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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Kia Sorento vs Audi Q7 Comparison
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Very Good
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Based on the Kia Sorento GT-LINE 7 SEAT PHEV AWD
Based on the Audi Q7
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
67L
107 to 657 km
75L
510 to 698 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$50,680 - $84,660
$108,815 - $136,815
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CarExpert's Take
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
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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 | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 1984 - 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.2L, 3.5L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4, 6 | 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 148kW - 200kW | 170kW - 250kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6300 | 3250 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 332Nm - 440Nm | 370Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 5000 | 1370 - 2250 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 91.4 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
