2023 Kia Sorento HEV & PHEV: price and specs

With its extremely practical midsize format, the 2023 Kia Sorento offers several models with prices that vary between a little over $ 37,000 up to over $ 57,000, including a model with a traditional heat engine, a hybrid and plug-in hybrid. The last two trims will be looked at in greater detail below. Having gone through a makeover in 2021, the Sorento now boasts a modern and sporty look, and also provides you with a complete array of technologies and features.

2023 Kia Sorento HEV & PHEV: prices

Here are the different trims for the 2023 Kia Sorento and their prices:

2023 Kia Sorento HEV & PHEV: Info

Apart from the fact that one is plugged in and the other is not, there are very little differences between the HEV version of the Kia Sorento and the PHEV.  Here are some details unique to each:

2023 Kia Sorento HEV 

LX

The LX is the entry-level trim and is well equipped.  In includes as standard equipment:

• Heated front seats;
• Heated leather upholstered steering wheel;
• Luxury pedals;
• An 8- inch touch screen;
• Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Bluetooth;
• A wireless cellphone charger.

EX

This trim adds, amongst other things:

• Lumbar support on the driver’s seat;
• A smart key with push-button start;
• Smart power tailgate;
• 19- inch alloy wheels;
• Roof rails;
• Synthetic leather upholstery. 

2023 Kia Sorento PHEV 

Amongst all of the features offered by the Kia Sorento PHEV, let’s mention the LED fog lights, and the PHEV EX+ and SX also add:

• A panoramic sunroof;
• Automatic power fold side mirrors;
• Heated seats in 2nd row;
• Multimedia interface with 10.25- inch screen and integrated navigation;
• Integral interior ambient lighting;
• Evolved smart cruise control. 

2023 Kia Sorento HEV & PHEV: Specs 

Now, what powertrain can you expect to find on the Kia Sorento? Here are the details and specs:

When it comes to the HEV models, you will have a 270 volt battery, while for the PHEV versions, the battery has 360 volts; both are lithium-ion polymer batteries. Let’s also mention that the towing capacity is identical for the Sorento HEV and PHEV, and reaches up to 2,000 pounds (907 kg).

Conclusion

Whether you are looking for a plug-in version of the Sorento or not, both models offer exceptional energy efficiency and fuel consumption numbers under the 7 liter mark, a full electric range of up to 51 kilometers for the Sorento PHEV and both are also loaded with safety technologies like:

• Hill start assist;
• Front, blind spot and rear cross traffic avoidance assist;
• Downhill brake control (DBC);
• Lane keep assist;
• A rear-view camera;
• Active driving assist. 

Should you wish to take it out for a spin or find out more about what it offers, come and visit us at your Kia Spinelli dealership. Here are all of the details for the Sorento HEV and PHEV, at a glance: