Isuzu mu-X vs Kia Sorento (2026)
Isuzu mu-X (₹34.53 Lakh – ₹37.71 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 (October 2026).
- The Kia Sorento is more affordable — it starts ₹6.54 Lakh lower than the Isuzu mu-X.
- The Kia Sorento is the more powerful car, with 235 bhp against 161 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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Isuzu mu-X in short
The mu-X is Isuzu's 7-seat ladder-frame SUV, relaunched in India in 2021 on the second-generation global platform, sold in 4x2 and 4x4 automatic forms. It runs the same 1.9-litre turbo-diesel as the D-Max pickups — 163 PS and 360 Nm through a 6-speed automatic — which makes it far less muscular than the 204 PS 2.8-litre Toyota Fortuner it prices against. Its case rests on Isuzu's commercial-grade durability, a comfortable three-row cabin and typically lower running costs than its bigger-engined rivals.
Full mu-X 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: mu-X or Sorento?
The Kia Sorento is more affordable — it starts ₹6.54 Lakh lower than the Isuzu mu-X. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
mu-X vs Sorento — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Isuzu mu-X — not yet tested; Kia Sorento — not yet tested.
Should I buy the mu-X or the Sorento?
The Kia Sorento is more affordable — it starts ₹6.54 Lakh lower than the Isuzu mu-X. The Kia Sorento is the more powerful car, with 235 bhp against 161 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.