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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 Porsche Cayenne Comparison
Kia Sorento
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2024 Kia
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2024 Porsche
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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 Porsche Cayenne S
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
67L
107 to 650 km
70L - 90L
175 to 1125 km
Warranty
7 year - 8 year
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3 year
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MSRP
$47,650 - $84,660
$121,300 - $364,700
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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
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Phenomenal ride and handling
- V8 delivers instant response, addictive exhaust
- Interior a perfect blend of tech, driver focus
Misses
- Big price premium over base variant
- Some option prices seem crazy high
- Get ready to spend on fuel
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)
- Aluminium Sill Guards Illuminated - Personalised (+$5,290)
- Carbon Onboard Folder (+$1,630)
- Coloured Seat Belts (+$1,020)
- Electrically Heated Windscreen (+$1,000)
- Home Link (+$600)
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, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 2894 - 3996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.5L, 2.2L, 1.6L | 4.0L, 3.0L, 2.9L | |
| Induction | ||
| V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | TWIN TURBO V8, BI TURBO V8, TURBO V6, TWIN TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 200kW | 224kW - 485kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6300 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 265Nm - 440Nm | 320Nm - 850Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 5000 | 1340 - 2400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 9.7 - 11.2 | |
