7.9
2025 Kia Sorento GT-Line PHEV review
The Sorento plug-in hybrid is only available in flagship spec and – for now, at least – that counts against it.
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Matt Campbell
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...
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7.9
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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 family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
67L
107 to 650 km
72L - 74L
605 to 651 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year - 8 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
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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
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 (+$695)
- Metallic Paint Special (+$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.
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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L, 3.5L, 1.6L | 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, V6, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 200kW | 170kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6300 | 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 265Nm - 440Nm | 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 5000 | 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 10.5 | |
