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
Kia Sorento vs Mahindra XUV700 Comparison
Kia Sorento
Mahindra XUV700
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2025 Kia
Sorento
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2025 Mahindra
XUV700
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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 Mahindra XUV700 AX7L
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
67L
107 to 657 km
60L
498 km
Warranty
7 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$50,680 - $84,660
$39,990 - $43,990
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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
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Undercuts all competition on price
- Great deal of standard equipment
- Very modern, upmarket interior
Misses
- FWD could be a deal-breaker
- White interior isn't kid-friendly
- Quirky infotainment tech
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 | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 1997 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.2L, 3.5L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4, 6 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 148kW - 200kW | 149kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6300 | 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 332Nm - 440Nm | 380Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 5000 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 92 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
