# 2027 Kia Sorento PHEV Price Hike After Trim Discontinuation

> Kia’s 2027 Sorento PHEV starts $5600 higher after cutting entry-level trim.
- Title: 2027 Kia Sorento PHEV Price Hike After Trim Discontinuation
- Summary: Kia’s 2027 Sorento PHEV starts $5600 higher after cutting entry-level trim. Kia raised the 2027 Kia Sorento PHEV’s starting price to $55,385 after…
- Keywords: kia, sorento, 2027, phev, price, trim, cars, Hike, Discontinuation, Car and Driver
- Source: Car and Driver — https://caranddriver.com/news/a74183660/2027-kia-sorento-phev-price
- Author: Eric Stafford
- Published: 2026-10-19T20:45:30+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kia, sorento, 2027, phev, price, trim, ex, cars
## 2027 Kia Sorento PHEV Starts at $55,385
The 2027 Kia Sorento plug-in hybrid now starts at $55,385, $5600 more than last year.
## Kia Discontinued Entry-Level EX Trim
Kia discontinued the PHEV’s entry-level EX trim, which started at $49,785 for the 2026 model year.
## 2027 Sorento PHEV Only Available as X-Line SX Prestige
For 2027, the Sorento PHEV is only available as the X-Line SX Prestige trim.
## New Standard Features for 2027 Sorento PHEV
The X-Line SX Prestige comes standard with a head-up display and other features.
## Price Increase Due to Trim Discontinuation
The price hike comes after Kia discontinued the entry-level EX trim, which started at $49,785.
## 2027 Sorento PHEV Powertrain Details
Every 2027 Kia Sorento PHEV uses a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder and one electric motor.
## Key takeaway

Kia raised the 2027 Kia Sorento PHEV’s starting price to $55,385 after discontinuing its entry-level EX trim.