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2025 Kia Sorento review
The Kia Sorento HEV offers great tech and bold looks, but its premium pricing and short supply somewhat limit its appeal.
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James Wong
2023 Kia Sorento vs 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee Comparison
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Based on the Kia Sorento GT-LINE HEV AWD
Based on the Jeep Grand Cherokee SUMMIT RESERVE 4xe PHEV (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
67L
107 to 650 km
87L
922 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
- Excellent in-car tech
- Efficient in daily driving
- No compromise to packaging
Misses
- HEV limited to exxy GT-Line
- Consumption rises on the highway
- Spenny servicing, short intervals
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- A PHEV that can tow and go off-road
- Doesn't lack power or torque
- Luxurious interior, imposing exterior
Misses
- Overly steep list pricing
- EV range and hybrid efficiency
- Rear seat toe room
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 (+$1,750)
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.
Bright White is standard, while premium paint is a $1750 option across the range. The following finishes are available:
- Silver Zynith
- Baltic Grey
- Diamond Black
- Rocky Mountain
- Midnight Sky
- Hydro Blue
- Velvet Red
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | SEQUENTIAL MPORT EFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 3604 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L, 3.5L, 1.6L | 3.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, V6, TURBO 4 | V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 200kW | 210kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6300 | 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 265Nm - 440Nm | 344Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 5000 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 11.3 | |
