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Kia Sorento 2023
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Emily Agar had this to say at the time: The Kia Sorento HEV GT-Line AWD is a mouthful to say but the all-round experience is light-hearted and practical. The amenities inside are really good and definitely make it feel top-spec. The driving experience is a bit mixed for me to truly love it as the everyday car but families wanting comfort won’t be disappointed. I would still be inclined to consider the bigger Carnival, considering the price but the hybrid powertrain makes it fairly fuel efficient and that makes up for the driving.
You can read the full review here.This is what Emily Agar liked most about this particular version of the Kia Sorento: Extensive features list, Quality build, Upmarket but easy-to-use tech
The 2023 Kia Sorento carries a braked towing capacity of up to 2000 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Kia Sorento is also known as the Naza Sorento (Malaysia) and the Pyeonghwa Ppeokkuggi 2405 (North Korea) in markets outside Australia.
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Kia Sorento 2023 Price and Specs
Pricing guides
Kia Sorento Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
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GT-Line 7 Seat | SUV | 3.5L — 8 SP | $60,940 | $70,070 | |
GT-Line 7 Seat | SUV | 2.2L Diesel 8 SP AUTO | $60,940 | $70,070 | |
GT-Line 7 Seat | SUV | 3.5L ULP 8 SP | $58,080 | $66,770 | |
GT-Line 7 Seat HEV AWD | SUV | 1.6L Hyb/ULP 6 SP | $65,120 | $74,910 |
Kia Sorento 2023 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Kia Sorento here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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2010 Kia Sorento SLi has developed a flutter or shudder when changing gears
It kind of goes against the grain a little, but there’s a valid case for listening to your friends and mechanic and driving the car until it stops. Since your car is worth – based on average asking prices – about $10,000, you could easily overcapitalise on a new transmission.
The best advice is to have it checked over by a transmission specialist who will know what to look for based on the symptoms they see. You’re right in that a bad pothole could have damaged a drive-shaft (or a wheel, or suspension component) and the torque converter is also a candidate to produce a fault in the way the car drives. On the flip-side, you might simply find that a service and change of fluid brings the transmission back to full health. Meantime, I’m not so sure about rebuilt transmissions not carrying a warranty. Australia’s consumer law suggests that may not be the case.
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What's the towing capacity for a 2017 Kia Sorento?
Kia rates the 2017 Sorento to tow a braked trailer of up to 2000kg. That much weight should be well within the limits of the car’s mechanical systems and reflects testing that Kia would have done before releasing the car. Which is to say, you won’t damage the car by towing a sub-two-tonne caravan.
Provided that is, that the caravan and car are loaded correctly and the rig is balanced and safe. This is also dependent on the vehicle being in perfect condition and you diving it correctly in the context of towing a heavy load.
The automatic transmission is your friend here, too, as it is smart enough to decide what gear it needs to be in to make the engine’s life as easy as possible and avoid unnecessary wear and tear. If you think the engine is labouring at any point, you can also lock the transmission out of overdrive and let the engine breath a little easier.
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What's a good hybrid car to buy?
The default purchase for somebody looking for a mid-sized hybrid SUV is the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. But if that’s too big, there’s the Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid, C-HR Hybrid and even the Corolla Cross Hybrid which sounds like the marketplace is getting crowded but is really just a reflection of the appetite right now for cars like these. And that’s the catch; the waiting times for a brand-new example of some of these cars is out to many months and even years. So your plan to shop second-hand makes plenty of sense, but don’t expect any bargains in a market currently being dominated by lots of demand and less supply.
Beyond the Toyota brand (which has been doing hybrids longer than just about anybody else) there’s also the Mazda CX-30, Subaru XV Hybrid, Haval Jolion Hybrid, Kia Niro, Subaru Forester Hybrid, Nissan Qashqai e-Power, MG HS, Honda HR-V e and more. For something a bit bigger, try the Kia Sorento or Hyundai Santa Fe hybrids. There are others out there, too, that are probably bigger or more expensive than you need, but it's very much a growing scene in the Australian marketplace.
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With only 120,000km on the clock should Kia honour its warranty as compressors should never fail this early?
There are two issues here. The first is that an air-conditioning compressor should not, according to your repair person, stop working at 120,000km. That’s probably debatable and would also be a function of how frequently the air-conditioning runs in your car.
The second issue is that, from the way you’ve described it, this happened within days of the factory warranty expiring. At that point, I think you’d be within your rights to contact Kia’s customer service department and have a chat about the timing of this failure. There are no guarantees here, but it’s possible that Kia might offer some pro-rata assistance with the cost of repairs or parts, given the fault occurred just outside the warranty period. Some companies will do this in some cases as an act of goodwill, but don’t go to the bank on it.
