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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
2024 Kia Sorento vs 2023 Mahindra XUV700 Comparison
Kia Sorento
Mahindra XUV700
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2024 Kia
Sorento
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2023 Mahindra
XUV700
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CarExpert Score
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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 - 8 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$47,650 - $81,080
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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
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
The 2024 Kia Sorento is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Clear White
- Silky Silver
- Steel Grey
- Mineral Blue
- Gravity Blue
- Aurora Black
- Snow White Pearl
- Volcanic Sand Brown
- Cityscape Green
All colours apart from Clear White cost an additional $695.
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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 | - | |
