Want Better Fuel Economy for Road Trips? Meet the 2026 Kia Sorento HEV’s Three Rows

Road trips ask a lot of a mid-size SUV: enough seats for the whole group, enough cargo room for what everyone packs, and fuel economy that doesn’t turn every stop into a gas station visit. The 2026 Sorento HEV is built around that exact combination, pairing a hybrid powertrain with three rows of seating and a cargo layout that scales from weekend bags to a full load with the seats folded flat.

Under the hood, the Sorento HEV runs a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder paired with a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor, delivering a combined 227 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque through a 6-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is standard across the lineup. Fuel consumption is rated at 7.2 / 6.7 / 7.0 L/100km (city/highway/combined), numbers that hold up well against a three-row SUV’s typical thirst on the highway.

At a Glance: 2026 Sorento HEV Trims

Fuel Economy That Adds Up Over a Long Drive

A combined rating of 7.0 L/100km means fewer fuel stops on a multi-hour drive, and the gap only grows on the highway, where the Sorento HEV is rated at 6.7 L/100km. For a three-row SUV carrying a full load of passengers and gear, that efficiency comes without asking the driver to plan the trip around charging stations, since the hybrid system tops up its own battery on the move.

• Combined fuel economy: 7.0 L/100km
• Highway fuel economy: 6.7 L/100km
• 67-litre fuel tank for extended range between fill-ups

Towing Capacity for Trailers and Gear

The Sorento HEV is rated to tow 750 to 907 kg (1,653 to 2,000 lb) when properly equipped, enough for a small utility trailer, a pair of personal watercraft, or a compact camping trailer. Combined with a hybrid powertrain that doesn’t sacrifice much of its efficiency advantage under load, it works for buyers who need occasional towing capability without stepping up to a larger, thirstier SUV.

Three Rows and Room for Everything

Seating for up to six comes standard, with 50:50 split-folding second and third rows that adjust to whatever the trip requires. Cargo capacity measures 2,139 litres behind the first row with both rear rows folded, 1,090 to 1,274 litres behind the second row, and 357 litres behind the third row when all three rows are in use. Second-row seats slide and recline, and the walk-in feature makes third-row access easier at every stop.

Which Sorento HEV Trim Fits Your Road Trip?

LX covers the essentials with a 12.3-inch multimedia interface, smart cruise control with stop and go, and dual-zone automatic climate control, all built around the same hybrid powertrain and fuel economy figures as the rest of the lineup. EX adds a panoramic sunroof, leather seating, heated second-row seats, navigation, and a Bose premium audio system, along with Highway Drive Assist 2 and a Surround View Monitor for added confidence on unfamiliar roads. SX sits at the top of the range, building on EX’s equipment for buyers who want the most complete version of the Sorento HEV experience.

For families weighing fuel costs against interior space, EX tends to be the sweet spot: it keeps the same hybrid efficiency as LX while adding the comfort features that make longer drives easier on everyone in the vehicle.

Book Your Test Drive Today

The 2026 Sorento HEV brings hybrid efficiency to a three-row SUV without asking buyers to compromise on space. Book your test drive today at Bolton Kia in Bolton to see how the Sorento HEV handles your next road trip.

To learn more about the 2026 Kia Sorento HEV, visit Kia.ca