Jenny reviews the 2022 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid GT-Line, you can actually charge it via grid electricity, which means it should have larger zero-emissions autonomy and also a larger, heavier battery pack.
The latest Sorento PHEV starts from $82k driveaway price.
Combined power in the Sorento PHEV is 195 kW and 350 Nm of torque. The battery weighs 140 kg and it is located under the second-row seat. A slower AC single-phase charger of up to 3.3 kW gives you a charge from 15 to 95% in just 3 hrs and 25 mins.
Engine Specifications
GT-Line 7 Seat Phev AWD
Engine: 1.6L Hybrid
Power: 195 kW
Torque: 350 Nm
Fuel Consumption (combined): 1.6L/100km
Kia claims combined fuel efficiency of 1.6 L per 100 km.
Competition for the Kia Sorento includes other 7 seaters like the new Toyota Kluger Hybrid, Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and Mazda CX-9.