The Kia Sorento is one of the brand’s volume sellers….but the PHEV version may be a bit too expensive and unusual for its own good coming only in SX-Prestige trim and starting at $51,185. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🏁 @Alllcarnews Spec Sheet:
-1.6L Turbo 4 cylinder & 66kW electric motor -261HP and 258 lb-ft of torque
-AWD, 6-speed auto
-EPA 32 miles on EV mode

The issue? It takes too long to charge even for a LVL 2 only PHEV. It can fully charge its 13.8kWh battery in about 3.5-4.5 hours (LVL2), accepting only around 3.5-3.7kW speeds. A Tonale PHEV only takes around 2-2.5hrs for example. 🏁
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Highs:
-a 12.3in digital cluster, 360 camera,16 different driver safety features, ventilated seats, and a cool blue leather.
-Easy to get in and out of the third row

Lows:
-No mode to preserve EV battery charge and slow charging is a major miss.
-Third row is tight for most adults and renders cargo space useless.
-Smaller PHEV’s like a RAV4 Prime offer more power and a better chassis control.
-The interior physical/capacity button mix is messy, infotainment was laggy, and no wireless CarPlay is not 2024 $51k level.

The Sorento PHEV is an oddball with no true competition, save for the platform mate Santa Fe PHEV. All Kia needs now is a hybrid/PHEV Telluride, though if you don’t need the extra space, a Sorento Hybrid is a better buy.

Index:
0:00-1:33 Intro
1:33-2:38 Powertrain and Specs
2:38-5:00 Exterior Tour
5:00-6:43 Cargo Room
6:43-8:00 Third Row
8:00-10:24 Second Row
10:24-15:56 Interior Tour
15:56-22:11 POV Drive

#kia #Sorento #phev


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