Honda ZR-V vs Kia Sorento (2026)
Honda ZR-V (₹47.99 Lakh) and Kia Sorento (₹27.99 Lakh – ₹40.39 Lakh) go head-to-head in the full size suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (September 2026).
- The Kia Sorento is more affordable — it starts ₹20.00 Lakh lower than the Honda ZR-V.
- The Kia Sorento is the more powerful car, with 235 bhp against 181 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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Honda ZR-V in short
Launched on 25 July 2026 at Rs 47.99 lakh as a fully-imported (CBU) flagship, the ZR-V is Honda India's statement hybrid SUV — a single loaded variant of the 2.0L e:HEV strong hybrid making a combined 181 bhp with a claimed 22.8 kmpl and 0-100 in 7.9 seconds. Eight airbags, Level 2 ADAS and a 12-speaker Bose system are standard. As a Japan-built import it sells in small allocated batches — the first two were spoken for at launch — and it cross-shops with everything from the Skoda Kodiaq and Tiguan to the Camry and entry luxury SUVs like the BMW X1.
Full ZR-V prices & variants →Kia Sorento in short
The Sorento is Kia India's flagship three-row SUV, launched on 4 September 2026 at ₹27.99–40.39 lakh (introductory) across 32 variants. Built at Anantapur, it offers a 193 PS 2.2L diesel with an 8-speed DCT or a ~235 PS 1.6T strong hybrid with a 6-speed automatic — the hybrid available with AWD, unique in the segment — in 7-seat and 6-seat captain-chair layouts (6-seat adds ₹20,000, Black Line trim adds ₹20,000). It squares up to the Toyota Fortuner, Skoda Kodiaq and Jeep Meridian.
Full Sorento prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: ZR-V or Sorento?
The Kia Sorento is more affordable — it starts ₹20.00 Lakh lower than the Honda ZR-V. (Ex-showroom prices, September 2026.)
ZR-V vs Sorento — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Honda ZR-V — not yet tested; Kia Sorento — not yet tested.
Should I buy the ZR-V or the Sorento?
The Kia Sorento is more affordable — it starts ₹20.00 Lakh lower than the Honda ZR-V. The Kia Sorento is the more powerful car, with 235 bhp against 181 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.