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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 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Comparison
Kia Sorento
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
2024 Kia
Sorento
vs
2024 Mitsubishi
Eclipse Cross
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
City drivingFuel Efficiency
67L
107 to 650 km
45L - 63L
86 to 485 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year - 8 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$47,650 - $81,080
$31,490 - $56,490
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production 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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Decent EV driving range – if it’s not uphill
- Smooth transition between power sources
- No interruptive safety tech
Misses
- Outdated interior design
- Slower charging than other PHEVs
- Dull to drive
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 (+$740)
- Pearlescent Paint (+$740)
- Prestige Paint (+$940)
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.
Solid White is standard, with the following finishes optional:
- White Diamond prestige
- Red Diamond prestige
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Titanium metallic
- Black pearlescent
- Lightning Blue pearlescent
These finishes cost $740 except for the prestige colours, which are $940.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 1499 - 2360 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L, 3.5L, 1.6L | 1.5L, 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, V6, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 200kW | 94kW - 110kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6300 | 4500 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 265Nm - 440Nm | 199Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 5000 | 2000 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 10 - 12 | |
