![]() Our 2022 Kia Sorento Had Its Transmission ReplacedĪlthough the Kia Sorento won't move mountains, its marginal towing capacity could prove helpful in some situations.Tested: Kia Sorento Satisfies High Expectations.The all-wheel-drive Sorento plug-in hybrid features the same engine and transmission as the lesser hybrid, but in this application, the powertrain makes a combined 261 horsepower courtesy of a more powerful electric motor. The eco-friendly Sorento hybrid features a turbo 1.6-liter four-cylinder gas engine and an electric motor that work together to generate 227 horsepower. The same model delivered poised handling, a nicely isolated ride, and firm brake-pedal feedback. We drove a top-of-the-line SX trim with the turbo four and appreciated its noticeable thrust, but we wish the powertrain felt more responsive off the line. Both pair with an eight-speed automatic transmission and the hybrid model uses a six-speed automatic. A 191-hp 2.5-liter inline-four-cylinder engine is standard and a 281-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder is available too. The Sorento has a wide selection of engine options and is available with front- or all-wheel drive. It also has nicer amenities than the trims below it, including leatherette upholstery, heated front seats, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, remote start, and snazzier styling such as 17-inch wheels and black exterior accents. It's pricier than the base Sorento, but it comes standard with the turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder hybrid powertrain that's more powerful than the base nonhybrid offering. The PHEV SX-Prestige has all the fixings, including retractable rear-door sunshades, a 115-volt inverter, and an estimated 32 miles of electric driving range. ![]() For 2023, the Sorento PHEV comes strictly in SX-Prestige trim. The Hybrid EX gets a little love too, with an eight-way power front-passenger seat and a frameless rearview mirror. Kia has discontinued the Sorento Hybrid S base model and added a fully loaded Hybrid SX-P trim with standard all-wheel drive, 17-inch wheels, leather seating, and captain's chairs for the second row. The mid-range EX trim gets an eight-way power-adjustable passenger's seat and a frameless rearview mirror the upscale SX now comes with a 12.3-inch digital gauge display, power-folding exterior mirrors, and rain-sensing windshield wipers. All models now come standard with blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert while the S trim now comes with a wireless smartphone charging pad. The Sorento pulls into 2023 without any major changes to its massive lineup. 9 Kia Sorento STARTING AT: $31,415 What's New for 2023?
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