2027 Kia Sorento Hybrid: US prices, X-Line trims, 232 hp and fuel economy

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The new 2027 Kia Sorento Hybrid X-Line EX AWD costs $2,200 more than the regular EX AWD in the United States. Yet the entry-level hybrid is only $200 more expensive than its 2026 counterpart. The contrast is clear in Kia America’s latest price list.

The Sorento Hybrid EX FWD starts at $39,090. The EX AWD is $40,890, the newly added X-Line EX AWD is $43,090, and the X-Line SX-Prestige AWD is $47,590. All prices exclude Kia’s mandatory $1,495 destination charge in the US.

The X-Line EX is distinguished chiefly by black wheels, dark exterior accents and wood-look trim inside. All-wheel drive is included. The higher X-Line SX-Prestige AWD adds features including a panoramic roof, Bose audio and second-row captain’s chairs. A head-up display is standard on the 2027 SX-Prestige.

According to Kia America, the 2027 hybrid powertrain delivers 232 hp, compared with 227 hp for the US-spec 2026 model. It still pairs a 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with an electric motor and a six-speed automatic transmission. EPA estimates are 37 mpg for the FWD version and 34 mpg for the AWD X-Line models, approximately 6.4 and 6.9 L/100 km respectively.

These figures apply to vehicles specified for the US market. Sorento hybrids sold in other regions may have different equipment and power ratings. Buyers should not assume that similarly named trims share identical specifications.

The gasoline-only 2027 Sorento also received a $200 increase, but its $32,590 starting MSRP applies to a non-hybrid model. Buyers comparing vehicles across markets should check the actual specification, total fees and delivered price rather than relying on US MSRP alone.