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Kia Sorento 2023 Seats
The Sorento Hybrid comes with seven seats (2/3/2). The second row is a 60/40 split fold and have a ‘slide’ function, allowing access to the third row. There are ISOFIX child seat mounts on the outboard seats plus three top tethers anchor points. With the right seats, you should be able to fit three child seats side by side. The third row is a 50/50 split fold and fold flat when not in use. Interestingly, these seats both boast ISOFIX child seat mounts and top tether anchor points.
Kia Sorento 2023 Towing capacity
The Kia Sorento’s towing capacity ranges from 1350kg to 2000kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
Kia Sorento Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity | |
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S 7 Seat | SUV | 3.5L,ULP,8 SP | 2000kg | |
Sport 7 Seat | SUV | 3.5L,ULP,8 SP | 2000kg | |
S 7 Seat | SUV | 2.2L,Diesel,8 SP AUTO | 2000kg | |
S 7 Seat | SUV | 3.5L,—,8 SP | 2000kg |
Kia Sorento 2023 Colours
The Sorento has seven standard colours - ‘Clear White’, ‘Silky Silver’, ‘Steel Grey’, ‘Mineral Blue’, ‘Aurora Black’, ‘Gravity Blue’, and ‘Snow White Pearl’.
- Clear White
- Silky Silver
- Steel Grey
- Mineral Blue
- Aurora Black
- Gravity Blue
- Snow White Pearl
Kia Sorento 2023 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 2023 Kia Sorento are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1900mm x 1700mm and can vary on the basis of model.
Kia Sorento Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
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S 7 Seat | SUV | 1700x1900x4810 mm | 176 mm | |
Sport 7 Seat | SUV | 1700x1900x4810 mm | 176 mm | |
Sport+ 7 Seat | SUV | 1700x1900x4810 mm | 176 mm | |
GT-Line 7 Seat | SUV | 1700x1900x4810 mm | 176 mm |
Kia Sorento 2023 Interior
The Kia Sorento has a pleasing mix of soft touchpoints, cloth as well synthetic and Nappa leather trims (varying by model).
Kia Sorento 2023 Accessories
Standard equipment in all Kia Sorentos (at a minimum) includes: air conditioning, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, active cruise control, alloy wheels, LED headlights and DRLs, front and rear LED fog lights, rain-sensing wipers, six-speaker audio, an 8.0-inch multimedia touchscreen and a full suite of active (crash-avoidance) safety tech.
Kia Sorento 2023 Boot Space
With the third row in use, the boot space is 187L but pop those seats away and it jumps to 616L. That’s not as big as some others on the market but with the level load space and squared shaping, it appears larger than what it is. If you do need extra space, you can bump it to a massive 2011L with just the front seats in use.
Kia Sorento 2023 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 2023 Kia Sorento is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Kia Sorento currently offers fuel consumption from 1.6 to 9.7L/100km. The Kia Sorento is available with the following fuel types: —, Diesel, ULP and Hyb/ULP.
Kia Sorento Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
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GT-Line 7 Seat | SUV | 3.5L,—,8 SP | 9.7L/100km | |
GT-Line 7 Seat | SUV | 2.2L,Diesel,8 SP AUTO | 6.1L/100km | |
GT-Line 7 Seat | SUV | 3.5L,ULP,8 SP | 9.7L/100km | |
GT-Line 7 Seat HEV AWD | SUV | 1.6L,Hyb/ULP,6 SP | 5.8L/100km |
Kia Sorento 2023 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 2023 Kia Sorento will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted.
Kia Sorento Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
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S 7 Seat | SUV | 235x65 R17 | — | 235x65 R17 | — | |
Sport 7 Seat | SUV | 235x60 R18 | — | 235x60 R18 | — | |
Sport+ 7 Seat | SUV | 235x55 R19 | — | 235x55 R19 | — | |
GT-Line 7 Seat | SUV | 255x45 R20 | — | 255x45 R20 | — |
Kia Sorento 2023 Engine
Sorento engine options are a 3.5-litre (200kW/300Nm) petrol V6 on FWD models and a 2.2-litre (148kW/440Nm) four-cylinder turbo-diesel on AWD versions.
The Kia Sorento Hybrid has a 1.6-litre, four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine with a maximum output of 132kW/265Nm. It also has an electric motor which produces 44kW/264Nm (169kW/350Nm total combined).
The PHEV (plug-in hybrid) version features the 1.6-litre, four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine matched with a 67kW/300Nm electric motor (195kW/350Nm total combined).
Kia Sorento 2023 Speed
Kia does not offer official 0-100km/h times for any Sorento variant. Independent testing places sprint times between 7 - 9 seconds depending on variant.
Kia Sorento 2023 Range
Using Kia's official combined cycle fuel figure the V6 petrol Sorento has a range of around 690km. The turbo-diesel sits at 1100km, the hybrid FWD at more than 1200km, the hybrid AWD at around 1150km, and the PHEV at more than 4000km. Bear in mind the PHEV number is predicated on the battery being charged regularly.