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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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Matt Campbell
2024 Kia Sorento vs 2024 Jeep Wrangler Comparison
Kia Sorento
Jeep Wrangler
2024 Kia
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2024 Jeep
Wrangler
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Based on the Kia Sorento GT-LINE 7 SEAT PHEV AWD
Based on the Jeep Wrangler RUBICON (4x4) 2 DOOR
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
67L
107 to 650 km
66L
653 to 667 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year - 8 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$47,650 - $84,660
$82,950 - $83,950
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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
Jack Quick
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Peppy turbo-petrol engine
- Oozes cool factor
- Retains all the off-road goodies
Misses
- Still considerably more expensive than rivals
- Still no driver's foot rest
- Still a handful on-road
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)
- Premium Paint (+$1,175)
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 | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO CDI, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 1995 - 3604 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.5L, 2.2L, 1.6L | 3.6L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | V6, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 200kW | 200kW - 209kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6300 | 5250 - 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 265Nm - 440Nm | 347Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 5000 | 3000 - 4100 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 10 - 11.03 | |
