2024 BMW iX3 review
There's certainly nothing entry-level about the BMW iX3 M Sport. In fact it's one of the biggest bargains currently available in the segment.
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Jack Quick
BMW IX3 vs Kia Sorento Comparison
BMW IX3
Kia Sorento
2025 BMW
IX3
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2025 Kia
Sorento
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 Kia Sorento GT-Line PHEV reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the BMW IX3 M SPORT
Based on the Kia Sorento GT-LINE 7 SEAT PHEV AWD
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
67L
107 to 657 km
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$91,000 - $104,900
$50,680 - $84,660
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- A proper bargain
- Still plenty of standard equipment
- Beautiful ride and chassis tuning
Misses
- Not available with all-wheel drive
- Misses out on surround-view camera
- Combustion platform limits practicality
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
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 | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1598 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 1.6L, 2.2L, 3.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4, 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 210kW | 148kW - 200kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 3800 - 6300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 332Nm - 440Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1750 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
