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 vs 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQC Comparison
Kia Sorento
Mercedes-Benz EQC
2023 Kia
Sorento
vs
2024 Mercedes-Benz
EQC
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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8.1
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Based on the Kia Sorento GT-LINE HEV AWD
Based on the Mercedes-Benz EQC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
67L
107 to 650 km
NA
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$126,675 - $150,622
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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
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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)
- Climate Control - 3 Zone (+$1,400)
- Bright Paint (+$1,700)
- Magno Paint (+$2,900)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,000)
- Running Boards - Aluminium Look (+$1,200)
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 | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L, 3.5L, 1.6L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, V6, TURBO 4 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 200kW | 300kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6300 | 4100 | |
| Torque | ||
| 265Nm - 440Nm | 760Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 5000 | 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | - | |
