The 2026 Kia Sorento in a Nutshell
One could say that the Sorento was Kia’s first real attempt at cracking the SUV market in America. Sure, there was the smaller Sportage, but if Kia really wanted to leave an impression on American SUV shoppers, it needed to upsize. Thus, the Sorento was born, first as a ladder-frame SUV and, eventually, the Hyundai Santa Fe-based crossover we all know today.
The Sorento is now in its fourth generation, with the latest one introduced in 2020 — right before the world went into lockdown. It was then facelifted for the 2024 model year, adapting some design elements from the larger Telluride and receiving an overhauled interior. For 2026, some trims get additional equipment, along with some safety upgrades.
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2026 Kia Sorento Lease Deals for February
As always, Kia has lease deals for 24-month and 36-month periods for the Sorento. These promos are available for the LX FWD, S FWD, and S AWD models, all of which have due at signing prices of $3,999. For 24-month leases, Kia is offering the LX FWD for $299 per month, S FWD for $339 per month, and S AWD for $359 per month. For 36 months, it’s $309 for LX FWD, $349 for S FWD, and $369 for S AWD.
Mind you, there are also lease deals for the 2025 model year Sorento, too. It starts as low as $289 for 24 months for the LX FWD, all the way to $359 for 36 months for the S AWD. It’s $0.20 for every mile over 10,000 miles per year, and the offer is valid until March 2, 2026.
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2026 Kia Sorento Highlights
There are eight trims to choose from in the Sorento, with prices ranging from $32,390 to $47,790. These trims are LX, S, EX, SX, X-Line EX, X-Line SX, X-Line Prestige SX, and X-Pro Prestige SX. All come with advanced driver assists, three-row seating, Kia Connect, wireless phone connectivity, and privacy glass. Move up to the S, and that throws in roof rails, heated seats, driver’s side power seats, heated front seats, wireless charging, dual-zone climate control, and additional USB ports.
For the EX, it adds 20-inch alloys, power tailgate, navigation, driver and passenger-side power seats, highway driving assist, and navigation-based adaptive cruise control. SX trims get all those plus a panoramic sunroof, blind spot monitoring, 360-degree cameras, dual panoramic displays, Bose premium sound system, heated and ventilated seats, heated steering wheel, second-row captain’s chairs, window shades, and automatic wipers.
The X-Line models for EX and SX trims get raised suspension, beefier roof rails, and standard all-wheel drive. For the X-Line SX Prestige, it includes evasive steering assist, junction crossing detection, driver’s side memory seat, heated second-row captain’s chairs, rear autonomous emergency braking, enhanced highway driving assists, and a digital key. As for the range-topping X-Pro SX Prestige, that one comes with all-terrain tires, increased towing capacity, and X-Pro interior detailing.
LX and S models are powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 191 hp and 181 lb-ft of torque. EX models and up use a turbocharged version of the same engine, boosting power up to 281 hp and 311 lb-ft of torque.
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Final Thoughts
The Sorento has been such a great moneymaker for Kia to a point that it’s actually giving them problems. It’s easy to see why many have chosen it, as it’s one of the least expensive midsize crossovers out there that can carry more than five people and their luggage. As these offers show, one of the easiest to lease, too. But just because it’s the cheapest three-row midsize crossover among its peers, it doesn’t mean it’s short on features or capability. If anything, the Sorento packs a lot more for the money, making it a car worthy of your shortlist.
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