8.1
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
2023 Kia Sorento vs 2024 Toyota Kluger Comparison
Kia Sorento
Toyota Kluger
2023 Kia
Sorento
vs
2024 Toyota
Kluger
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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8.1
7.9
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Based on the Kia Sorento GT-LINE HEV AWD
Based on the Toyota Kluger GXL AWD
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
67L
107 to 650 km
65L - 68L
364 to 592 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
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$51,790 - $83,535
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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
- Big and comfy for the family
- Punchy, refined turbo four
- Meaningful tech upgrades over GX
Misses
- Hybrid still the way to go
- Interior trimmings are dour
- Rivals offer more for less
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)
- Crystal Pearl Paint (+$675)
- Mica Paint (+$675)
- Metallic Paint (+$675)
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 2023 Toyota Kluger is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Frosted White
- Silver Storm
- Graphite
- Atomic Rush
- Galena Blue
- Eclipse Black
- Saturn Blue
All paint colours except for Eclipse Black cost an additional $675.
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 2393 - 2487 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L, 3.5L, 1.6L | 2.5L, 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, V6, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 200kW | 142kW - 198kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6300 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 265Nm - 440Nm | 242Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 5000 | 1700 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 11 - 14.02 | |
