2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid review - Better than a Toyota 7 seater?
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The updated 2024 Kia Sorento SUV range has seen the inclusion of a hybrid model.
This is that car - and it's available in 2WD or AWD, with pricing starting above $70K AUD. Which means, frankly, that it's a bit expensive.
Compare that to the diesel version, which is my pick and is very nicely sorted -- and it also happens to start almost $20K cheaper -- and the GT-Line only HEV Sorento isn't quite as compelling as it could be.
But is it real-world efficient? Watch the review and you'll see for yourself!
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00:00 Kia Sorento Hybrid
00:25 Is it the right price?
02:00 What are the best alternatives?
04:06 Is it the right size?
05:40 Under the bonnet
06:16 Driving
10:01 Efficiency
10:48 Is it safe?
12:04 Ownership
12:59 Verdict
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Great review. You getting your hands on one of the new Santa Fe’s any time soon. Keen to get your review!
Look at you mate. It’s been couple months all I see is more energy from your eyes! Keep it up mate
@therightcar
Ай бұрын
Thanks mate! I’m enjoying the challenge of keeping this cadence going, but 2-3 a week seems manageable. Maybe even 4 next week….!
@Richard-sl8we
Ай бұрын
I agree, Matt is one of the best car reviewers in Australia; objective and realistic. 10/10.
This looks so nice. I’m thinking about trading in my 22 CX5 Turbo
OMG how ugly is the new Santa Fe ?!?! Pass!!
Do you think you will do the BYD Sea lion 6 soon?
Colour matched the Watch strap to the car
how is 2024 Skoda Kodiaq as the alternative to this ? your view is much appreciated on it, or a review would be even better!
When is the Kia EV5 due to launch? Looking forward to your review of that car; a key new car for Kia Australia in my opinion. I'm thinking starting price for the Air FWD will now be reduced to $54,990 + ORC's. (After recent price drop of Model Y from Tesla)
@therightcar
Ай бұрын
I don’t know if Kia will be that aggressive. I hope they will. The EV5 is due for launch late June, I believe.
so many comments about price but its worth noting the price comparable to kluger top spec. 7 seat hybrid cx90 starts at 80k. it’s a lot of money sure but what are the options.
@ellgee9402
27 күн бұрын
or you can get a outlander aspire for like 60k and phev for 73k
I'm sure nobody spends $79,000 and worries about litres per 100 km. When the cheaper diesel willl do the same or better economy. 😊
Hi Sir when you are reviewing BYD Sealion6
@caljeff2427
Ай бұрын
he decided not to review that commie trash
I have seen enough at the price not worth $ 79,000 for the AWD version. For me, the Sportage GT-Line Diesel would be my pick, and it has a torque converter auto. And under $58,000 drive away. 😊
@Richard-sl8we
Ай бұрын
I'm a fan of the Sportage diesel also, torque is king. I like the standard SX trim, white or grey. Only $50,000 in VIC. Will be removed from sale by end of 2024 in Australia, replaced by 1.6T petrol hybrid. I really dislike the front look of the GT-Line.
@buncha5651
Ай бұрын
@Richard-sl8we The Sport plus is also one I like.
@Richard-sl8we
Ай бұрын
@@buncha5651 Sorento Sport+?
@buncha5651
Ай бұрын
@Richard-sl8we No, I meant the Sportage SX plus Diesel, $52,000 drive away.
Is the PHEV coming?
@joeee60
Ай бұрын
@@Richard-sl8we source?
@Richard-sl8we
Ай бұрын
@@joeee60 My opinion; Kia/Hyundai will not continue with PHEV's in Australia. Hybrids are still very much liked and will be for many years. Within the next 3 years, Kia/Hyundai will also offer an EV in the small (EV3), medium (EV5), large (EV7) and extra large sectors (EV9). By my estimation, in 10 years EV's will account for about 30% of the market in Australia. Diesel Utes will still be in the market and 'soft' family SUV's will be popular with petrol hybrids.
@maccarune2778
29 күн бұрын
Yes, they are. Just placed my order for one.
