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.
1 Month Ago
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Kia Sorento Comparison
The new Kia Sorento is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $50,680 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $85,790 for the Gt-line.
There are 4 variants of the Sorento available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2024.
Engine options include 2.2L turbo (148kW/440Nm), 3.5L v (200kW/332Nm), electric motor (195kW/350Nm) and 1.6L turbo (169kW/350Nm). Non-electric variants are available with 8-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2025 Sorento is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
Latest Kia Sorento News and Reviews
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.
1 Month 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.
2 Months Ago
William Stopford
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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.
2 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.
5 Months Ago
Matt Campbell
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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.
10 Months Ago
James Wong
Kia Sorento: More hybrids and PHEVs coming to Australia
The popular Kia Sorento will offer more hybrid and PHEV variants later this year, as the brand prepares for incoming emissions regulations.
10 Months Ago
James Wong
Kia electrifies Australian Open fleet with hybrids, EVs
For the first time in 24 years Kia is bringing an entirely electrified fleet to the Australian Open, including a mix of EV and hybrid models.
11 Months Ago
Max Davies
Kia Sorento recalled
Kia is recalling 5978 examples of its Sorento large SUV due to a fault affecting its turn indicators and daytime running lights.
11 Months Ago