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Kia Sorento vs Toyota Fortuner

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Kia Sorento
Kia Sorento

$46,828 - $91,450

2024 price

Toyota Fortuner
Toyota Fortuner

$53,775 - $66,755

2025 price

Summary

2024 Kia Sorento
2025 Toyota Fortuner
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Diesel Turbo 4, 2.2L

Diesel Turbo 4, 2.8L
Fuel Type
Diesel

Diesel
Fuel Efficiency
6.1L/100km (combined)

7.6L/100km (combined)
Seating
7

7
Dislikes
  • Misses out on some safety tech
  • Annoying traffic sign recognition
  • Not enough charge points for whining teenagers

  • Feels old
  • Lacklustre performance
  • Driver-assist tech needs work
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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2025 Toyota Fortuner Summary

The Toyota Fortuner has been around since 2015 with very few significant changes in the years between then and now.

And that’s telling because the HiLux-based Fortuner has never managed to make the mark in its market segment that Toyota would so dearly like it to.

With a new Fortuner possibly due in the not-too-distant future – with Toyota’s mild-hybrid 48V V-Active system onboard perhaps? – it’s worth revisiting the seven-seat Fortuner to see how the current ageing 4WD wagon stands up against its fresher rivals.

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