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How Much Horsepower Does a Kia Sorento Have?
Horsepower, torque, engine, transmission and drivetrain for every 2027 Sorento and Sorento Hybrid trim and the 2026 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid, from Kia's compare trims and specs pages on kia.com.
186 hp2.5L, LX and S
274 hp2.5L turbo, EX and up
232 hpSorento Hybrid, combined
261 hp2026 Plug-in Hybrid, combined
How much horsepower does the 2027 Kia Sorento have?
It depends on the engine. Kia.com lists 186 hp for the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder on the LX and S, and 274 hp for the turbocharged 2.5-liter on the EX, SX, X-Line and X-Pro trims. The 2027 Sorento Hybrid makes 232 hp combined, and the 2026 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid makes 261 hp combined.
Sorento horsepower at a glance
| Sorento | Engine | Horsepower | Torque | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Sorento LX and S | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder | 186 hp at 6,100 rpm | 178 lb.-ft. at 4,000 rpm | 8-speed automatic |
| 2027 Sorento EX, SX, X-Line and X-Pro | Turbocharged 2.5-liter 4-cylinder | 274 hp at 5,800 rpm | 311 lb.-ft. at 1,700-4,000 rpm | 8-speed wet dual-clutch |
| 2027 Sorento Hybrid | 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder and full parallel hybrid system | 232 hp combined | 270 lb.-ft. combined | 6-speed automatic |
| 2026 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid | 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder and full parallel hybrid system | 261 hp combined | 270 lb.-ft. combined | 6-speed automatic |
From Kia's 2027 Sorento, 2027 Sorento Hybrid and 2026 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid compare trims and specs pages on kia.com, read November 9, 2026. Kia.com currently shows the Sorento Plug-in Hybrid as a 2026 model.
2027 Sorento engine by trim
| Trim | Engine | Output | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 186 hp, 178 lb.-ft. | 8-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive |
| S | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 186 hp, 178 lb.-ft. | 8-speed automatic | Front- or all-wheel drive |
| EX | Turbocharged 2.5L 4-cylinder | 274 hp, 311 lb.-ft. | 8-speed wet dual-clutch | Front- or all-wheel drive |
| SX | Turbocharged 2.5L 4-cylinder | 274 hp, 311 lb.-ft. | 8-speed wet dual-clutch | Front-wheel drive |
| X-Line EX AWD | Turbocharged 2.5L 4-cylinder | 274 hp, 311 lb.-ft. | 8-speed wet dual-clutch | All-wheel drive |
| X-Line SX AWD | Turbocharged 2.5L 4-cylinder | 274 hp, 311 lb.-ft. | 8-speed wet dual-clutch | All-wheel drive |
| X-Line SX Prestige AWD | Turbocharged 2.5L 4-cylinder | 274 hp, 311 lb.-ft. | 8-speed wet dual-clutch | All-wheel drive |
| X-Pro SX Prestige AWD | Turbocharged 2.5L 4-cylinder | 274 hp, 311 lb.-ft. | 8-speed wet dual-clutch | All-wheel drive |
From Kia's 2027 Sorento compare trims and specs page on kia.com (Engine Type, Horsepower, Torque, transmission and Drivetrain lines), read November 9, 2026.
Sorento Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid output
The 2027 Sorento Hybrid comes in EX, X-Line EX AWD and X-Line SX Prestige AWD trims. Kia.com lists 232 hp and 270 lb.-ft. combined, with an electric motor rated at 64 hp and 195 lb.-ft. and a 270 V hybrid battery. The Hybrid EX is front- or all-wheel drive; the two X-Line trims are all-wheel drive.
