7.8
2023 Porsche Macan T review
T for Touring. The new, more focused Macan variant drives like a baby GTS, which could make it the new pick of the now four-strong line-up.
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James Wong
Porsche Macan vs Kia Sorento Comparison
Porsche Macan
Kia Sorento
2024 Porsche
Macan
vs
2024 Kia
Sorento
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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7.8
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Based on the Porsche Macan T
Based on the Kia Sorento GT-LINE HEV AWD
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
75L
698 to 773 km
67L
107 to 650 km
Warranty
3 year
warranty
warranty
7 year - 8 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$93,800 - $141,700
$47,650 - $84,660
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Focused, engaging feel behind the wheel
- Pretty competitive pricing, decent inclusions
- 2.0L engine offers plenty of performance
Misses
- Ticking options can still get pricey
- Lacking assistance tech as standard
- Tight back seat and boot for the segment
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
- Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$5,400)
- Alloy Wheels Special 21 Inch (+$7,630)
- Cabin Air Ionisation (+$630)
- Coloured Seat Belts (+$1,050)
- Carbon Side Blades (+$2,800)
- 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.
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 - 2894 | 1598 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 2.9L | 2.2L, 3.5L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6 | DIESEL TURBO 4, V6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 195kW - 324kW | 132kW - 200kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 5700 | 3800 - 6300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm - 550Nm | 265Nm - 440Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 1900 | 1500 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 - 11.2 | 10.5 - 16 | |
