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    2023 Kia Sorento

    The 2023 Kia Sorento is a large SUV. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $65,890 for the EX variant and topping out at $94,490 for the Premium variant.

    There are 2 variants of the Sorento available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-2021.

    The 2023 Sorento was offered with a 7 year, 150,000 km warranty.

    Engine options for the Kia Sorento include 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder turbo hybrid (169kW/350Nm) and 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder turbo hybrid (195kW/350Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic with manual mode transmission. Both front-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.

    Retail Price
    $65,890 - $94,490
    Transmission
    6-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    4x4 or Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded or Electric
    Body Types
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Powertrain Type
    HEV or Phev
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    Retail Price
    $65,890 - $94,490
    Transmission
    6-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    4x4 or Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded or Electric
    Body Types
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Powertrain Type
    HEV or Phev

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    2023 Kia Sorento

    Available Variants

    The Kia Sorento comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being EX and the most expensive being Premium.

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    Power to Weight
    82.48 - 93.53 kW/t
    60.28 kW/t
    111.54 kW/t
    Boot Space
    175 - 179 litres
    131 litres
    1,152 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    1.6 - 6.2 L/100km
    1.6 L/100km
    13.2 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    1,081 - 2,938 km
    607 km
    2,938 km
    Price
    $65,890 - $94,490
    $42,590
    $124,725
    Warranty (Years)
    7 years
    3 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    150,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    2 years
    4 years
    4 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,510 - 2,530 kg
    2,100 kg
    3,500 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,350 - 1,650 kg
    1,350 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    16.8°
    14.7°
    36.6°
    Departure Angle
    21.3°
    15.6°
    36.1°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    174 mm
    174 mm
    279 mm

    Battery & Charging

    Max. battery kilowatt hour
    1.5 - 13.8 kWh
    1.5 kWh
    13.8 kWh
    AC Charging (max kW)
    3.3 kW
    3.3 kW
    Vehicle Range (EV)
    57 km
    57 km
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    2023 Kia Sorento

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    LX+

    2024

    $62,990

    Urban

    2024

    $64,990

    EX

    2024

    $68,490

    Earth

    2024

    $71,990

    Deluxe

    2024

    $73,490

    Premium

    2024

    $80,990

    Water

    2024

    $86,990

    Year
    2024
    Engine Type
    2.2L Combustion
    1.6L HEV
    Fuel
    Diesel
    Unleaded
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Body Type
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Number of Doors
    5 Doors
    Drivetrain
    4x4
    Front
    Maximum Power
    148 kW
    169 kW

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    2023 Kia Sorento

    Dimensions

    4,810 mm
    1,900 mm
    1,700 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,810 mm
    Overall Width1,900 mm
    Overall Height1,700 mm
    Wheelbase2,815 mm
    Turning Circle11,600 mm
    Load Capacity525 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    2023 Kia Sorento

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Kia Sorento is the EX variant that starts from $65,890.

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    The most expensive Kia Sorento is the Premium variant that starts from $94,490.

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    The best towing capacity of a Kia Sorento is 1650 kg shared by all variants.

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    The largest Kia Sorento is the EX variant which measures 1900mm wide, 4810mm in length and sits 1700mm tall.

    All variants of the Kia Sorento have a maximum power of 195kW and 350nm of torque.

    The Kia Sorento is built in Korea and shipped to New Zealand.

    The heaviest Kia Sorento is the EX variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2530 kg.

    The Kia Sorento may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Electric.

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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