The 2024 Kia Sorento has undergone significant upgrades, making it a highly anticipated release in the automotive industry. With a closer look at the vehicle, it's evident that Kia has focused on enhancing both the interior and exterior features, as well as incorporating advanced technology and safety elements. The pricing for the 2024 Kia Sorento is competitive, offering great value for the impressive array of improvements. Overall, the 2024 Kia Sorento presents itself as a strong contender in its class, promising an exceptional driving experience for consumers.
Kia has unveiled the facelifted 2024 Kia Sorento SUV, showcasing a range of enhancements and a refreshed aesthetic. With an impending arrival in the Australian market, the updated model boasts a host of new features and an updated price structure.
Pricing Updates
The 2024 Sorento will see a price increase across its range, reflecting the introduction of additional equipment and a revamped appearance. The base model, starting at $50,680 plus on-road costs, now commands a $3030 premium over its pre-facelift iteration. The nationwide drive-away pricing, commencing from $54,090, reflects a price hike of up to $3300.
The pricing adjustments extend across the Sorento S, Sport, Sport+, and GT-Line variants. The Sorento S and Sport have each experienced a $3030 increase before on-road costs (or $3300 drive-away), while the Sport+ and GT-Line have seen respective increments of $3380 and $3520 before on-roads (or up to $3600 and $3700 drive-away).
Exterior Enhancements
The 2024 Kia Sorento showcases a refreshed exterior with new T-shaped LED daytime-running lights, an updated grille, connected dual light clusters at the rear, and a redesigned lower bumper.
Interior Upgrades
The interior of the Sorento has undergone significant upgrades. The previous 10.25-inch infotainment screen has been replaced with a larger 12.3-inch display, now powered by Kia and Hyundai’s latest 'ccNC' software. Notably, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionalities are now available on top-of-the-range models. The flagship GT-Line features a striking 12.3-inch digital instrument display integrated into the continuous pane alongside the infotainment screen.
Additional interior enhancements across all grades include a shift-by-wire gear selector, paddle shifters, USB-C ports, and tyre pressure monitoring technology.
Powertrain Options
The 2024 Kia Sorento retains its two existing engine options: a 200kW/332Nm 3.5-litre V6 petrol paired with an eight-speed torque-converter automatic transmission for front-wheel drive, and a 148kW/440Nm 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel with all-wheel-drive and an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Future Additions
While the 1.6-litre petrol-hybrid variant is set to make a return, details regarding pricing and arrival timing are yet to be disclosed. However, it is anticipated that the plug-in hybrid variant will be discontinued.
Australian Pricing Overview
Below is an overview of the 2024 Kia Sorento Australian pricing:
- Sorento S petrol FWD – $50,680 plus on-road costs (up $3030) / $54,090 drive-away (up $3300)
- Sorento S diesel AWD – $53,680 +ORCs (up $3030) / $57,090 DA (up $3300)
- Sorento Sport petrol FWD – $53,300 +ORCs (up $3030) / $57,090 DA (up $3300)
- Sorento Sport diesel AWD – $56,300 +ORCs (up $3030) / $60,090 DA (up $3300)
- Sorento Sport+ petrol FWD – $58,230 +ORCs (up $3380) / $61,990 DA (up $3600)
- Sorento Sport+ diesel AWD – $61,230 +ORCs (up $3380) / $64,990 DA (up $3600)
- Sorento GT-Line petrol FWD – $65,590 +ORCs (up $3520) / $69,690 DA (up $3700)
- Sorento GT-Line diesel AWD – $68,590 +ORCs (up $3520) / $72,690 DA (up $3700)
Standard Features Highlights
Each trim level of the 2024 Kia Sorento offers an array of standard features. Here are some highlights:
Sorento S:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Three-cell LED headlights
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Adaptive cruise control
Sorento Sport:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Powered driver’s seat with two-way lumbar support
- Satellite navigation
Sorento Sport+:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Heated front seats and steering wheel
- 12-speaker Bose sound system
Sorento GT-Line:
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Panoramic sunroof
- Ventilated front seats
- Head-up display
Summary
The 2024 Kia Sorento's comprehensive upgrades and adjusted pricing structure reflect Kia's commitment to delivering a compelling SUV offering. With an array of new features and an updated aesthetic, the Sorento is poised to make a significant impact in the Australian market.
As the local deliveries of the 2024 Kia Sorento commence, anticipation builds for the arrival of the petrol-hybrid variant and the continued evolution of this popular SUV model. Stay tuned for further updates as Kia continues to elevate the driving experience with the latest Sorento iteration.
(This article is sourced from drive.com.au curated by Thetransporteronline24)
