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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
Mercedes-Maybach GLS vs Kia Sorento Comparison
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Based on the Mercedes-Maybach GLS
Based on the Kia Sorento GT-LINE 7 SEAT PHEV AWD
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
90L
1233 km
67L
107 to 657 km
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$419,900 - $457,200
$50,680 - $84,660
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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
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 PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3982 | 1598 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L | 1.6L, 2.2L, 3.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 8 | 4, 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 410kW | 148kW - 200kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 3800 - 6300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 730Nm | 332Nm - 440Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2500 | 1750 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
