2022 Kia Sorento plug-in hybrid rolls in with $46,165 starting price, It’s not the cheapest way to buy a Sorento, but it’s a really efficient SUV with a 79 MPGe combined rating.
Since its launch in late 2020 the fourth generation kia sorento mid-size suv with its modern rugged styling and thoughtful advanced technologies has quickly become the fastest selling sorrento kia has ever built with available torque on demand all-wheel drive a stronger and lighter structure and an available one-inch increase in ride height the three-row kia
Sorento delivers confidence-inspiring capability on a multitude of surfaces and terrains there’s a sorrento model for every kind of driving adventure from dusty trails to pristine pavement to sweeping curves through the countryside now the sorrento lineup is complete with the arrival of the 2022 sorrento phev the sorrento phev is america’s first mainstream
Turbo powered plug-in hybrid three-row suv and the electrified sorrento is one of the first new vehicles to stem from kia’s plan s strategy a transformational commitment to becoming a leader in mobility electrification connectivity and autonomy kia intends the sorrento to be a leader in an already competitive segment and that means sorrento phev debuts with
A long list of class-leading features and capabilities at the top of the list is sorrento’s cutting edge powertrain the new sorento phev features a 66.9 kilowatt electric motor powered by a 13.8 kilowatt hour battery pack these combine with a 1.6 liter turbo charged engine a six-speed automatic transmission and standard torque vectoring all-wheel drive
The result is a combined 261 horsepower coupled with an epa estimated miles per gallon equivalent of 79 mpge combined making this vehicle the most efficient sorrento ever and with an epa estimated all-electric range of 32 miles sorrento phev offers more gas free mileage than any other three-row plug-in hybrid suv with the average vehicle journey in the us
Being around five miles sorrento’s ev range means many owners will be able to commute to work gasoline-free while still having an epa estimated 460 miles of combined total range available for weekend journeys this combination of power range and capability is matched with outstanding interior accommodations sorrento delivers more passenger room and second
Row legroom than you’ll find in other plug-in hybrid suvs at any price sorento phev builds on the same sharp modern lines and high-tech details as it stablemates with specialized rear badging aggressive 19-inch wheels and a charge port in the rear quarter panel inside six passengers can enjoy spacious comfort in an upscale feature-rich cabin with standard
Three-row seating including second row captain’s chairs eight usb charge ports and an available 12 speaker premium bose sound system help keep everyone charged up and entertained owners will appreciate the driving confidence of an expansive suite of kia drivewise advanced to driver assistance systems including highway driving assist and rear cross traffic
Collision avoidance technology sorrento phev also comes with an array of advanced uvo connected features such as the large high resolution color touch screen display enhanced voice control and cloud-based route calculation that uses real-time maps weather and traffic info and remembers users favorite routes two new uvo features available for the first time
On any kia vehicle include on-demand find my car with surround view monitor and last mile navigation this feature uses sorrento’s cameras to capture images of its surroundings making your vehicle even easier to find through the kia access app and last mile navigation provides walking directions to the driver’s final destination if the vehicle is parked within
A range of 1.2 miles sorrento phev introduces impressive plug-in hybrid power efficiency and capability to an already exceptional mid-size suv and sets a new benchmark in the mid-size suv segment you
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2022 Kia Sorento (PHEV) – Interior, Exterior and Features | Review By Supercar TV
