The short answer: for most buyers the Kia Sorento 1.6T AWD HEV at Rs 15,499,000 is the one to pick. Lucky Motor Corporation has put it at exactly the same price as the FWD HEV from 7 October 2026, and the AWD car carries far more equipment. Take the AWD PHEV at Rs 16,499,000 only if you can charge at home every night. The FWD HEV no longer makes sense at the same money. The offer is described as limited-time, and no end date has been announced.
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The 2026 Kia Sorento. The hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions share this body. Photo: Autowheels model gallery.
The new Sorento prices
Lucky Motor Corporation announced promotional ex-factory prices for the hybrid and plug-in hybrid Sorento, effective 7 October 2026, as it marks 10 years of operations and 100,000 units sold. The cuts run up to Rs 2.5 million. The 3.5L V6 Sorento is not part of the offer.
| Variant | Before (Rs) | Now (Rs) | Cut (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sorento 1.6T FWD HEV | 16,299,000 | 15,499,000 | 800,000 |
| Sorento 1.6T AWD HEV | 17,899,000 | 15,499,000 | 2,400,000 |
| Sorento 1.6T AWD PHEV | 18,999,000 | 16,499,000 | 2,500,000 |
Autowheels checked Lucky Motor’s own live price feed on 10 October 2026 and it showed Rs 15,499,000 for both HEV variants and Rs 16,499,000 for the PHEV. Those are the figures on our Kia Sorento page, with the AWD HEV and FWD HEV variant pages carrying the price history. Lucky Motor says the prices are ex-factory and exclude freight and insurance, and that any new or additional government duties or taxes applicable at delivery are for the buyer. Its own price list page also carries a note that final vehicle prices depend on clarity on federal sales tax, so ask for the price and tax position in writing.
Why the AWD HEV beats the FWD HEV at the same price
Lucky Motor’s own specification table shows what the same money buys on each car. The AWD HEV adds all-wheel drive with Snow, Mud and Sand terrain modes, and a long list of driver aids that the FWD HEV does not list.
| Feature (Lucky Motor spec table) | FWD HEV | AWD HEV | AWD PHEV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | FWD | Active AWD | Active AWD |
| Terrain modes (Snow, Mud, Sand) | No | Yes | Yes |
| Forward collision avoidance, lane keeping and following, smart cruise with stop and go | No | Yes | Yes |
| 360-degree surround view monitor | No | Yes | Yes |
| Colour head-up display | No | Yes | Yes |
| 12-speaker Bose audio | No (8 speakers) | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilated front seats, driver memory, 14-way power driver seat | No | Yes | Yes |
| Third-row fan control and vents | No | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Both HEVs use the same 1.6-litre turbo petrol hybrid engine, rated at 238 hp and 367 Nm, with a 6-speed automatic and a small 1.49 kWh battery. The FWD car’s old Rs 16,299,000 price made sense as the entry hybrid. At Rs 15,499,000 for both, there is little reason left to choose FWD, unless the dealer can only offer you an FWD car for earlier delivery.
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The Sorento’s twin 12.3-inch curved displays sit on a tan leather dashboard. Photo: Autowheels model gallery.
AWD HEV or AWD PHEV: what the extra Rs 1 million buys
| Item | AWD HEV | AWD PHEV |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-factory) | Rs 15,499,000 | Rs 16,499,000 |
| Engine power / torque | 238 hp / 367 Nm | 249 hp / 367 Nm |
| Battery | 1.49 kWh | 13.8 kWh |
| Electric-only driving | No EV mode | EV mode, 66 km all-electric range (Lucky Motor figure) |
| Charging | Not applicable | 3.3 kW onboard charger, 15 to 95% in 3 hours 25 minutes |
| Fuel tank | 67 litres | 47 litres |
| Ground clearance | 174 mm | 176 mm |
The PHEV gives you an electric-only car for short daily trips and a petrol hybrid for longer ones. It also has a smaller fuel tank, so petrol range between stops is shorter. The Rs 1 million premium only pays back if you plug in regularly.
An illustration, with our assumptions shown (not a maker figure): suppose a hybrid Sorento costs about Rs 33 a km in petrol (we assume 12 km a litre at Rs 398.30 a litre, the Super price on our fuel prices page as of 10 October). The PHEV’s 13.8 kWh battery over 66 km is about 0.21 kWh a km, which is about Rs 12.5 a km at an illustrative Rs 60 a unit. That saves about Rs 20 a km, so Rs 1 million is recovered after roughly 50,000 km driven on battery. At 40 km of battery driving a day, that is a little over three years. Real-world electric range will be lower than 66 km, which stretches the payback. If you cannot charge at home, take the HEV.
Sorento specs from Lucky Motor
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| Length / width / height | 4,815 / 1,900 / 1,700 mm (PHEV 1,695 mm high) |
| Wheelbase | 2,815 mm |
| Seats | 7 |
| Luggage (VDA, 2 / 5 / 7 seats up) | 1,996 / 813 / 179 litres |
| Wheels and tyres | 19-inch, 235/55 R19 (hybrid and plug-in) |
| Screens | Dual 12.3-inch curved displays |
| Airbags | 6 |
Full details are on Lucky Motor’s official pages for the Sorento and the Sorento PHEV.
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The second row has sliding and reclining seats with a one-touch walk-in function for the third row. Photo: Autowheels model gallery.
What about the 3.5L V6?
The petrol V6 (269 hp, 331 Nm, FWD) is not in this offer. Autowheels’ price history lists it at about Rs 1.36 crore since 12 September, but get a written quote from a dealer before you rely on that figure. The V6 lacks the lane-keeping and smart cruise features of the AWD cars and has no hybrid fuel saving, so with petrol at Rs 398.30 a litre it is a hard car to justify next to the hybrids.
Who should buy which Sorento
- Most families: AWD HEV at Rs 15,499,000. Same price as the FWD, more equipment, no charging needed.
- Home charger and short daily drives: AWD PHEV at Rs 16,499,000, for the electric-only commute.
- Cross-shopping other large SUVs: compare the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Haval H6 on the same day, with written quotes.
- Cheaper plug-in hybrid with seven seats: the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid is Rs 10,999,000 under Chery Master’s limited-stock price lock. See our Chery Tiggo 8 price lock guide and the Tiggo 8 page.
- Bigger people-mover: the Kia Carnival. For a smaller Kia SUV, see the Sportage L.
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The Sorento’s rear carries Kia’s vertical star-map tail lamps. Photo: Autowheels model gallery.
Before you pay a booking amount
- Ask the dealer to name the variant and the exact ex-factory price on the booking order.
- Ask whether the price is fixed at booking or at delivery, since the offer has no published end date.
- Ask what the delivery month is for the AWD HEV and the PHEV, because stock may differ.
- Ask for freight, insurance, withholding tax and registration shown as separate lines.
- Check who pays if the government changes taxes before delivery. Lucky Motor’s terms put new taxes on the buyer.
- Pay only into Lucky Motor’s official accounts, and insist on a signed booking order.
- If you already booked at the old price, ask Lucky Motor’s dealer in writing whether the new price applies to your order.
For other budgets, see our new cars under 1.5 crore page, the MPV and SUV pages, and our Kia Stonic Turbo guide. The compare tool lets you set any two side by side.
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