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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
Kia Sorento vs Lexus RX Comparison
Kia Sorento
Lexus RX
2024 Kia
Sorento
vs
2024 Lexus
RX
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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Based on the Kia Sorento GT-LINE HEV AWD
Based on the Lexus RX F SPORT + ENHANCEMENT PACK 2
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
67L
107 to 650 km
NA
Warranty
7 year - 8 year
warranty
warranty
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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
- Well-appointed interior
- Comfortable ride quality
- New-gen tech is a big improvement
Misses
- Engine note at odds with refined demeanour
- Middling performance
- Sunroof eats into rear headroom
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$695)
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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.
The RX is available in the following finishes:
- Sonic Chrome
- Sonic Iridium
- Graphite Black
- Sonic Copper
- Deep Blue (excludes F Sport Performance)
- White Nova (F Sport, F Sport Performance only)
- Cobalt Mica (F Sport, F Sport Performance only)
- Sonic Quartz (Luxury, Sports Luxury only)
- Titanium (Luxury, Sports Luxury only)
- Vermillion (Luxury, Sports Luxury only)
- Khaki Metal (Luxury, Sports Luxury only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L, 3.5L, 1.6L | - | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, V6, TURBO 4 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | - | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 200kW | - | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6300 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 265Nm - 440Nm | - | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 5000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | - | |
