheel. From busy city streets to holiday traffic across the highways, you can rest assured that this 2026 model watches your front, back, and blind spots.

Key Safety Features:

• Blind-Spot Collision Warning-Parallel Exit
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Detection
• Lane Departure Warning
• Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Following Technology
• Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist

Also standard is Intelligent Speed Limit Assist, Driver Attention Warning with Leading Vehicle Departure Alert, Rear Occupant Alert, and Safe Exit Assist. Available features include Highway Driving Assist 2, Rear View Monitor with Parking Guidance, 360 Degree Surround View Monitor, Parking Collision Avoidance Assist Reverse, and Smart Cruise Control with Machine Learning.

Take Home the 2026 Kia Sorento from Kia of Lynchburg

From its roomy three-row interior to its many powertrain options, the 2026 Kia Sorento is designed for life in motion. With advanced safety, versatile performance, and smart technology, it’s ready for every errand, commute, and family trip. Visit Kia of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, VA, today to test drive the new Sorento and find the trim that’s perfect for you.

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