The updated Sorento HEV scores big tech upgrades and a fresh look, but its premium pricing and short supply limit appeal somewhat.
James Wong
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 | ||
There are seven colours available for the Kia Sorento.
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.
Creamy White Mica is the standard paint colour, with the following finishes optional:
Premium paint is a $695 option.
While all colours are available on Highlanders with the black interior, Hyundai is restricting the availability of certain colours with the other interior themes.
Models with the Dark Khaki interior are available only in Creamy White, Abyss Black or Robust Emerald, while those with the Warm Grey interior can be had only in Graphite Grey, Gaia Brown and Moonlight Blue.
The updated Sorento HEV scores big tech upgrades and a fresh look, but its premium pricing and short supply limit appeal somewhat.
James Wong
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Max Davies
Type | ||
TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, TURBO CDI | |
Size (cc) | ||
1598 - 3470 | 2199 - 3778 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.2L, 3.5L, 1.6L | 3.8L, 2.2L | |
Induction | ||
DIESEL TURBO 4, V6, TURBO 4 | V6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
Power | ||
132kW - 200kW | 147kW - 217kW | |
Power RPM | ||
3800 - 6300 | 3800 - 6000 | |
Torque | ||
265Nm - 440Nm | 355Nm - 440Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1500 - 5000 | 1750 - 5200 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
10.5 - 16 | 13 - 16 |