2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid Marks Global Debut with Significant Updates, Will it Come to India?

Kia has revealed the price of the 2025 iteration of its popular midsize crossover, the Sorento Hybrid. It is USD 2,000 more expensive than the model from the previous year. It comes in two trim levels and starts at USD 38,690 (about Rs 32.30 lakh). With the same model lineup as the previous year, the base EX is offered with front-wheel or all-wheel drive, while the SX Prestige is exclusively available with all-wheel drive. Also, as with the previous year, the company decided to announce hybrid model prices and updates before the naturally aspirated and PHEV models. This helps to draw attention to its hybrid range, which has seen more competition over the previous year. 

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2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid: Price and Powertrain

The Kia Sorento hybrid vehicles have consistently been more costly than the regular petrol-powered models. With Kia revealing the price of the latest model, the Sorento Hybrid is now considerably more expensive than before. The top-spec SX Prestige now starts at USD 48,265 (around Rs 40.30 lakh)—at least USD 4,100 (Rs 3.42 lakh) more than its 2024 predecessor.

Meanwhile, the plug-in hybrid is now available for less than USD 50,000 (about Rs 45.75 lakh), due to the new lower-spec EX trim. It starts at USD 49,365 (around Rs 41.22 lakh), USD 2,300 (Rs 1.92 lakh) cheaper than last year's top-spec SX Prestige, which now costs USD 54,465 (approximately Rs 45.48 lakh). The base hybrid 2025 Sorento EX model will cost USD 40,065 (about Rs 33.45 lakh), a hike of USD 1,700 (Rs 1.42 lakh). It has a 1.6-litre turbo-four petrol engine that produces 224bhp and 350Nm when combined with an electric motor. There is an all-wheel-drive option available, but the standard configuration powers the front wheels. In terms of price, this version is slightly more expensive—by USD 1,200 (Rs 1 lakh)—starting at USD 41,865 (approximately Rs 34.96 lakh). 

2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid: Design Elements and Colour Options

The updated Sorento boasts an aggressive and unique design language. Along with amber daytime running lights, the SUV also has extra standard lighting features, including the rear and front Star Map lighting characteristic of Kia. The available paint job options include: Cityscape Green, Mineral Blue, Interstellar Grey, and Volcanic Sand.

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2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid: Cabin

As you move inside the cabin, you will find a brand-new Dust Blue colour treatment. With its integrated 4.3-inch TFT screen and 12.3-inch infotainment system, the base hybrid EX continues to use a carryover instrument cluster. Upgrading to a curved panorama display with two 12.3-inch panels, the SX Prestige adds technology like wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Connected Car Navigation Cockpit, and more over-the-air updates. It also has a Digital Key 2.0, ventilated front seats and a standard suede headliner. 

Two fresh additions to the options list are Highway Driving Assist 2, which automatically changes lanes, and Smart Cruise Control-Machine Learning (SCC-ML), which adapts to the driver's driving style.

The South Korean automaker has not yet confirmed if the Sorento will make it to the Indian market. However, if it launches here, the Kia model will compete with the Toyota Fortuner.