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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
Kia Sorento vs Audi SQ7 Comparison
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Kia Sorento GT-LINE HEV AWD
Based on the Audi SQ7 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
67L
107 to 650 km
85L
646 to 1029 km
Warranty
7 year - 8 year
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3 year - 5 year
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MSRP
$47,650 - $84,660
$162,377 - $174,815
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Who doesn't love a V8
- Impressive interior technology
- Solid space in second row
Misses
- Third row tight alongside newer rivals
- It's a thirsty ol' bus
- Feeling its age in places
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)
- Black Style Pack (+$1,450)
- Dynamic Pack (+$10,900)
- Exclusive Paint (+$7,600)
- Inlays - Carbon (+$1,950)
- Massage Seats Front (+$1,050)
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 | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO CDI, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TWIN TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 3956 - 3996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.5L, 2.2L, 1.6L | 4.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | TWIN TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 200kW | 320kW - 373kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6300 | 3750 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 265Nm - 440Nm | 770Nm - 900Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 5000 | 1250 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 10.1 - 16 | |