0.58 Mate,even the dog doesn't adore the price😑😅.
Wait all these videos are freeeeeee?🤯
@therightcar
Ай бұрын
You bet! 👍
Big fail for me as the hybrid should be available throughout the range not just range topper .That's part reason for Toyotas success in hyb available on every grade
@Richard-sl8we
Ай бұрын
That's a good point, I suspect Kia have capacity constraints for the new hybrid Sorento. Hopefully this is a short term challenge.
@therightcar
Ай бұрын
Yep, it is an issue and Kia knows it. Same with Carnival. Sportage has two grades with hybrid but they know they need more hybrids. Hyundai Santa Fe looks pretty enticing with hybrid on all three specs…
I love this car, but it is too expensive, the PHEV is 80/85k, assuming to find one. I’m really happy with my Outlander PHEV which tick many boxes with similar interior quality, 7 seaters ( less roomy), 4x4, 20Kwh battery (vs 13.8 of Kia). I run 95% electric without fuel range anxiety, worst case it becames a very efficient hybrid. The EV3 could be a good second family car if it came with decent specs and acceptable price
@cooljool1
Ай бұрын
the outlander is smaller and is not nice to drive
@lucanucci79
Ай бұрын
@@cooljool1 none of the SUV are nice to drive.... but EV makes the difference, there is no gearbox, and it is very responsive and silent.
@cooljool1
Ай бұрын
@@lucanucci79 pretty much all the vehicles are nice to drive these days. You're wrong about SUVs not being nice to drive. EV is cool tech but hybrids are the sweet spot
New Santa Fe Hybrid is superior in every way aside from the powertrain which is identical.
1.6 gdi petrol engine ....carbon up valves will become a problem ...
A shame it's so expensive
A hybrid is a possibility one day, but only with a spare wheel.😊
@therightcar
Ай бұрын
You might like this car then…. 🤗
@buncha5651
Ай бұрын
@@therightcar Sounds promising.
doing the premier thing buries the video in my subscription feed
@maxcarter970
Ай бұрын
Same. Seems counter productive
You missed Mitsubishi outlander
@therightcar
Ай бұрын
Thought about it. Didn’t include.
Kia Is trying to kill the pig on this one. Overpriced by at least 10k, servicing every 10 thousand kms at over $600. Real world fuel efficiency isn't that great. I think you're on the money with the diesel being the pick of the models. What were you thinking with the new Santa Fe, mate that looks like it's made from Lego blocks.
Rather buy the Honda CRV hybrid and that’s $60K drive away
@aerienix
Ай бұрын
Wouldn’t really think of cross shopping the two, but sure.
@Richard-sl8we
Ай бұрын
Honda has lost trust with many car buyers in Australia since they went to fixed pricing.
@paloniusmonk
Ай бұрын
the crv hybrid doesnt come in 7 seats so it would be fairer to compare to sportage/rav4 hybrids
where SANTA FE
@therightcar
Ай бұрын
I’m attending the launch event for it next week. Subscribe to see the review (if you haven’t already!)
@Richard-sl8we
Ай бұрын
@@therightcar The new Sante Fe hybrid is going to be a big success in Australia in my opinion. The Elite AWD will be the sweet spot in the range. Sante Fe split will be 75% hybrid and 25% the 2.5T option.
@andrewiverach659
Ай бұрын
Saw one at Kellyville today. Looks like a Discovery side on.
@romeoguitar
Ай бұрын
Hard choice between hybrid and petrol :( hybrid save fuel but more upfront cost and maintenance, or petrol 2.5 fun to drive n towing, However Carnival hybrid coming too dam more choices
C'mon SantaFe is the worse design idea ever from Kia, everything is squarer, don't know why?
Thanks Kia, just what I don't need, an overpriced POS priced close to 80k....clown world 🤡 Keep buying this crap, Tesla has shown just how much fat their crap can shed in the price wars, it time the rest woke up to the fact we don't need 80k family haulers.
@rustykilt
Ай бұрын
tell that to so many families who purchase 4WD UTES that are very expensive and are just glorified trucks.