From Kia's 2027 Sorento Hybrid compare trims and specs page on kia.com, read November 9, 2026.
| Specification | 2026 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (EX AWD, X-Line SX Prestige AWD) |
|---|---|
| Combined output | 261 hp, 270 lb.-ft. |
| Engine | 177 hp at 5,500 rpm, 195 lb.-ft. at 1,500-4,500 rpm |
| Electric motor | AC synchronous permanent magnet motor, 91 hp at 2,100-3,300 rpm, 224 lb.-ft. at 0-2,100 rpm |
| Hybrid battery | Lithium-ion polymer, 360 V, 14 kWh |
| Level 2 (240V) charging time | 4 hours |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
From Kia's 2026 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid compare trims and specs page on kia.com, read November 9, 2026.
Sorento engine specifications
| Specification | 2.5L (LX, S) | 2.5L turbo | 1.6L turbo hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,497 cc | 2,497 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Valve train | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Compression ratio | 13.0:1 | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel delivery | Gasoline direct injection (GDI) | Gasoline direct injection (GDI) | Gasoline direct injection (GDI) |
| Fuel requirement | Regular unleaded, 87 octane or higher | Regular unleaded, 87 octane or higher | Regular unleaded, 87 octane or higher |
From Kia's 2027 Sorento, 2027 Sorento Hybrid and 2026 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid compare trims and specs pages on kia.com, read November 9, 2026.
Comparing fuel use or towing? See our Sorento mpg guide and Sorento towing guide. For engine oil, see Sorento oil type and capacity.
Michigan City Kia sales hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 9 a.m.-8 p.m. |
| Friday | 9 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. |
Sales hours as listed on Michigan City Kia's website, November 9, 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
Kia Sorento horsepower questions
How much horsepower does the Kia Sorento have?
Kia.com lists 186 hp for the 2027 Sorento LX and S, 274 hp for the turbocharged EX, SX, X-Line and X-Pro trims, 232 hp combined for the 2027 Sorento Hybrid and 261 hp combined for the 2026 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid.
Which Sorento trims have the turbo engine?
On the 2027 Sorento, kia.com lists the turbocharged 2.5-liter 4-cylinder on the EX, SX, X-Line EX AWD, X-Line SX AWD, X-Line SX Prestige AWD and X-Pro SX Prestige AWD. The LX and S use the non-turbo 2.5-liter.
How much torque does the Sorento turbo make?
Kia.com lists 311 lb.-ft. at 1,700-4,000 rpm for the 2027 Sorento turbocharged 2.5-liter, compared with 178 lb.-ft. at 4,000 rpm for the 2.5-liter on the LX and S.
What transmission does the Kia Sorento use?
Kia.com lists an 8-speed automatic with the 2.5-liter, an 8-speed wet dual-clutch transmission with the 2.5-liter turbo, and a 6-speed automatic on the Sorento Hybrid and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid.
What fuel does the Kia Sorento take?
Kia.com lists regular unleaded, 87 octane or higher, for the 2027 Sorento, the 2027 Sorento Hybrid and the 2026 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid.
Want to drive a Sorento?
Michigan City Kia is at 710 E. US Hwy 20 in Michigan City, IN. Compare the 2.5L, the turbo and the Sorento Hybrid in person.
Sources
Engines, horsepower, torque, transmissions, drivetrain by trim, hybrid motor and battery figures, charging time, displacement, valve train, compression ratio, fuel delivery and fuel requirement are from Kia's 2027 Sorento, 2027 Sorento Hybrid and 2026 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid compare trims and specs pages on kia.com, read November 9, 2026. Address and hours are from Michigan City Kia's own website. Image: Kia America.
- 2027 Sorento compare trims and specs: engines, horsepower, torque, transmissions, drivetrain, fuel requirement, image, Kia America, read November 9, 2026
- 2027 Sorento Hybrid compare trims and specs: engine, combined output, electric motor, battery voltage, transmission, drivetrain, Kia America, read November 9, 2026
- 2026 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid compare trims and specs: combined, engine and motor output, battery, charging time, layout, Kia America, read November 9, 2026
- Address and sales hours (structured data), Michigan City Kia, November 9, 2026
