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2023 Kia Sorento GT-Line V6 FWD review
The V6-powered Kia Sorento offers silky smooth performance, and in GT-Line spec it's got enough luxury features to make a premium Euro sweat.
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James Wong
2022 Kia Sorento vs 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Comparison
Kia Sorento
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
2022 Kia
Sorento
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2024 Land Rover
Range Rover Velar
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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 7 SEAT
Based on the Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
67L
107 to 650 km
68L - 83L
150 to 755 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year - 8 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$104,898 - $156,403
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still great value for money
- Luxurious interior appointments
- Silky smooth V6 drivetrain
Misses
- Tech-heavy facelift on the horizon
- Pricey servicing
- V6 can get thirsty around town
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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)
- Black Painted Roof (+$1,425)
- Cold Climate Pack (+$3,506)
- Cargo Net on Rear Seat (+$364)
- Electrically Heated Windscreen (+$800)
- Exterior Pack - Black (+$1,680)
Colours Available
There are seven colours available for the Kia Sorento.
- Clear White,
- Silky Silver,
- Steel Grey,
- Mineral Blue,
- Aurora Black,
- Gravity Blue,
- Snow White Pearl.
The interior is available with Embossed Cloth for the base S and Sport variants while the Sport+ gets leather appointed interior and the GT Line comes with the higher grade Nappa Leather Appointed.
The Velar is available in Fuji White solid paint, plus the following metallic finishes:
- Santorini Black
- Firenze Red
- Byron Blue
- Eiger Grey
- Portofino Blue
- Lantau Bronze
- Hakuba Silver
- Ostuni Pearl White
Carpathian Grey and Charente Grey are $1780 options, while there are a range of more expensive SVO finishes available.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, BI TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 1998 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.2L, 3.5L | 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, V6 | BI TURBO 4, BI TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 200kW | 184kW - 297kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6300 | 4000 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 265Nm - 440Nm | 365Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 5000 | 1300 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 9.5 - 15.5 | |
