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Kia Sorento 4 (MQ4)

Mid-Size Crossover

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Product Overview

The 4th-gen Kia Sorento is a three-row mid-size crossover with modern design and a high-tech cabin. It is the first vehicle to be based on Kia's new mid-size SUV platform with a larger body for increased cargo space.

Inspired by the Kia Telluride, the Sorento adopts many design elements such as the vertical tail lamps, sharper lines, and trim on the sporty lower rear bumper.

It is also the first time that a Sorento features Kia's new Smartstream electrified hybrid powertrains.

Available in Europe with a choice of 10 paint finishes, and the option of 17-, 18-, 19- and, for the first time in the line-up, 20-inch aluminium alloy wheels, the 4th-gen Kia Sorento comes with a 7-year, 150000 km warranty.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 48%

Pros

Decent styling
Some offroad capabilities
Low fuel consumption
High cargo capacity

Cons

Crossover nonsense
Long-term drivetrain reliability concerns

What external reviewers found

External score 67%

Pros

Excellent infotainment system
Good range-topper
Good range of driving modes
Excellent fuel economy
Decent handling

Cons

Unreliable lane assist
Lack of cargo space
Lack of standard kit
Lack of refinement
Lack of optional extras
No automatic transmission

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Specifications

Variants shown:

1.6 T-GDi Hybrid

1.6 T-GDi Hybrid AWD

1.6 T-GDI PHEV AWD

2.2 CRDi AWD DCT

2.2 CRDi DCT

2.5 GDI AT

2.5 GDI AWD AT

2.5 T-GDI AWD DCT

2.5 T-GDI DCT

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External Reviews

autocar^[1]

Reviewer score 66% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autocar have found:

The Sorento is the first model to sit on Kia’s latest mid-size SUV platform. It is now available with a hybridised petrol engine and there will be a plug-in hybrid launched later this year. In 2 specification, it comes in at £38,845, which makes it a bit pricier than the likes of the Peugeot 5008 and Skoda Kodiaq.

Pros

Plenty of space in the second row
Comfortable to drive

Cons

Pricier than rivals
Lack of standard kit

autoexpress^[2]

Reviewer score 64% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autoexpress have found:

The fourth-generation Kia Sorento was revealed to the public early in 2020 and went on sale in the UK later that year. It’s a seven-seat SUV in all its guises, with Kia saying there are no plans for a five-seat model, and it sits at the top of a crowded Kia SUV range. Under the bonnet you have a further three options: the standard 2.2-litre CRDi diesel with an eight-speed DCT dual-clutch automatic gearbox, a full hybrid and a plug-in hybrid. All models are four-wheel drive.

Pros

Competitively priced
Good towing capability
Good standard equipment

Cons

No five-seat option
No four-wheel drive option

cnet^[3]

Reviewer score 65% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from cnet have found:

The Kia Sorento offers three rows of seats, in both six- and seven-passenger configurations. An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard with that 2.5-liter turbocharged engine. The steering is smooth but unremarkable, like just about any other crossover available these days.

Pros

Excellent fuel economy
Excellent infotainment system
Comfortable ride

Cons

Lack of refinement
No automatic transmission

digitaltrends^[4]

Reviewer score 76% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from digitaltrends have found:

Out of the few hybrid midsize SUVs on the market, the Sorento Hybrid is the most efficient one of the bunch. Kia’s Eco mode doesn’t nuke the responsiveness of the throttle pedal, making it feel more like a normal drive mode. Ford offers the Explorer Hybrid with rear and all-wheel drive, but the 2022 model is still worth buying.

Pros

Class-leading fuel economy
Stylish styling
Comfortable ride

Cons

Pricier than other midsize SUVs

pcmag^[5]

Reviewer score 74% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from pcmag have found:

The Sorento Hybrid seats seven, with third-row seating that places the passenger low to the floor with knees tucked up. With all three rows occupied, there's limited cargo space behind the third row and in underfloor storage. Kia's infotainment system is intuitive and responsive, allowing you to easily access details beyond the home menu.

Pros

Gorgeous interior
Powerful electric motor
Comfortable ride

Cons

Lack of cargo space
No electric-only option

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References

^ Kia Sorento 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid 2020 UK review. [autocar].
^ Kia Sorento review. [autoexpress].
^ 2021 Kia Sorento first drive review: Another home run. [cnet].
^ 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid review: Efficiency without compromise. [digitaltrends].
^ 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid Review. [pcmag].

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autocar^[1]

autoexpress^[2]

cnet^[3]

digitaltrends^[4]

pcmag^[5]