8.1
2024 Kia Sorento S V6 FWD review
Sure this entry-level Kia Sorento may look like a rental-spec vehicle on the outside, but inside it now finally feels fresh and up to date.
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Jack Quick
Kia Sorento vs Ford Everest Comparison
Kia Sorento
Ford Everest
2024 Kia
Sorento
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2024 Ford
Everest
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Based on the Kia Sorento S 7 SEAT
Based on the Ford Everest SPORT (RWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
67L
107 to 650 km
80L
568 to 680 km
Warranty
7 year - 8 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$47,650 - $81,080
$54,240 - $81,115
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Doesn't feel like a base model inside
- Plenty of interior space
- Slick new infotainment system
Misses
- Very thirsty V6
- Annoying speed limit assist chimes
- No third-row airbag coverage
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Towing capacity
- Low-down Bi-Turbo punch
- Flexible interior configuration
Misses
- Smarter picks exist in the line-up
- Feels more at home outside of town
- Third row is tight for regular use
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$695)
- Prestige Paint (+$700)
- Touring Pack (+$2,500)
- Tow Pack (+$1,900)
Colours Available
The 2024 Kia Sorento is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Clear White
- Silky Silver
- Steel Grey
- Mineral Blue
- Gravity Blue
- Aurora Black
- Snow White Pearl
- Volcanic Sand Brown
- Cityscape Green
All colours apart from Clear White cost an additional $695.
The 2024 Ford Everest is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Shadow Black
- Aluminium
- Arctic White
- Meteor Grey
- Sedona Orange
- Equinox Bronze
- Blue Lightning (Sport only)
All paint colours except for Arctic White are prestige paint colours and cost an additional $700.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | BI TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 1996 - 2990 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L, 3.5L, 1.6L | 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, V6, TURBO 4 | BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 200kW | 154kW - 184kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6300 | 3250 - 3750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 265Nm - 440Nm | 500Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 5000 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 16 | |
