By Ronald Ortega
08 Nov 2023, 1:39 PM EST
Kia has unveiled the 2024 Kia Sorento Hybridaddition to its line of electrified vehicles, where this three-row SUV appears with an elegant and resistant appearance along with outstanding fuel economy.
At the style level, the 2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid maintains its attractive and robust appearance, which has been a distinctive feature of the Sorento series. While there have been no drastic changes to the exterior design, the manufacturer has introduced some modifications regarding the range of colors and finishing options.
Precisely, one of them is the color “Gravity Blue,” which can now be combined with the new “Navy” interior color package. This package adds a touch of elegance to the vehicle’s interior with Navy-colored perforated leather, accented by a touch of blue on the steering wheel.
Besides, Kia has replaced the black headliner from previous versions of the interior color package with a gray headliner, adding sophistication to the car’s interior.
On the other hand, the vehicle also stands out for its efficient propulsion system, as this SUV is powered by a I-4 direct gas injection engine (GDI) 1.6T, coupled to a 44 kW electric motor drive and a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Together, this hybrid system produces a total power of 227 horsepower and 258 pound-feet torque.
When it comes to fuel economy, the Sorento Hybrid It is EPA-rated up to 39 miles per gallon in the city, 35 on the highway, and a combined average of 37 MPG in front-wheel drive (FWD) versions.
Also, Kia makes available to interested parties a model with fuel economy of 36 MPG in the city33 on the highway, and 34 MPG on average.
Equipment levels and prices
He 2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid It comes in three well-equipped trim levels: EX and SX-P. Below we detail the base prices (MSRP) of each tier, excluding the destination cost of $1,325:
- EX FWD: $36,690
- EX AWD: $38,990
- SX-P: $42,490
It’s important to note that MSRP excludes destination and handling, taxes, title, license fees, options and retailer charges, so final price may vary depending on configuration and location.
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