8.1
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 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Comparison
Kia Sorento
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
2024 Kia
Sorento
vs
2024 Jeep
Wrangler Unlimited
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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8.1
7.0
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Based on the Kia Sorento GT-LINE HEV AWD
Based on the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited RUBICON (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
67L
107 to 650 km
81L
745 to 834 km
Warranty
7 year - 8 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$47,650 - $84,660
$75,950 - $90,450
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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
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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)
- Premium Paint (+$1,490)
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 | TURBO MPFI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 1995 - 3604 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.5L, 2.2L, 1.6L | 2.0L, 3.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT PROVIDED, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 200kW | 200kW - 209kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6300 | 5250 - 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 265Nm - 440Nm | 347Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 5000 | 3000 - 4100 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 10 - 11.03 | |
