2022 Kia Sorento PHEV pricing and features

Kia Australia has officially revealed local pricing and features of its 2022 Sorento PHEV, joining the existing SUV range to provide better fuel economy and emissions.

Off the back of the plug-in hybrid model being released in the United States this August, the local arm of the Korean manufacturer has confirmed its new powertrain will only be available in range-topping GT-Line guise at a premium above the existing diesel and petrol options.

Featuring a new 'Terrain Mode' and the ability to drive for up to 68 kilometres on electric power only, the Sorento PHEV offers equipment not otherwise available in the SUV's line-up.

11

2022 Kia Sorento pricing

Coming in at the top of the Sorento range, the PHEV GT-Line retails for over $15,000 more than the previous Diesel GT-Line.

Prices exclude on-road costs.

All colours other than the base clear white are sold at a $695 premium, with Aurora black pearl, Snow White pearl, gravity blue, mineral blue, steel grey and silky silver all incurring an extra cost.

11

Features

11

Engine, drivetrain and fuel economy

To be sold alongside the existing 3.5-litre petrol and 2.2-litre turbo diesel options, the PHEV is powered by a 1.6-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine mated to an electric motor between the internal combustion engine and gearbox – producing a combined 195kW and 304Nm.

Sending power to all four wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission, the electric motor alone can produce up to 304Nm of torque – while its 14kWh lithium-ion battery allows the Sorento to achieve an electric-only driving range of up to 68km, with a WLTP tested fuel consumption of 1.6L/100km making it one of Kia's most efficient vehicles.

Just like the 2.2-litre diesel, the Sorento PHEV's all-wheel drive system allows part-time locking – which can be managed with its new 'Terrain Mode', letting the driver choose different driving conditions such as mud, snow and sand, adjusting power delivery to suit.

Equipped with an integrated Type 2 charging socket, the Sorento PHEV can recharge from a three-pin cable (supplied), a Type 2 to Type 2 cable, or any standard public charger.

11

Warranty and servicing

Off the back of Kia celebrating seven years of its seven-year warranty today, the Sorento PHEV will continue to be covered by the seven-year/unlimited-kilometre deal – as well as falling under Kia's seven-year/105,000km capped-price service scheme.

Availability

The 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV is now arriving in showrooms, with a GT-Line Hybrid to follow at the end of November 2021. Orders for each model are likely to be affected by supply issues.