2024 Kia Sorento vs 2023 Mazda CX-9 Comparison

    Kia Sorento

    Mazda CX-9

    2024 Kia
    Sorento
    vs
    2023 Mazda
    CX-9
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Rating
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of and .
    8.2
    7.9
    8.2
    7.9
    Based on the Kia Sorento GT-LINE 7 SEAT PHEV AWD
    Based on the Mazda CX-9 SPORT (FWD)
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    67L
    107 to 650 km
    72L - 74L
    605 to 651 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    7 year - 8 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $47,650 - $81,080
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    CarExpert's Take

    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Beautifully appointed cabin
    • Practical three-row layout
    • Predictable steering and handling
    Misses
    • PHEV system not as sophisticated as others
    • Realistic EV range is a bit low
    • Way too big a price premium
    James Wong
    Marketplace Editor
    James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Lots of metal for the money
    • Punchy 2.5T still goes hard
    • Comfortable and refined
    Misses
    • Piddly old infotainment display
    • No 360 camera or front sensors
    • No third-row air vents

    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.

    For the 2022 model year, the CX-9 is available in the following finishes:

    • Machine Grey metallic*
    • Polymetal Grey metallic*
    • Soul Red Crystal metallic*
    • Snowflake White Pearl mica
    • Sonic Silver metallic
    • Titanium Flash mica
    • Deep Crystal Blue mica
    • Jet Black mica

    *Premium finishes cost $495

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    1598 - 34702488
    Size (L)
    2.2L, 3.5L, 1.6L2.5L
    Cylinders
    DIESEL TURBO 4, V6, TURBO 4TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16 - 2416
    Power
    132kW - 200kW170kW
    Power RPM
    3800 - 63005000
    Torque
    265Nm - 440Nm420Nm
    Torque RPM
    1500 - 50002000
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    10.5 - 1610.5

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