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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 Nissan Pathfinder Comparison
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Based on the Kia Sorento GT-LINE 7 SEAT PHEV AWD
Based on the Nissan Pathfinder ST-L (4WD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
67L
107 to 650 km
71L
746 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year - 8 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$47,650 - $84,660
$60,220 - $82,850
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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
- Return of ST-L greatly reduces entry price
- Solid space and kit for the money
- Sweet atmo V6 motor
Misses
- Steep $4500 premium for AWD
- Feels dated next to Santa Fe, Sorento
- Sweet V6 gets thirsty in town
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 (+$750)
- Two-tone Paint (+$1,400)
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 2023 Nissan Pathfinder is available in the following colours:
- Glacier White
- Scarlet Ember
- Super Black
- Gun Metallic
- Brilliant Silver
- Ivory Pearl
- Deep Ocean Blue Pearl
The Ti and Ti-L are also available in the following two-tone treatments:
- Boulder Grey with black roof
- Scarlet Ember with black roof
- Ivory Pearl with black roof
- Gun Metallic with black roof
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO CDI, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 3498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.5L, 2.2L, 1.6L | 3.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 200kW | 202kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6300 | 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 265Nm - 440Nm | 340Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 5000 | 4800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 10.3 | |
