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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 vs 2024 Mahindra XUV700 Comparison
Kia Sorento
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Based on the Kia Sorento GT-LINE HEV AWD
Based on the Mahindra XUV700 AX7L
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
67L
107 to 650 km
60L
498 km
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
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Undercuts all competition on price
- Great deal of standard equipment
- Very modern, upmarket interior
Misses
- FWD could be a deal-breaker
- White interior isn't kid-friendly
- Quirky infotainment tech
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.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 1997 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L, 3.5L, 1.6L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, V6, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT PROVIDED | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 200kW | 149kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6300 | 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 265Nm - 440Nm | 380Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 5000 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 92 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | - | |
