2026 Kia Sorento · Style + Tech
Sorento S
From $35,290 MSRP* · AWD Optional (+$2,000) · Seats 7
Move up to the S and you get 19-inch wheels, a leather-wrapped wheel, and a richer driver-assist suite than the LX offers — plus it’s the first trim in the lineup where all-wheel drive is even an option. Every new Sorento from Dean McCrary Kia Hattiesburg, sitting right at the Hub City crossroads, comes with upfront pricing and factory warranty built in.
$35,290MSRP FWD · $37,290 AWD
19"wheels — bigger than the 18" LX
Leatherwraps the steering wheel
AWDnow optional, a tier first
Moredriver-assist tech than LX
191hp 2.5L GDI · 8-spd auto
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What S Adds Over LX
Better wheels, a nicer cabin touch, and more tech — plus it’s the first rung where AWD even shows up as a choice.
Wheels
19-Inch Wheels
A size up from the LX’s 18-inch alloys, for a beefier look on the road.
Cabin
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
One of those small details that makes every trip feel a bit more upscale.
Safety
More Driver-Assist Tech
Extra standard safety tech layered onto the LX’s already-strong lineup of features.
Drivetrain
AWD Optional (+$2,000)
Here’s where AWD becomes available for the first time in the lineup — still paired with the standard 191-hp 2.5L engine.
S Specs
Powertrain & Capability
Engine2.5L GDI — 191 hp / 181 lb-ft
Transmission8-Speed Automatic
DrivetrainFWD Standard, AWD +$2,000
EPA MPG (combined)~25 FWD / ~24 AWD
Max Towing2,000 lb
Standard Equipment
Wheels19-Inch
Steering WheelLeather-Wrapped
Driver AssistExpanded vs LX
Seating7 Standard
Touchscreen8-Inch, Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto
Where S Fits
A notch above the LX on wheels, cabin details, and tech — a notch below the EX, where you first get the turbo.
LX
MSRP*$32,390
DrivetrainFWD Only
Engine191 hp 2.5L
S
MSRP*$35,290 / $37,290 AWD
DrivetrainFWD Standard, AWD +$2,000
Engine191 hp 2.5L
EX
MSRP*$38,490 / $39,990 AWD
DrivetrainFWD Standard, AWD +$1,500
Engine281 hp 2.5T Turbo
Choose S If…
You’d like nicer wheels, a leather-wrapped wheel, and extra driver-assist tech over the LX — with the choice to add AWD for Pine Belt weather — all without moving up in engine.
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Every Trim. Every Offer.
Choose a trim below to see what comes with it — along with this month’s current offers, pulled straight from our Hattiesburg lot.
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S FAQs
What’s the Price on a 2026 Kia Sorento S?⌄
The 2026 Sorento S opens at $35,290 MSRP in front-wheel drive, or $37,290 with AWD, before the $1,495 destination charge. Check live S inventory for today’s price with current offers factored in.
What Do You Get With the S That the LX Doesn’t Have?⌄
19-inch wheels, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a richer driver-assist suite than the LX gets — and AWD becomes an option here for the first time in the lineup.
Is AWD Available on the S?⌄
It is — the S is the first Sorento trim offering AWD, running about $2,000 above the front-wheel-drive price ($37,290 total). It keeps the standard 191-hp 2.5L engine; the turbo doesn’t show up until the EX.
Where’s the Closest Place to Buy a Sorento S Near Hattiesburg?⌄
Dean McCrary Kia sits on US Hwy 98 right at Hattiesburg’s crossroads of I-59, US-49, US-98, and US-11, keeping the Sorento S in stock for shoppers from Petal, Oak Grove, Purvis, Sumrall, and Columbia. Every new Sorento includes upfront pricing and factory warranty.
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*MSRP does not include the $1,495 destination and handling charge, taxes, title, license, or dealer fees. AWD carries an added cost of roughly $2,000. All pricing and offers can change; confirm current pricing with the dealer.
Shop the 2026 Kia Sorento S Near Hattiesburg, MS
Sitting in Hattiesburg, Mississippi — right where I-59, US-49, US-98, and US-11 converge — Dean McCrary Kia keeps the 2026 Sorento S available for buyers throughout Forrest, Lamar, Covington, and Perry counties, from Petal and Oak Grove out to Purvis and Columbia. Priced from $35,290 MSRP FWD ($37,290 AWD), the S combines the standard 191-hp 2.5L GDI engine and 8-speed automatic with 19-inch wheels, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a richer driver-assist suite than the LX — with AWD available for the first time at this level.