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2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid review
The updated Sorento HEV scores big tech upgrades and a fresh look, but its premium pricing and short supply limit appeal somewhat.
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James Wong
Mercedes-Benz EQC vs Kia Sorento Comparison
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz EQC
Based on the Kia Sorento GT-LINE HEV AWD
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
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67L
107 to 650 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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7 year - 8 year
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MSRP
$126,675 - $150,622
$47,650 - $81,080
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CarExpert's Take
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James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Meaningful tech updates
- Urban efficiency, refinement
- No compromise to interior packaging
Misses
- Limited supply, GT-Line is pricey
- Not particularly thrifty on the freeway
- Pricey servicing, short intervals
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
- Climate Control - 3 Zone (+$1,400)
- Bright Paint (+$1,700)
- Magno Paint (+$2,900)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,000)
- Running Boards - Aluminium Look (+$1,200)
- Premium Paint (+$695)
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 | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1598 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.2L, 3.5L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DIESEL TURBO 4, V6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 300kW | 132kW - 200kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4100 | 3800 - 6300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 760Nm | 265Nm - 440Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 1500 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.5 - 16 | |
