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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 Toyota Kluger Comparison
Kia Sorento
Toyota Kluger
2024 Kia
Sorento
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2024 Toyota
Kluger
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Based on the Kia Sorento GT-LINE 7 SEAT PHEV AWD
Based on the Toyota Kluger GRANDE HYBRID AWD
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
67L
107 to 650 km
65L - 68L
364 to 605 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year - 8 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$47,650 - $84,660
$47,650 - $83,535
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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
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Top-notch build quality
- Smooth hybrid driving and ride
- Massive list of standard equipment
Misses
- Very expensive
- Uninspiring powertrain
- Clumsy interior presentation
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)
- Mica Paint (+$675)
- Metallic Paint (+$675)
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 Toyota Kluger is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Frosted White
- Silver Storm
- Graphite
- Atomic Rush
- Galena Blue
- Eclipse Black
- Saturn Blue
All paint colours except for Eclipse Black cost an additional $675.
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO CDI, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 2393 - 3456 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.5L, 2.2L, 1.6L | 3.5L, 2.5L, 2.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | V6, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 200kW | 142kW - 218kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6300 | 6000 - 6600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 265Nm - 440Nm | 242Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 5000 | 1700 - 4700 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 11 - 14.02 | |
