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 Ford Everest Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Kia Sorento GT-LINE 7 SEAT PHEV AWD
Based on the Ford Everest TREMOR (4WD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
67L
107 to 657 km
80L
568 to 760 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$50,680 - $84,660
$54,240 - $81,200
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Meaningful 4WD upgrades
- Tows and wades like any Everest
- $15,000 less than Prado Altitude
Misses
- Still costs a pretty penny
- Some options should be standard
- Greyscale paint choices
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.
The 2024 Ford Everest is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Shadow Black
- Aluminium
- Arctic White
- Meteor Grey
- Sedona Orange
- Equinox Bronze
- Blue Lightning (Sport only)
All paint colours except for Arctic White are prestige paint colours and cost an additional $700.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 1996 - 2993 | |
| 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 | 154kW - 184kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6300 | 3250 - 3750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 332Nm - 440Nm | 500Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 5000 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 90 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
