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Kia Sorento vs 2026 Toyota Hilux

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Kia Sorento
2026 Toyota Hilux

Kia

Sorento

From ₹27.99 Lakh

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Toyota

Hilux

From ₹31.99 Lakh

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Kia SorentoHTE 7-Seater Diesel AT · ₹27.99 Lakh
2026 Toyota HiluxGX 4x2 AT · ₹31.99 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Sorento: ₹27.99 Lakh (ahead) Hilux: ₹31.99 Lakh Sorento ₹4.00 lakh cheaper
Airbags Sorento: 10 airbags (ahead) Hilux: 7 airbags No crash ratings yet
Power Sorento: 193 PS Hilux: 204 hp (ahead) Torque 442 vs 500 Nm
Versions Sorento: 20 (ahead) Hilux: 3 Only Sorento: hybrid, automatic

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

Pick the Hilux for more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹27.99 Lakh
₹31.99 Lakh
On-road in
₹32 Lakh
₹36.5 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹53,766 a month
₹61,327 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Diesel, automatic
Diesel, automatic
Power
193 PS
204 hp
Torque
442 Nm
500 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic (DCT)
Automatic

Vehicle Details

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

Engine & Performance

Hybrid Engine
1598 cc, Smartstream 1.6 Turbo GDI Strong Hybrid, 4-cylinder
Not listed
Diesel Engine
2151 cc, 4-cylinder turbo-diesel
Not listed
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 Litres
Not listed

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission Type
6-Speed Automatic
Not listed
Drivetrain
FWD on HTE, HTE(O), HTK and HTK(A); AWD with Snow, Sand and Mud terrain modes on HTX and HTX(A), both engines
Not listed

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Not listed
Front Brakes
Disc
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Disc
Not listed
Wheel Size
19-inch Alloy
Not listed
Tyre Size
235/55 R19
Not listed
Steering Type
Electric Power Steering, Rack & Pinion
Not listed

Dimensions & Capacities

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

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
10 (Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain, Driver Knee)
Not listed
ADAS Features
Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning/Prevention, Blind Spot Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Semi-Autonomous Parking
Not listed
Other Safety
ESC, Hill Assist, TPMS, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not listed
NCAP Rating
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.
Not listed

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen Size
12.3-inch
Not listed
Connectivity
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Not listed
Sound System
12 Speakers
Not listed

Lighting & Exterior

Sunroof Type
Panoramic Sunroof
Not listed

Colours & Warranty

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

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Not listed
2.8L Diesel
Displacement
Not listed
2,755 cc
No. of Cylinders
Not listed
4
Transmission Type
Not listed
Automatic
Gearbox
Not listed
6-Speed AT
Drive Type
Not listed
4x4

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type
Not listed
Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not listed
80 Litres
Emission Norm Compliance
Not listed
BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension
Not listed
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Not listed
Leaf Spring
Steering Type
Not listed
Electric
Turning Radius
Not listed
6.3 m
Front Brake Type
Not listed
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not listed
Drum

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
Not listed
5,320 mm
Width
Not listed
1,855 mm
Height
Not listed
1,815 mm
Wheelbase
Not listed
3,085 mm
Seating Capacity
Not listed
5

Comfort & Convenience

Parking Sensors
Not listed
Front & Rear
Drive Modes
Not listed
3

Interior

Upholstery
Not listed
Fabric

Exterior

Alloy Wheels
Not listed
17-inch
LED Fog Lamps
Not listed
Front & Rear

Safety

No. of Airbags
Not listed
7
NCAP Rating
Not listed
Not tested in this form. The better-equipped Hilux sold in Australia scored 5 stars from ANCAP (2025). The Australian truck adds a centre airbag and driver-assist systems that India's Hilux does not have, and part of its score depends on them.

Entertainment & Communication

Touchscreen Size
Not listed
12.3-inch
Android Auto
Not listed
Wireless
Apple CarPlay
Not listed
Wireless
No. of Speakers
Not listed
8

Choice

Versions
20 versions
3 versions
Price range
₹27.99 Lakh – ₹40.19 Lakh
₹31.99 Lakh – ₹36.69 Lakh
Colours
8 colours
6 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

HTE 7-Seater Diesel AT₹27.99 Lakh GX 4x2 AT₹31.99 Lakh Hilux ₹4.00 lakh more

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

On-road price by city

Sorento HTE 7-Seater Diesel AT against Hilux GX 4x2 AT

CitySorentoHiluxGap
Mumbai₹32.7 Lakh₹37.3 LakhSorento ₹4.60 lakh less
Pune₹32.7 Lakh₹37.3 LakhSorento ₹4.60 lakh less
New Delhi₹32 Lakh₹36.5 LakhSorento ₹4.50 lakh less
Bengaluru₹33.6 Lakh₹38.32 LakhSorento ₹4.72 lakh less
Chennai₹34.18 Lakh₹38.98 LakhSorento ₹4.80 lakh less
Hyderabad₹34.2 Lakh₹39 LakhSorento ₹4.80 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 Sorento or the Hilux?

The Sorento, by ₹4.00 lakh on the versions compared here: Sorento HTE 7-Seater Diesel AT at ₹27.99 Lakh against Hilux GX 4x2 AT at ₹31.99 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹32 Lakh against ₹36.5 Lakh.

Which is safer?

The Sorento: not tested in this form; the Sorento sold in Europe scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2020). The Hilux: not tested in this form; the better-equipped Hilux sold in Australia scored 5 stars (ANCAP 2025). The Sorento has 10 airbags and the Hilux 7 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Sorento HTE 7-Seater Diesel AT makes 193 PS and 442 Nm and the Hilux GX 4x2 AT makes 204 hp and 500 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Hilux is 505 mm longer.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹53,766 a month for the Sorento and ₹61,327 for the Hilux, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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