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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
2024 Audi SQ8 vs 2024 Kia Sorento Comparison
Audi SQ8
Kia Sorento
2024 Audi
SQ8
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2024 Kia
Sorento
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Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
85L
1012 to 1037 km
67L
107 to 650 km
Warranty
5 year
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7 year - 8 year
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warranty
MSRP
$167,269 - $180,090
$47,650 - $84,660
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CarExpert's Take
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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
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
- Black Exterior Styling Package Plus (+$2,550)
- Inlays - Carbon (+$1,950)
- Sensory Package (+$14,400)
- Premium Paint (+$695)
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 | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, ELECTRIC | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO CDI, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3996 | 1598 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L, 0.0 | 3.5L, 2.2L, 1.6L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8, NOT APPLICABLE | V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 370kW - 373kW | 132kW - 200kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 3800 - 6300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 770Nm - 973Nm | 265Nm - 440Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 1500 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.1 | 10.5 - 16 | |
