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 Mercedes-Benz GLE Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 Kia Sorento GT-Line PHEV reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the Kia Sorento GT-LINE 7 SEAT PHEV AWD
Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 d 4MATIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
67L
107 to 657 km
85L
561 to 1105 km
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$50,680 - $84,660
$136,600 - $273,300
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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
- Six-cylinder diesel is a beauty
- Comfort-focused drive is plush
- Updated tech works well
Misses
- $30,000 dearer than equivalent X5
- Still needs (expensive) options ticked
- Cabin execution feels underdone
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 PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 1993 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.2L, 3.5L | 4.0L, 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4, 6 | 8, 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 148kW - 200kW | 198kW - 450kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6300 | 4000 - 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 332Nm - 440Nm | 520Nm - 850Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 5000 | 1350 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
