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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 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Comparison
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Based on the Kia Sorento GT-LINE 7 SEAT
Based on the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GSR (4WD) 7 SEAT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
67L
107 to 650 km
68L
544 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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Agreeable daily driver
- Capable off-roader
- 10-year conditional warranty
Misses
- Tech suite feels ancient
- Performance and towing lags behind rivals
- Not that cheap in this spec
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.
White is the standard colour, with all other shades costing $740 with the exception of White Diamond, a $940 option.
The optional shades are:
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Black Mica pearlescent
- Dark Blue pearlescent
- Terra Rossa pearlescent
- White Diamond prestige
The GSR is available only in White Diamond or Black Mica, while the base GLX isn’t available in White Diamond, Black Mica or Dark Blue.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 2442 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.2L, 3.5L | 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, V6 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 200kW | 133kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6300 | 3500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 265Nm - 440Nm | 430Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 5000 | 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 15.5 | |
