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After a long delay, the facelifted Kia Sorento Hybrid range has been bulked up with the arrival of its plug-in hybrid flagship.
However, with a $3580 increase in retail pricing that matches the hike endured by the regular Sorento Hybrid range back in April 2024, the Sorento GT-Line PHEV is an expensive thing at $84,660 before on-road costs.
For the current model year, all hybrid variants of the Sorento are priced above $70,300 before on-road costs. Kia Australia's decision to constrain all petrol-electric powertrains, whether conventional hybrid or plug-in hybrid, to the top-of-the-range GT-Line trim effectively prevents the company from offering more affordable hybrid options for its large-format SUV.
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If you're chasing an AWD driveline for your petrol/electric Sorento, the Sorento Hybrid AWD costs $73,330 plus on-roads, some $4740 more than its combustion-powered equivalent, the Sorento GT-Line diesel AWD.
As with the facelifted petrol and diesel Sorento variants launched in January, there is an updated design, additional standard equipment, and a more premium cabin design.
All features are shared with standard GT-Line variants, except for smaller 19-inch alloy wheels borrowed from the one-step-down Sport+.
Kia Australia has confirmed remote smart parking assist – previously limited to petrol and diesel models – is now available for the Sorento Hybrid.
For more details about what’s new for the 2024 Kia Sorento, click the featured article below.
The Sorento Hybrid features a 132kW/265Nm 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine paired with a 40kW electric motor and a 1.5kWh lithium-ion battery for a 169kW/350Nm total system output.
A six-speed torque-converter automatic transmission sends power to either the front or all four wheels.
The front-drive 2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid is rated to consume 5.4L/100km on the combined cycle – up 0.1L – while the all-wheel-drive version is down 0.1L to 5.7L/100km.
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For the plug-in hybrid, the same 1.6-litre turbo petrol and six-speed auto as the regular hybrid remains under the bonnet, but the battery grows to a 13.8kWh lithium-ion unit that can supply enough electrons to travel 57 kilometres without firing up the engine. More powerful motors see system power rise to 195kW, but the PHEV has the same 350Nm torque max as the conventional hybrid.
On the WLTP combined cycle, the Sorento GT-Line PHEV consumes a claimed 1.6L/100km.
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2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid pricing
| Variant | Pricing | Change |
| GT-Line Hybrid FWD | $70,330 | up $3580 |
| GT-Line Hybrid AWD | $73,330 | up $3580 |
| GT-Line Plug-In Hybrid AWD | $84,660 | Up $3580 |
| Prices exclude on-road costs. | ||
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Note: 2024 Kia Sorento GT-Line diesel interior shown
2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid features
| 2024 Kia Sorento GT-Line Hybrid features | ||
|---|---|---|
| 19-inch alloy wheels | Dual-zone climate control | Digital rear-view mirror |
| Full-size alloy spare wheel | Third-row fan control and air vents | Electronic child safety lock |
| 12.3-inch CCNC curved infotainment system | USB-C charge ports (first, second and third-row) | Auto-dimming rear-view mirror |
| Wireless or wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | Hands-free electric tailgate | Front, rear and side parking sensors |
| Kia Connect service | Heated and ventilated front seats | Tyre pressure monitoring |
| Over-the-air software updates | Heated outer second-row seats | Autonomous emergency braking (vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist, junction-turning, reverse) |
| DAB+ digital radio | Heated steering wheel | Lane-keep assist |
| Built-in voice recognition | Built-in second-row sunshade blind | Lane departure alert |
| 12-speaker Bose audio system | 14-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with four-way lumbar support, cushion extension, and two-position memory | Blind-spot monitoring with braking |
| 12.3-inch full-digital instrument cluster | 10-way power-adjustable passenger seat | Rear cross-traffic alert with braking |
| Connected satellite navigation | LED overhead cabin lighting | Blind-spot view monitor |
| Colour head-up display | Opening panoramic sunroof | Safe exit assist |
| In-car passenger intercom | Illuminated front exterior door handles | Safe exit warning |
| 360-degree camera system | LED projector-beam matrix headlights | Intelligent speed limit assist |
| Remote smart parking assist | LED tail-lights | Driver attention alert |
| Shift-by-wire gear selector | Alloy pedals and scruff panels | High-beam assist |
| Paddle shifters | Rear privacy glass | Adaptive cruise control |
| Keyless entry and push-button start | Black quilted Nappa leather upholstery | Semi-autonomous highway driving assist |
| One-touch flat-folding second-row seats | Black suede headlining | Multi-collision braking |
| Auto-folding heated side mirrors with dip on reverse function | 64-colour configurable interior ambient lighting | Rear occupant alert |
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