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2023 Kia Sorento GT-Line V6 FWD review
The V6-powered Kia Sorento offers silky smooth performance, and in GT-Line spec it's got enough luxury features to make a premium Euro sweat.
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James Wong
2022 Kia Sorento vs 2024 SsangYong Rexton Comparison
Kia Sorento
SsangYong Rexton
2022 Kia
Sorento
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2024 SsangYong
Rexton
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Kia Sorento GT-LINE 7 SEAT
Based on the SsangYong Rexton ULTIMATE (4WD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
67L
107 to 650 km
70L
609 km
Warranty
7 year - 8 year
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7 year
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MSRP
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$47,300 - $57,000
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still great value for money
- Luxurious interior appointments
- Silky smooth V6 drivetrain
Misses
- Tech-heavy facelift on the horizon
- Pricey servicing
- V6 can get thirsty around town
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- 4x4 with low range
- Punchy diesel engine
- Bigger third row than some
Misses
- Still missing adaptive cruise control
- Second-row folding mechanism isn’t great
- Getting up to ‘mainstream’ money
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)
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Colours Available
There are seven colours available for the Kia Sorento.
- Clear White,
- Silky Silver,
- Steel Grey,
- Mineral Blue,
- Aurora Black,
- Gravity Blue,
- Snow White Pearl.
The interior is available with Embossed Cloth for the base S and Sport variants while the Sport+ gets leather appointed interior and the GT Line comes with the higher grade Nappa Leather Appointed.
Grand White is standard, with the following metallic finishes costing an extra $595.
- Pearl White
- Graphite (NEW)
- Space Black
- Marble Grey
- Atlantic Blue
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 2157 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L, 1.6L, 3.5L | 2.2L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4, V6 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 200kW | 149kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6300 | 3800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 265Nm - 440Nm | 441Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 5000 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 15.5 | |
