The chink in KIA’s venerable armour has been filled. KIA Sorento is now the only SUV in the segment with diesel, petrol, and PHEV in the one model range.
World shortages mean Sorento PHEV GT-Line is the first electrified model in the Sorento line-up, and for the time being, the only one.
“The Sorento PHEV promises to push boundaries as one of the most versatile, practical and spacious plug-in hybrid SUVs on the market, and with the Sorento being an award-winning package, I couldn’t think of a better time to introduce the PHEV into the line-up,” said Kia’s Chief Operating Officer, Damien Meredith.
“Along with Niro range, the Sorento PHEV is another stride in the right direction towards a greener future. With the introduction of Sorento HEV and the highly anticipated EV6 next year, Kia will be lifting the electric vehicle benchmark to an all-time high.”
Sorento PHEV combines the ‘Smartstream’ 1.6-litre turbo engine and a transmission mounted electric motor to put out 195kW/350Nm. Cleverly, the 304Nm electric motor is placed between the petrol engine and transmission to give the maximum amount of power to the wheels with the minimum loss.
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“Along with Niro range, the Sorento PHEV is another stride in the right direction towards a greener future. With the introduction of Sorento HEV and the highly anticipated EV6 next year, Kia will be lifting the electric vehicle benchmark to an all-time high.”
Sorento PHEV combines the ‘Smartstream’ 1.6-litre turbo engine and a transmission mounted electric motor to put out 195kW/350Nm. Cleverly, the 304Nm electric motor is placed between the petrol engine and transmission to give the maximum amount of power to the wheels with the minimum loss.
Sorento PHEV uses aType 2 charging socket, or a standard 3-pin cable supplied to give access toto most outlets. An LED light indicates the charging status and battery level. A bespoke charging cable for charging at home from a normal household socket will be provided as well as an in-cable control box to help moderate the amperage to ensure complete safety.
Sorento PHEV GT-Line comes standard with Terrain Mode. A dial on the centre console rotates through ‘Mud’, ‘Snow’ and ‘Sand’ modes. The various modes are set programmes that changes the driveline and six-speed automatic depending on the situation.
Power is stored in a 14kWh Lithium-ion polymer battery under the floor. The battery is good for 68kms electric-only power. Like other Sorentos, functions are monitored on the 10.25” navigation display and 12.3” driver digital cluster.
The navigation system will show charging stations, but can split in two for easy access to several apps at once. The sytem comes completes with a 12-speaker BOSE® premium surround system which, and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
For Kia’s General Manager of Product Planning, Roland Rivero, the fourth generation Sorento is a game-changer in the Australian market.
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“The Sorento has been a great success in Australia providing five-star safety and exceptional convenience levels in its segment, and the PHEV will continue to take the story forward,” said Rivero.
“While the Sorento was initially launched in 2002 as a utilitarian body on frame all-terrain vehicle, it quickly evolved into a more luxurious monocoque package and now, in its fourth generation, Sorento has been transformed into something even more desirable.
“Supply limitations impacting the automotive industry as a whole, combined with Sorento’s global popularity, has steered us to offering the Sorento PHEV in only the top of the range GT-Line for now.”
The all-new Sorento PHEV GT-Line comes with 19” alloy wheels and seven exterior colours. As a GT-Line AWD offering, Sorento PHEV will include a black interior trim coupled with Quilted Nappa leather-appointed seats.
Pricing
| Body Style | Trim | RRP | Drive Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel AWD | S | $49,850 | $52,290 |
| Sport | $52,470 | $55,290 | |
| Sport+ | $56,850 | $59,690 | |
| GT-Line | $64,070 | $67,290 | |
| Petrol 2WD | S | $46,850 | $49,290 |
| Sport | $49,470 | $52,290 | |
| Sport+ | $53,850 | $56,690 | |
| GT-Line | $61,070 | $64,290 | |
| PHEV AWD | GT-Line | $79,330 | $81,990 |
Alan Zurvas is the founder and editor of Gay Car Boys, Australia's leading LGBTQI+ automotive publication. Before launching GCB in 2008, Alan's automotive writing was published in SameSame.com.au and the Star Observer. With over 16 years of hands-on car reviewing experience, Alan brings an honest, irreverent voice to every review — championing value and innovation over brand loyalty.
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