Honda ZR-V vs Kia Sorento vs Toyota Fortuner (2026)
The classic full size suv shortlist, settled with numbers (September 2026):
- Pick the Honda ZR-V if you want the biggest boot (380 L).
- Pick the Kia Sorento if you want the lowest starting price (₹27.99 Lakh), the most power (235 bhp), the most seats (7).
- Pick the Toyota Fortuner if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 48 kmpl).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
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 →Toyota Fortuner in short
The Toyota Fortuner is the undisputed king of India's ladder-frame SUV segment, dominating sales despite premium pricing and minimal discounts. Its 201bhp 2.8 diesel, proper 4x4 hardware and near-indestructible reputation give it unmatched brand equity against the MG Gloster and Skoda Kodiaq. The lineup now spans a lone 2.7 petrol AT, a value-focused Leader Edition, the new Neo Drive 48V mild-hybrid diesel, and the Legender and GR-S editions at the top of the range.
Full Fortuner prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
ZR-V vs Sorento vs Fortuner — which should I buy?
Pick the Honda ZR-V if you want the biggest boot (380 L). Pick the Kia Sorento if you want the lowest starting price (₹27.99 Lakh), the most power (235 bhp), the most seats (7). Pick the Toyota Fortuner if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 48 kmpl). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among ZR-V, Sorento, Fortuner?
The Kia Sorento starts lowest at ₹27.99 Lakh, against ₹34.76 Lakh for the Fortuner and ₹47.99 Lakh for the ZR-V (ex-showroom, September 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Honda ZR-V: not yet NCAP-tested; Kia Sorento: not yet NCAP-tested; Toyota Fortuner: not yet NCAP-tested.