8.1
2024 Kia Sorento S V6 FWD review
Sure this entry-level Kia Sorento may look like a rental-spec vehicle on the outside, but inside it now finally feels fresh and up to date.
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Jack Quick
Kia Sorento vs Skoda Kodiaq Comparison
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Based on the Kia Sorento S 7 SEAT
Based on the Skoda Kodiaq RS (4x4) 180TSI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
67L
107 to 650 km
58L
435 to 476 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year - 8 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$47,650 - $81,080
$53,290 - $70,590
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Doesn't feel like a base model inside
- Plenty of interior space
- Slick new infotainment system
Misses
- Very thirsty V6
- Annoying speed limit assist chimes
- No third-row airbag coverage
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- A terrific thing to drive
- Perky turbo-petrol engine
- Still looks great at the end of its lifecycle
Misses
- Not enough USB ports
- No dials for media system
- Third-row only for use as sometimes seats
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)
- Power Child Locks (+$250)
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$2,200)
- Service Pack - 7 Year/105,000km (+$3,250)
- Panoramic Sunroof (+$1,900)
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 CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L, 3.5L, 1.6L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, V6, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 200kW | 132kW - 180kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6300 | 6000 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 265Nm - 440Nm | 320Nm - 370Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 5000 | 1400 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 11.65 - 12.2 | |
