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Isuzu MU-X vs Kia Sorento

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Isuzu MU-X
Kia Sorento

Isuzu

MU-X

From ₹34.53 Lakh

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Kia

Sorento

From ₹27.99 Lakh

Full Sorento page Change
Isuzu MU-XMU-X Standard 4x2 · ₹34.53 Lakh
Kia SorentoHTE 7-Seater Diesel AT · ₹27.99 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price MU-X: ₹34.53 Lakh Sorento: ₹27.99 Lakh (ahead) Sorento ₹6.54 lakh cheaper
Airbags MU-X: 6 airbags Sorento: 10 airbags (ahead) No crash ratings yet
Mileage MU-X: 13.8 kmpl Sorento: Not published Claimed
Power MU-X: 163 hp Sorento: 193 PS (ahead) Torque 360 vs 442 Nm
Boot MU-X: 878 litres (ahead) Sorento: 179 litres Length 4,825 vs 4,815 mm
Versions MU-X: 2 Sorento: 20 (ahead) Only Sorento: hybrid, automatic

Pick the MU-X for the bigger boot.

Pick the Sorento for the lower price, more airbags, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹34.53 Lakh
₹27.99 Lakh
On-road in
₹40.48 Lakh
₹32.87 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹68,012 a month
₹55,227 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Diesel, automatic
Diesel, automatic
Power
163 hp
193 PS
Torque
360 Nm
442 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic (DCT)
Mileage
13.8 kmpl
Not published

Vehicle Details

Body Type
SUV
3-Row SUV
Seating Capacity
7 Seater
6/7 Seater
Fuel Type
Diesel
Strong Hybrid, Diesel
Launch Date (India)
Not listed
4 September 2026

Engine & Performance

Engine
1898 cc, 4-cylinder DOHC turbo-diesel
Not listed
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 Litres
67 Litres
Emission Standard
BS VI 2.0
Not listed
Hybrid Engine
Not listed
1598 cc, Smartstream 1.6 Turbo GDI Strong Hybrid, 4-cylinder
Diesel Engine
Not listed
2151 cc, 4-cylinder turbo-diesel

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission Type
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD (Standard 4x2), 4WD (Premium 4x4)
FWD on HTE, HTE(O), HTK and HTK(A); AWD with Snow, Sand and Mud terrain modes on HTX and HTX(A), both engines
Idle Start-Stop
Yes
Not listed

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link, Gas-Filled Shock Absorbers
Multi-link
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Wheel Size
18-inch Alloy
19-inch Alloy
Tyre Size
255/60 R18, Radial Tubeless
235/55 R19
Steering
Electric, Tilt Adjustable
Not listed
Turning Radius
5.8 metres
Not listed
Steering Type
Not listed
Electric Power Steering, Rack & Pinion

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4825 mm
4815 mm
Width
1860 mm
1900 mm
Height
1860 mm
1785 mm
Wheelbase
2845 mm
2815 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
230 mm
Not listed
Boot Space
878 Litres
179 to 187 Litres (5-seat mode), up to 2,011 Litres seats folded
Ground Clearance
Not listed
176 mm

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
6
10 (Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain, Driver Knee)
Safety Features
Hill Descent Control, Hill Assist, ABS, EBD, ESC, Traction Control
Not listed
Parking Assist
Rear Camera with Guideline Display, Rear Parking Sensors
Not listed
NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. The Thai-built MU-X of this generation scored 4 stars for adults and 4 for children from ASEAN NCAP (2016). ASEAN NCAP based it on its test of the D-Max. ANCAP gave the Australian MU-X of this generation 5 stars in 2013, a rating that has since expired.
Not tested in this form. The Sorento sold in Europe scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2020). That rating runs until 1 January 2027. It covers the facelifted Sorento India gets, and ANCAP also gave it 5 stars in 2020.
ADAS Features
Not listed
Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning/Prevention, Blind Spot Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Semi-Autonomous Parking
Other Safety
Not listed
ESC, Hill Assist, TPMS, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen Size
9-inch, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
12.3-inch
Instrument Cluster
3D Electro-Luminescent Digital Display
Not listed
Sound System
8 Speakers
12 Speakers
Climate Control
Automatic with Rear Seat Vents
Not listed
Upholstery
Leather, Quilted Design
Not listed
Driver Seat
6-Way Power Adjustable with Height Adjustment
Not listed
Convenience
Keyless Entry, Push Button Start, Cruise Control
Not listed
Connectivity
Not listed
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

Lighting & Exterior

Headlight Type
Bi-LED Projectors with Auto-Leveling
Not listed
DRLs
LED
Not listed
Tail Lights
LED
Not listed
Roof Rails
Yes, 60 kg Max Load
Not listed
Other Exterior
Fog Lights, Rear Spoiler, Power Door Mirrors with Turn Indicators
Not listed
Sunroof Type
Not listed
Panoramic Sunroof

Colours & Warranty

Colour Options
Nautilus Blue, Red Spinal Mica, Silky White Pearl, Galena Grey, Black Mica, Silver Metallic
Pewter Olive, Imperial Blue, Magma Red, Ivory Silver (Gloss), Aurora Black Pearl, Glacier White Pearl, Gravity Grey, Dark Gun Metal (Matte)
Warranty
Not listed
Up to 7 years available under Kia India's extended warranty programme on select models

Choice

Versions
2 versions
20 versions
Price range
₹34.53 Lakh – ₹37.71 Lakh
₹27.99 Lakh – ₹40.19 Lakh
Colours
6 colours
8 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Diesel, automatic

MU-X Standard 4x2₹34.53 Lakh HTK(A) 6-Seater Diesel AT₹33.69 Lakh Sorento ₹84,000 less

Only the Sorento sells a hybrid, automatic version: 10 versions, from ₹29.49 Lakh.

On-road price by city

MU-X MU-X Standard 4x2 against Sorento HTE 7-Seater Diesel AT

CityMU-XSorentoGap
Mumbai₹41.34 Lakh₹33.57 LakhSorento ₹7.77 lakh less
Pune₹41.34 Lakh₹33.57 LakhSorento ₹7.77 lakh less
New Delhi₹40.48 Lakh₹32.87 LakhSorento ₹7.61 lakh less
Bengaluru₹42.39 Lakh₹34.42 LakhSorento ₹7.97 lakh less
Chennai₹43.1 Lakh₹34.99 LakhSorento ₹8.10 lakh less
Hyderabad₹43.12 Lakh₹35.02 LakhSorento ₹8.10 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹38.24 Lakh₹31.05 LakhSorento ₹7.18 lakh less
Kolkata₹39.62 Lakh₹32.17 LakhSorento ₹7.45 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the MU-X or the Sorento?

The Sorento, by ₹6.54 lakh on the versions compared here: MU-X MU-X Standard 4x2 at ₹34.53 Lakh against Sorento HTE 7-Seater Diesel AT at ₹27.99 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹40.48 Lakh against ₹32.87 Lakh.

Which is safer?

The MU-X: not tested in this form; the Thai-built MU-X of this generation scored 4 stars (ASEAN NCAP 2016). The Sorento: not tested in this form; the Sorento sold in Europe scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2020). The MU-X has 6 airbags and the Sorento 10 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The MU-X MU-X Standard 4x2 makes 163 hp and 360 Nm and the Sorento HTE 7-Seater Diesel AT makes 193 PS and 442 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The MU-X is 10 mm longer. Boot space is 878 litres in the MU-X and 179 litres in the Sorento.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹68,012 a month for the MU-X and ₹55,227 for the Sorento, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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