Marton Pettendy
Kia K4, EV3, EV5, EV6, EV9, Carnival, Sorento, Sportage and Tasman recalled
More than 11,500 examples of nine Kia models – including the Tasman ute – have been recalled due to potentially faulty instrument clusters.
3 Months Ago
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Kia Sorento Comparison
Local context for the 2026 Kia Sorento starts with comparison shoppers. That brief was backed by three-row space, long warranty coverage, strong safety credentials and a cabin that feels more expensive than the badge once suggested. With the 2026 calendar year still underway, the useful context is its role in the range rather than a partial sales total. That put it in the same conversation as Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota Kluger and Mazda CX-9.
Latest Kia Sorento News and Reviews
Marton Pettendy
Kia K4, EV3, EV5, EV6, EV9, Carnival, Sorento, Sportage and Tasman recalled
More than 11,500 examples of nine Kia models – including the Tasman ute – have been recalled due to potentially faulty instrument clusters.
3 Months Ago
William Stopford
2026 Kia Sorento price and specs
The Kia Sorento has gained new safety technology for 2026, though petrol-powered versions are being phased out.
5 Months Ago
James Wong
Kia Carnival and Sorento lose V6 due to new Australian emissions regulations
Stricter emissions regulations in 2026 have led Kia to drop V6 versions of the Carnival people mover and Sorento SUV.
5 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Kia Sorento hybrid expansion won’t spell diesel SUV doomsday
The Korean brand says its recent expansion of hybrid offerings won't come at the expense of diesel SUV models in its local lineup.
8 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Kia Sorento Hybrid and PHEV lineups expand with cheaper entry-level grades
Kia has expanded its Sorento Hybrid and PHEV lineups, bringing a $14,000 lower starting price and almost double the number of variants.
8 Months Ago
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William Stopford
2026 Kia Sorento review
Nice car if you can get it! Kia's supply-constrained Sorento Hybrid is a thrifty family hauler, though it's not as tempting as a Hyundai Santa Fe.
9 Months Ago
William Stopford
2026 Kia Sorento: Tech updates coming to Australia
Enhanced safety tech and new wheel and steering wheel designs mark the changes for the 2026 Kia Sorento, due here before the end of 2025.
11 Months Ago
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Matt Campbell
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.
1 Year Ago