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Kia Seltos vs Kia Sorento

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Kia Seltos
Kia Seltos

$27,897 - $44,990

2023 price

Kia Sorento
Kia Sorento

$50,880 - $84,660

2025 price

Summary

2023 Kia Seltos
2025 Kia Sorento
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Inline 4, 2.0L

Turbo 4, 1.6L
Fuel Type
Unleaded Petrol

Unleaded Petrol/Electric
Fuel Efficiency
6.9L/100km (combined)

1.6L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

7
Dislikes
  • LED headlights only on top grade
  • No hybrid version
  • CVT transmission with the 2.0-litre engine

  • Price vs value equation doesn't add up
  • Limited electric driving range
  • No curtain airbags in the third row
2023 Kia Seltos Summary

Looking for a small SUV that’s not tiny? The Kia Seltos could be that SUV, and it’s been updated for 2023.

This review covers the entire Seltos range and reviews this small SUV based on its safety, practicality, price and features, plus ownership costs, its fuel economy and what it’s like to drive.

So, if you’re thinking about a Honda HR-V, a Toyota Corolla Cross or something even as large as a Hyundai Tucson or Kia Sportage then you need to be thinking about a Kia Seltos, too. 

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2025 Kia Sorento Summary

The plug-in hybrid market is slowly but surely gaining traction in Australia, and Kia has thrown its hat into the ring with the flagship Sorento GT-Line PHEV AWD.

This top-spec seven-seat large SUV pairs family friendly practicality with the promise of lower emissions and petrol savings, at least, in theory.

So, is it the right blend of convenience, space and efficiency for busy families looking to dip a toe into electrification? That’s exactly what my family and I have been finding out.

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