8.1
2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid review
The updated Sorento HEV scores big tech upgrades and a fresh look, but its premium pricing and short supply limit appeal somewhat.
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James Wong
2023 Kia Sorento SPORT+ 7 SEAT vs 2023 Kia Sorento SPORT+ 7 SEAT Comparison
Kia Sorento
Kia Sorento
2023 Kia Sorento
SPORT+ 7 SEAT
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2023 Kia Sorento
SPORT+ 7 SEAT
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CarExpert Score
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8.1
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Based on the Kia Sorento GT-LINE HEV AWD
Based on the Kia Sorento GT-LINE HEV AWD
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
67L
409 km
67L
409 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Meaningful tech updates
- Urban efficiency, refinement
- No compromise to interior packaging
Misses
- Limited supply, GT-Line is pricey
- Not particularly thrifty on the freeway
- Pricey servicing, short intervals
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Meaningful tech updates
- Urban efficiency, refinement
- No compromise to interior packaging
Misses
- Limited supply, GT-Line is pricey
- Not particularly thrifty on the freeway
- Pricey servicing, short intervals
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)
- Premium Paint (+$695)
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.
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.
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2151 | 2151 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L | 2.2L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 148kW | 148kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 | 3800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 440Nm | 440Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
