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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
2024 Kia Sorento vs 2022 Mazda CX-8 Comparison
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Kia Sorento GT-LINE HEV AWD
Based on the Mazda CX-8 D35 TOURING ACTIVE (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
67L
107 to 650 km
72L - 74L
425 to 599 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year - 8 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$47,650 - $84,660
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smooth, sonorous diesel powertrain
- Excellent fuel economy
- Comfortable, attractive interior
Misses
- Third row isn't great
- Parents won't appreciate the handsome cloth interior
- It's being discontinued
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 Premium (+$695)
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 | TWIN TURBO CDI, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 2191 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L, 3.5L, 1.6L | 2.2L, 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, V6, TURBO 4 | DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 200kW | 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6300 | 4500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 265Nm - 440Nm | 252Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 5000 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 13 - 14.4 | |
