The 2026 Kia Sorento arrives with the quiet confidence of a vehicle that has already done the math and would now like you to review the results. It is a midsize SUV that politely refuses to choose just one job. Family hauler. Commuter companion. Weekend escape pod. The Sorento looks at this list and says, “I’m a vehicle, I can’t read.”
For drivers around Naples, FL, the Sorento presents itself as practical without being boring and flexible in ways that suggest someone at Kia actually thought about how people live.
Performance and Powertrain Options
The Sorento’s approach to performance is refreshingly inclusive. Gas-powered models offer an available 2.5L turbocharged engine producing up to 281 hp, paired with available torque-vectoring AWD and Terrain Mode for snow, sand, or roads that have given up on themselves. Properly equipped, towing capacity reaches up to 4,500 lbs., which means boats, small trailers, and ambitious weekend plans are all welcome.
Efficiency-minded drivers have options that feel intentional, not tacked on. The Sorento Hybrid combines a 1.6L turbo hybrid powertrain with electric assistance, delivering 227 hp and 258 lbs. ft. of torque, along with an EPA-est. 36 mpg highway rating and up to 655 miles of range on select models. The Plug-In Hybrid escalates things further with 261 hp, standard AWD with a center-locking differential, and an EPA-est. 31 miles of all-electric driving before politely switching back to hybrid duty.
This is flexibility with credentials.
Interior Comfort and Advanced Technology
Inside, the 2026 Sorento aims for “calm competence,” and largely succeeds. Available premium seating materials, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and second-row retractable sunshades make the cabin feel thoughtfully assembled rather than merely decorated.
Three rows are available, with second-row captain’s chairs or a bench seat depending on how many opinions you plan to transport. Cargo space adjusts accordingly, because life does not arrive in standard sizes.
Technology is handled with similar restraint. An available 24-inch total combined panoramic display integrates digital instrumentation with infotainment, while USB charging ports across all three rows acknowledge that modern passengers travel with devices. Additional available features like Digital Key 2.0, a full-display digital rearview mirror, remote start with climate control, and a Bose® premium audio system add convenience without turning the cabin into a tech demo.
Safety Features You Can Trust
The Sorento’s safety suite reads like a calm but thorough checklist of modern expectations. Available systems include Blind-Spot Detection technologies, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, and Auto Emergency Braking with Evasive Steering Assist. These features work quietly in the background, which is exactly where safety technology belongs.
For added awareness, the available 360° Surround View Monitor with 3D View and Blind-Spot View Monitor helps drivers keep track of surroundings in tight parking lots and busy traffic situations. It’s reassurance without theatrics.
Explore the 2026 Kia Sorento in Naples, FL
The 2026 Kia Sorento does not attempt to impress through exaggeration. Instead, it offers capability, efficiency, comfort, and technology in combinations that make practical sense—an approach that feels increasingly rare.
Drivers in Naples, FL can explore the Sorento lineup in person at Airport Kia of Naples, where the right configuration tends to reveal itself quickly. Some vehicles shout for attention. The Sorento simply waits, confident that you’ll notice.
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Warranties include 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and 5-year/60,000-mile basic. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for warranty details.