8.1
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.
![[object Object] profile picture](https://c-images.carexpert.com.au/upload/q_auto:best/f_auto/c_scale,w_1600/v1/authors/cm3qmn3ng000t6i480ara0byg.jpg)
James Wong
2023 Kia Sorento vs 2024 Volkswagen Touareg Comparison
Kia Sorento
Volkswagen Touareg
2023 Kia
Sorento
vs
2024 Volkswagen
Touareg
Select Variants...
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
0.0
8.1
8.5
0.0
Based on the Kia Sorento GT-LINE HEV AWD
Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 210TDI R-LINE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
67L
107 to 650 km
75L - 90L
248 to 666 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
-
$89,240 - $117,540
Save with CarExpert
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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Excellent value
- Rear-wheel steer offers excellent manoeuvrability
- Versatility of air suspension
Misses
- Touchscreen technology occasionally laggy
- No longer the top dog in the Touareg range
- Lacks the badge cred of German rivals
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)
- Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,700)
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.
![[object Object] profile picture](https://c-images.carexpert.com.au/upload/q_auto:best/f_auto/c_scale,w_1600/v1/authors/clu90fnzm0001884d2mwe2tnt.jpg)
People Typically Compare to
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 2967 - 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L, 3.5L, 1.6L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, V6, TURBO 4 | TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 200kW | 170kW - 250kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6300 | 4000 - 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 265Nm - 440Nm | 450Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 5000 | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 11.2 - 16.3 | |
