Kia Sorento interiors spied undisguised at a public parking lot — Images here!
- 1Second row is equipped with ventilated captain seats that slide and recline
- 2Cabin uses a dual-tone black & brown leather with soft-touch leatherette inserts
- 3Kia has confirmed the Sorento as its first hybrid SUV for India
The upcoming Kia Sorento Hybrid has been spotted with its interior fully visible in India. The latest spy shots, captured in a public parking area in Belur, reveal several cabin features expected on the SUV. The images provide a closer look at the seats, infotainment system, audio setup and climate controls ahead of the Sorento Hybrid’s expected launch later this year.
Kia Sorento interior gets premium dual-tone cabin design
The upcoming Kia Sorento spy shots reveal a dual-tone black and brown leather interior. The dashboard and door panels feature soft-touch leatherette inserts, while satin-finished door handles add to the cabin’s overall look.
The Kia Sorento dashboard gets a curved display that combines the digital instrument cluster and infotainment touchscreen into a single unit. This layout is similar to Kia’s latest global models and gives the cabin a cleaner, more modern design. The multifunction steering wheel gets black paddle shifters and controls for ADAS, audio, phone connectivity and instrument cluster settings. The steering wheel appears to have manual adjustment, operated through a conventional lever.
Upcoming Kia Sorento centre console
The upcoming Kia Sorento’s centre console gets a rotary gear selector with Reverse, Neutral, Drive and Park modes. A second rotary controller is expected to switch between different terrain or traction modes.
The console also includes a wireless phone charger and buttons for front-seat ventilation. Below the infotainment screen, the digital climate control panel gets two rotary dials, likely for temperature and fan-speed adjustment. The Sorento also gets a Bose sound system, with branded speakers visible on the doors. Other visible features include Auto Start/Stop, 360-degree camera shortcut, cupholders and a foldable front centre armrest with storage underneath.
Kia Sorento's feature-rich second row with captain seats
The latest spy shots reveal a well-equipped second row. The India-spec Kia Sorento seen in the images gets captain seats, suggesting that Kia could offer both six- and seven-seat configurations. The second-row seats get ventilation, sliding and reclining functions. Rear passengers can also use Boss Mode, which allows them to electrically adjust the front passenger seat for additional legroom.
The rear doors feature retractable sunshades, dual storage compartments, bottle holders and Bose speakers. The second-row seat ventilation controls are placed on the door panels next to the window switches for easier access.
Kia Sorento powertrains
These spy shots follow shortly after Kia India officially confirmed that the Sorento will become its first hybrid SUV for the Indian market, a confirmation that came alongside the opening of official pre-bookings for the model. While Kia has not yet announced technical specifications, the India-spec Sorento is expected to be powered by a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol strong-hybrid powertrain. In overseas markets, this setup develops around 238hp and 380Nm, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Kia Sorento price and rivals
Kia Sorento is expected to be locally manufactured. It is likely to be priced around Rs 40 lakh, ex-showroom. Once launched later this year, it will rival premium three-row SUVs such as the Skoda Kodiaq and Volkswagen Tayron, among others.
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