Mazda CX-9 vs Kia Sorento Comparison

    Mazda CX-9

    Kia Sorento

    2025 Mazda
    CX-9
    vs
    2025 Kia
    Sorento
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    Read the 2025 Kia Sorento GT-Line PHEV review
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    Based on the Mazda CX-9
    Based on the Kia Sorento GT-LINE 7 SEAT PHEV AWD
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    72L - 74L
    605 to 666 km
    67L
    107 to 657 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    7 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $47,600 - $74,400
    $50,680 - $84,660
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    CarExpert's Take

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    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

    Colours Available

    For the 2022 model year, the CX-9 is available in the following finishes:

    • Machine Grey metallic*
    • Polymetal Grey metallic*
    • Soul Red Crystal metallic*
    • Snowflake White Pearl mica
    • Sonic Silver metallic
    • Titanium Flash mica
    • Deep Crystal Blue mica
    • Jet Black mica

    *Premium finishes cost $495

    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.

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTIONTURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, MULTI-POINT INJECTION
    Size (cc)
    24881598 - 3470
    Size (L)
    2.5L1.6L, 2.2L, 3.5L
    Cylinders
    44, 6
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616 - 24
    Power
    170kW148kW - 200kW
    Power RPM
    50003800 - 6300
    Torque
    420Nm332Nm - 440Nm
    Torque RPM
    20001750 - 5000
    Bore Stroke
    100-
    Compression Ratio
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