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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 Macan Comparison
Kia Sorento
Porsche Macan
2024 Kia
Sorento
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2024 Porsche
Macan
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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 Macan T
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
67L
107 to 650 km
75L
698 to 773 km
Warranty
7 year - 8 year
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3 year - 6 year
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MSRP
$47,650 - $84,660
$93,800 - $184,400
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Focused, engaging feel behind the wheel
- Pretty competitive pricing, decent inclusions
- 2.0L engine offers plenty of performance
Misses
- Ticking options can still get pricey
- Lacking assistance tech as standard
- Tight back seat and boot for the segment
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)
- Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$5,400)
- Alloy Wheels Special 21 Inch (+$7,630)
- Cabin Air Ionisation (+$630)
- Coloured Seat Belts (+$1,050)
- Carbon Side Blades (+$2,800)
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 CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | ELECTRIC, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 1984 - 2894 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L, 3.5L, 1.6L | 0.0, 2.0L, 2.9L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, V6, TURBO 4 | NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 200kW | 195kW - 430kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6300 | 5000 - 5700 | |
| Torque | ||
| 265Nm - 440Nm | 400Nm - 1130Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 5000 | 1800 - 1900 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 9.6 - 11.2 | |
