This is a comparison piece between the Kia Sorento V6 and the all-new Sorento PHEV. Same seven-seat body, same cabin layout, two very different powertrains: the familiar 3.5 L V6 petrol versus the 1.6 L turbo petrol plus electric motor PHEV that brings around 57 km of WLTP electric range.
What you are comparing
V6: a 3.5 L petrol making 200 kW and 332 Nm, AWD, 9-speed auto, combined fuel around 9.3 L/100 km. PHEV: a 1.6 L turbo petrol four paired with a 67 kW motor and a 13.8 kWh battery, combined system 195 kW, AWD, 57 km WLTP EV-only range.
Cartell Assessment
The PHEV is the more sensible buy for the city-living family that can plug in at home. The V6 is the easier story for the highway-and-towing buyer who does not want to think about charging. Both share the same cabin, the same seven-seat layout, and the same Kia warranty.
AU Outlook
Sorento PHEV GT-Line pricing in 2022 sat at $79,330 drive-away. The V6 GT-Line was around $65,000. Cross-shop is the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (cheaper PHEV) and the Toyota Kluger Grande (more V6 polish).
The spec sheet
- Power
- 200 kW (V6) or 195 kW (PHEV combined)
- Torque
- 332 Nm (V6) or 350 Nm (PHEV)
- Range (WLTP)
- 57 km EV-only WLTP (PHEV)
- Drive
- AWD (PHEV only), or FWD/AWD (V6)
- Seats
- 7
- Warranty
- 7 years / unlimited km
- Safety
- ANCAP 5-star
Trim levels & pricing
| Trim | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Sorento V6 GT-Line AWD | from $65,000 drive-away (2021, verify) | V6 petrol, AWD |
| Sorento PHEV GT-Line AWD | from $79,330 drive-away (2022, verify) | Plug-in hybrid AWD |
Prices indicative — see the manufacturer for current drive-away pricing.
