8
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.
![[object Object] profile picture](https://c-images.carexpert.com.au/upload/q_auto:best/f_auto/c_scale,w_1600/v1/authors/cm3qmn3ng000t6i480ara0byg.jpg)
James Wong
2022 Kia Sorento vs 2024 Land Rover Discovery Comparison
Kia Sorento
Land Rover Discovery
2022 Kia
Sorento
vs
2024 Land Rover
Discovery
Select Variants...
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
0.0
8.0
8.1
0.0
Based on the Kia Sorento GT-LINE 7 SEAT
Based on the Land Rover Discovery D350 DYNAMIC HSE (221kW)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
67L
107 to 650 km
89L - 90L
668 to 828 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year - 8 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
Save with CarExpert
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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Flexible interior across three rows
- Torquey, refined diesel engine
- Off-road prowess
Misses
- Still an awkward looker
- Options play too much of a role here
- Fiddly two-step boot lip
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)
- Climate Control - 4 Zone (+$1,820)
- Alloy Wheels Special 21 Inch (+$1,300)
- Alloy Wheels Special 22 Inch (+$1,300)
- Cabin Air Purification (+$627)
- Cold Climate Pack (+$1,550)
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.
![[object Object] profile picture](https://c-images.carexpert.com.au/upload/q_auto:best/f_auto/c_scale,w_1600/v1/authors/clu90fnzm0001884d2mwe2tnt.jpg)
People Typically Compare to
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | BI TURBO CDI, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 2995 - 2996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.2L, 3.5L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, V6 | DIESEL TWIN TURBO 6, TWIN TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 200kW | 221kW - 265kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6300 | 4000 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 265Nm - 440Nm | 500Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 5000 | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 10.5 - 15.5 | |
