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2023 Kia Sorento GT-Line V6 FWD review
The V6-powered Kia Sorento offers silky smooth performance, and in GT-Line spec it's got enough luxury features to make a premium Euro sweat.
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James Wong
2022 Kia Sorento vs 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Comparison
Kia Sorento
Hyundai Santa Fe
2022 Kia
Sorento
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2024 Hyundai
Santa Fe
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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Based on the Kia Sorento GT-LINE 7 SEAT
Based on the Hyundai Santa Fe CALIGRAPHY (7 SEAT) (BLK INT)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
67L
107 to 650 km
67L
375 to 704 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year - 8 year
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still great value for money
- Luxurious interior appointments
- Silky smooth V6 drivetrain
Misses
- Tech-heavy facelift on the horizon
- Pricey servicing
- V6 can get thirsty around town
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Looks unbelievably cool
- Some serious off-road adjustments
- Decent price compared to aftermarket
Misses
- Needs more ground clearance
- Better as an overlander than a serious off-roader
- Still has some super annoying safety tech
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)
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Colours Available
There are seven colours available for the Kia Sorento.
- Clear White,
- Silky Silver,
- Steel Grey,
- Mineral Blue,
- Aurora Black,
- Gravity Blue,
- Snow White Pearl.
The interior is available with Embossed Cloth for the base S and Sport variants while the Sport+ gets leather appointed interior and the GT Line comes with the higher grade Nappa Leather Appointed.
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is available with the following exterior paint colours, depending on the trim level.
- Abyss Black
- Taiga Brown
- Magnetic Force
- Glacier White
- Lagoon Blue
- Rain Forest
- Typhoon Silver
Every paint colour besides Glacier White and Lagoon Blue cost an additional $695.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO DIR/INDIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 1598 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.2L, 3.5L | 1.6L, 2.2L, 3.5L, 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, V6 | TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 200kW | 132kW - 206kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6300 | 3800 - 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 265Nm - 440Nm | 265Nm - 440Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 5000 | 1500 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 10.5 - 16 | |
