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Kia Sorento vs Nissan Pathfinder

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Kia Sorento
Kia Sorento

$46,828 - $91,450

2024 price

Nissan Pathfinder
Nissan Pathfinder

$53,290 - $85,881

2024 price

Summary

2024 Kia Sorento
2024 Nissan Pathfinder
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Diesel Turbo 4, 2.2L

V6, 3.5L
Fuel Type
Diesel

Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
6.1L/100km (combined)

10.5L/100km (combined)
Seating
7

8
Dislikes
  • Misses out on some safety tech
  • Annoying traffic sign recognition
  • Not enough charge points for whining teenagers

  • Fuel economy
  • No third-row top tethers
  • Space saver spare
2024 Kia Sorento Summary

The Kia Sorento S diesel AWD is in the lower spec ranks of the Sorento line-up but it still seems like it would be, on paper at least, an easy vehicle to live with.

It’s a seven-seater with updated technology and a boosted features list and while it may not have the plush appeal of those in the Sorento upper echelon, such as the GT-Line, the Sorento S diesel AWD has plenty of potential as a family mover.

But what’s it really like? Read on.

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2024 Nissan Pathfinder Summary

The Nissan Pathfinder has evolved over the years from what was quite a rough-and-tumble Ford Everest style vehicle to a remarkably plush three-row family SUV.

Although it took a while to reach Australia, when the fifth-generation version landed in late 2022 it was a huge leap over its predecessor. And yet it has been a relatively slow seller in Australia.

In the first half of 2024 only 405 were registered, less than a tenth of the segment benchmark Toyota Kluger (5861 sales).

This can be largely attributed to a lack of choice in the Pathfinder range, following Nissan culling entry-grade variants early on leaving only the relatively expensive Ti and Ti-L grades, both fitted with a V6 petrol engine. 

To increase customer choice, Nissan has reintroduced the ST-L mid-spec trim with the option of front-wheel drive for under $60,000, before on-road costs. But is it a good buy?

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