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Car Specifications2026 Kia Sorento
The new Kia Sorento is a large SUV available in New Zealand from $62,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the LX+ variant and topping out at $94,990 for the Water variant.
There are 7 variants of the Sorento available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-2024.
The new 2026 Sorento is offered with a 7 year, 150,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Kia Sorento include 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder turbo hybrid (169kW/350Nm), 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder turbo hybrid (195kW/350Nm) and 2.2L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (148kW/440Nm). Non-electric variants are available with 8-speed automatic dual clutch sequential trans (dct) or 6-speed automatic with manual mode transmissions. Both 4x4 and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
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2024
$62,990
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$64,990
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$68,490
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$71,990
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$73,490
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$80,990
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$86,990
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,815 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,900 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,700 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,815 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,600 mm |
| Load Capacity | 735 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2026 Kia Sorento
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Kia Sorento is the LX+ variant that starts from $62,990.
See all Kia Sorento PricingThe most expensive Kia Sorento is the Water variant that starts from $94,990.
See all Kia Sorento PricingThe best towing capacity of a Kia Sorento is 2500 kg offered by the following variants: LX+, EX, Deluxe and Premium.
See all Kia Sorento towing capacityThe largest Kia Sorento is the LX+ variant which measures 1900mm wide, 4815mm in length and sits 1700mm tall.
The most powerful variants with 195kW of power and 350nm of torque are the Earth and Water variants.
The Kia Sorento is built in Korea and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest Kia Sorento is the LX+ variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2660 kg.
The Kia Sorento may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel, Unleaded or Electric.
† Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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