Kia India recently launched its new seven-seater SUV at an attractive price point, undercutting most of the competition in the full-size SUV segment. We’re talking about the Sorento, which is another classy SUV from Kia. It boasts a premium cabin with exciting features, offering good value for money. But how does it fare against the most popular SUV, the Toyota Fortuner, in the full-size seven-seater space? Let’s find out.Attention Readers! Join us on our WhatsApp Community for daily auto news updates.

Kia Sorento vs Toyota Fortuner: Pricing Compared

Toyota FortunerKia SorentoPetrol4×2 – Rs. 41.63 lakh – Diesel4×2 (MT) – Rs. 43.95 lakh4×2 (AT) – Rs. 46.67 lakh4×4 (MT) – Rs. 48.81 lakhGR-S 4×4 (AT) – Rs. 62.47 lakhHTE (AT) – Rs. 34.07 lakhHTE (O) (AT) – Rs. 35.88 lakhHTK (AT) – Rs. 39.61 lakhHTK (A) (AT) – Rs. 40.81 lakhHTX AWD (AT) – Rs. 45.62 lakhHTX AWD (A) (AT) – Rs. 46.82 lakhHybridDiesel Mild-Hybrid4×4 – Rs. 53.44 lakhPetrol Strong-HybridHTE – Rs. 35.27 lakhHTE (O) – Rs. 37.18 lakhHTK – Rs. 40.72 lakhHTK (A) – Rs. 41.90 lakhHTX AWD – Rs. 46.63 lakhHTX AWD (A) – Rs. 47.81 lakh

*For this article, we have considered the on-road prices in Mumbai. The listed pricing is for the standard Fortuner (excluding Legender), and the seven-seater variants of the Sorento.

Pricing-wise, the Sorento is quite an affordable SUV compared to the Fortuner. While the top-end of the standard Fortuner, the GR-Sport, tops out at Rs. 62.47 lakh (on-road, Mumbai), the top HTX variant of the Kia Sorento, with a petrol-hybrid powertrain, costs Rs. 47.81 Lakh (on-road, Mumbai). This creates a huge price gap between the two SUVs competing in the same segment.

Both the SUVs offer a hybrid setup; the one included with the Fortuner is a mild-hybrid option available with the diesel mill, while the setup available with the Sorento is a strong-hybrid option available with the petrol engine.

The Kia Sorento is available with all-wheel drive (AWD), while the Fortuner is known for its hardcore 4×4 setup. Both SUVs are expected to offer good off-road capability, while the Fortuner could excel in more areas than its new competition.

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Which SUV Should You Consider?

Under the Rs. 50 lakh mark, the Kia Sorento shines with its aggressive pricing compared to the Fortuner. At the given price, it may be a suitable option for buyers seeking a full-size seven-seater SUV that doesn’t skimp on features. 

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