The Kia Sorento specifications reward attention because two very different powertrains share the range. One is a petrol hybrid, the other a strong diesel, and each reads quite differently on paper. There is no plain petrol option, only these two.
The 1.6 litre turbo petrol strong hybrid pairs the engine with an electric motor for a smooth, quiet drive. It adds a 65 PS motor to smooth out low speed running. The 2.2 litre diesel makes 193 bhp and 441 Nm, so it pulls hard at motorway speeds. Both use automatic gearboxes.
All wheel drive is offered on the HTX grades and above, while the lower trims drive the front wheels only. That choice affects grip on wet or loose surfaces far more than outright pace. It also nudges fuel use a little higher. For most city buyers, front wheel drive is enough.
Kia has not published official mileage figures for the Sorento yet, so no numbers are quoted here. In broad terms, the hybrid is tuned to sip fuel in city traffic. The diesel leans toward relaxed highway economy instead.
On size, the Sorento measures 4815 mm long on a long 2815 mm wheelbase, with a 67 litre tank. Width of 1900 mm and height of 1785 mm give it a commanding stance. Three rows and six or seven seats make it a genuine family SUV. The boot is modest with all seats up but grows once you fold them. To match a grade to money, see the Sorento price where you live.
