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Kia Australia has confirmed local specs and pricing for the seven-seat Sorento plug-in hybrid SUV.

 

Available in GT-Line AWD specification, the Sorento PHEV will launch at an eye-watering $81,990 drive-away. For context, the PHEV asks an additional $15,000 over the AWD diesel equivalent.

 

When compared to the aforementioned diesel GT-Line, the PHEV is differentiated by a hybrid power meter, smaller 19-inch alloy wheels, a HEV/EV mode button, and additional functionality for the climate control system to only activate in the driver’s zone to increase economy.

 

Keen buyers should also note the PHEV misses out on Remote Smart Park Assist which is standard on the regular GT-Line models.

 

The Sorento’s hybrid powertrain consists of a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine, an electric motor, lithium-ion battery pack, six-speed automatic transmission and on-demand all-wheel drive.

 

In terms of outputs, the petrol engine produces 132kW and 265Nm, while the electric motor generates 67kW and 304Nm. In total, the system develops 195kW and 350Nm.

 

When the 14kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack is fully charged, a pure electric driving range of up to 68km is possible.

 

Kia says the battery can be charged from 15 to 95 per cent in 3 hours and 25 minutes when using AC single-phase charging through its Type 2 port.

 

The Sorento PHEV has a maximum braked towing capacity of 1350kg with a downball load of 100kg.

 

Scroll below for the Sorento PHEV’s equipment highlights.

 

 

 

Sorento S V6 FWD - $46,850 ($49,290 D/A)

Sorento Sport V6 FWD - $49,470 ($52,290 D/A)

Sorento Sport+ V6 FWD - $53,850 ($56,690 D/A)

Sorento GT-Line V6 FWD - $61,070 ($64,290 D/A)

 

 

Sorento S Diesel AWD - $49,850 ($52,290 D/A)

Sorento Sport Diesel AWD - $52,470 ($55,290 D/A)

Sorento Sport+ Diesel AWD - $53,850 ($56,690 D/A)

Sorento GT-Line Diesel AWD - $64,070 ($67,290 D/A)

 

 

Sorento GT-Line PHEV AWD - $79,330 ($81,990 D/A)

 

 

19-inch alloy wheels with full-size spare

Seven seats

12.3-inch digital instrument cluster

10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen

Wired Apple CarPlay, Android Auto

DAB digital radio

Satellite navigation

8.0-inch colour head-up display

Automatic bi-LED projector headlights

Quilted nappa leather upholstery (black)

Dual-zone climate control

Wireless phone charging

14-way driver and 10-way passenger electric front seats with electric lumbar and driver’s memory

Heated and ventilated front seats

Heated rear seats and steering wheel

12-speaker Bose premium sound system

Panoramic sunroof

Shift-by-wire gear selector

Driver Talk in-car intercom

Keyless entry with remote engine start

360-degree camera

Front and rear parking sensors

Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, and intersection support

Lane-keep assist

Lane following assist

Adaptive cruise control with stop and go

Blind-spot monitoring with braking support

Rear cross-traffic alert with braking

Low-speed rear autonomous emergency braking

Blind-Spot View Monitor

Driver attention alert

Traffic-sign recognition

Auto high-beams

Safe Exit Assist

Rear Occupant Alert