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Kia Sorento HTK(A) 6-seat vs HTX: is the step up worth it?

Moving up costs you ₹3.80L ex-showroom: ₹37.49L for the HTX against ₹33.69L for the HTK(A) 6-seat.+₹3.80L

There is no way up here that keeps the same engine and gearbox: the cheapest HTX moves from 2.2L Smartstream CRDi Diesel to 2.2L Smartstream CRDi Diesel AWD, so that figure covers the powertrain as well as the features.

The full story

Moving up costs you ₹3.80L ex-showroom: ₹37.49L for the HTX against ₹33.69L for the HTK(A) 6-seat.

There is no way up here that keeps the same engine and gearbox: the cheapest HTX moves from 2.2L Smartstream CRDi Diesel to 2.2L Smartstream CRDi Diesel AWD, so that figure covers the powertrain as well as the features.

For that you get 10 airbags against 7, head-up display, hill descent control and rear ventilated seats, and 1 more.

It is not all one way: the HTX gives up level 2 (core suite) ADAS and second-row captain seats.

HTK(A) 6-seat or HTX, and what each costs

Kia Sorento HTK(A) 6-seat

Where you start

HTK(A) 6-seat

₹33.69L
ex-showroom Delhi

HTK(A)'s kit in a 6-seat, second-row captain-chair layout instead of the 7-seat bench.

Kia Sorento HTX

The step up

HTX

₹37.49L to ₹38.99L
ex-showroom Delhi

AWD standard with Snow/Sand/Mud terrain modes, 10 airbags, front and rear ventilated seats and a head-up display, one step below the ADAS package.

Our take

It's your call

There's no clear winner: it comes down to whether you would pay ₹3.80L for 10 airbags against 7 and head-up display.

For ₹3.80L more, the Sorento HTX gets you

  • 10 airbags, up from 7
  • Head-up display
  • Hill descent control
  • Rear ventilated seats

What you give up with the Sorento HTX

  • Level 2 (core suite) ADAS
  • Second-row captain seats
Read the full reasoning

₹3.80L more gets you 10 airbags against 7 and head-up display on the Sorento HTX. The useful extras on top: hill descent control and rear ventilated seats. Fair if those top your list, easy to skip if not.

  • Also on the Sorento HTX: terrain modes
  • Going to the Sorento HTX, you give up level 2 (core suite) ADAS and second-row captain seats, which the Sorento HTK(A) 6-seat keeps

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What the HTX adds

  • Airbags7 → 10
  • Hill descent control
  • Rear ventilated seats
  • Head-up display
  • Terrain modes

And what it gives up

  • ADASLevel 2 (core suite)
  • Second-row captain seats

HTK(A) 6-seat vs HTX: the questions people ask

Is the Kia Sorento HTX worth ₹3.80L over the HTK(A) 6-seat?
For ₹3.80L you get 10 airbags against 7 and head-up display, on top of 3 other things the HTK(A) 6-seat goes without. You would give up level 2 (core suite) ADAS and second-row captain seats.
What does the Kia Sorento HTX have that the HTK(A) 6-seat does not?
It adds 10 airbags against 7, head-up display, hill descent control, rear ventilated seats and terrain modes, and it opens up the 2.2L Smartstream CRDi Diesel AWD and Hybrid.
What does the Kia Sorento HTX give up against the HTK(A) 6-seat?
It gives up level 2 (core suite) ADAS and second-row captain seats. Worth weighing against what it adds before deciding the dearer trim is simply the better car.
How much is the Kia Sorento HTK(A) 6-seat?
₹33.69L ex-showroom, and it is sold one way only: the HTK(A) 6-seat Diesel AT.
How much is the Kia Sorento HTX?
From ₹37.49L for the HTX Diesel AT to ₹38.99L for the HTX Hybrid AT, ex-showroom, across 2 ways of buying it.
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Prices are ex-showroom and features follow each maker's official material. Data updated . Verify current prices and features with a dealer before buying.