The Kia 2027 Sorento HEV will carry a slightly higher price tag with the introduction of a new trim line.
Driving the news: The new Kia 2027 Sorento HEV starts at $39,090 for its EX front-wheel drive model, $200 more than the 2026 version in the same trim.
The EX all-wheel drive version starts at $40,890.
The new X-line trim all-wheel drive is $43,090 and includes glossblack wheels and glossblack exterior accents.
And the X-line SX Prestige begins at $47,590.
Zooming in: The Sorento HEV follows the same pricing trend as the previously announced 2027 Sorento ICE powertrains, which saw a $200 price increase from the 2026 models.
The ICE powertrains start at $32,590 for the LX and climb to a starting price of $47,990 for the X-Pro SX Prestige.
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Building on momentum: In its Q3 and September sales report, Kia reported that Sorento HEV sales were running 112% ahead of the previous year.
Kia also posted its best September and quarter, with hybrid sales up 152% overall.
For all powertrains, the Sorento ended September with 77,205 units sold, the fourth-best-selling vehicle for the brand.
Bottom line: Kia is adding a trim to capitalize on its recent success with the Sorento HEV and its overall momentum within the hybrid space.
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