2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid, so we've included reviews for other years of the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid since its last redesign.
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Blue Magic, 01/04/2022
2022 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid SX Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
21 of 22 people found this review helpful
I've only had it 10 days and I'm lovin" it! I went 36 miles in EV mode! it has more than enough power. A lot of bells and whistles like the panoramic roof, heated and cooling seats, etc. I got the Gravity Blue (Dark blue with flakes in the paint) which comes with a gray leather interior, I managed a nice 43mpg on the highway and was amazed as it stayed centered in the lane, even as the road curved. Handles great and is the quietest car I've ever owned. So far nothing to dislike, just some things I saw in the plugin Santa Fe, like window shades in the 2nd row, rain-sensing wipers. It comes with a 3.3KW charger but since this is the top one it should have a least a 6.6KW charger like the RAV4 prime and an 18KW battery instead of a 13KW, which would match the RAV4, but you can't get everything, oh well. This model is just as scarce as the RAV4 prime and believe me, if you search you can get one without the 5-10K over MSRP that a lot are asking which means that eats up all of the tax-saving the Government allows, sad. I drove 100miles to get one without the mark-up. Good luck finding one, scarce as hens teeth right now, LOL
Kia Sorento PHEV - uses gas and electricity
Norris Adams, 08/02/2022
updated 02/03/2025
2022 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid SX 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
This is the best of the fossil fuel and electric worlds. It uses regular gas, regenerates batteries while driving, and plugs in to household current. I am quite pleased with this vehicle. It is easy to drive and incorporates many safety features. I am a “full sized” male and I can sit in it comfortably. It also has a great deal of space for hauling whatever you want. It is a good looking vehicle. The warranty is the best I ever had. As of this writing, I drove it 255 miles and still have 80% of the initial 12 gallon tank of gas left. I did charge it overnight a couple times but this indicates to me, I will be saving a great deal on my gas bill. I also don’t have to worry about a low battery because it runs on gas and it regenerates while driving and it switches modes automatically. The car has all wheel drive which I would not do without. It’s a nice vehicle.
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Outstanding new PHEV
Kia_is_fantastic, 11/28/2021
updated 11/29/2022
2022 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid SX Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
24 of 27 people found this review helpful
Although it isn’t perfect, this is possibly the most versatile PHEV at any price range - lots of room, a third row of seats, decent cargo room with third row seats down, good power, great ride and handling, and very useful tech. Some drawbacks are too much piano black plastic in high traffic areas, very little cargo space behind third row, compromised towing capacity, and heavy reliance on touch screen and capacitive buttons. At its core, the Sorento PHEV is the Swiss Army knife that will suit most families’ needs. Just like a Swiss Army knife, it may not do one particular thing better than a specialized vehicle (e.g., minivans or off road capable SUVs), but it can carry 6 people in decent comfort and and quiet for not an unreasonable amount of money. Only thing is getting one at a decent price at a dealership. I was fortunate to snatch one up before the initial round of inventories disappeared. 1-year update: All the pros and cons I’ve stated hold true after over 11k miles. One thing that gets a little annoying is the hesitation when transitioning from a stop to acceleration. There are also times when I want to slow down to a crawl but not fully stop (e.g. parking in my driveway) and it stops on its own instead of creeping. I have to think it’s some software that can fix this but there isn’t a TSB issued. Some reviewers in the media have also noted the hesitation and odd stopping issue so I know it’s not just my car. Other than that, the car has been mostly trouble free and still works well as a family vehicle.
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Almost Perfect PHEV in Mid SUV Segment
Vishal, 11/28/2022
2023 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid SX Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have owned Prius, Gas Camary, Audi SQ5, Audi Q7 & now onto KIA 2023 Sorrento PHEV. I came out of Q7 Prestige V6 due to terrible Gas mileage & my personal need to downsize for a moment. Hence, I took the opportunity of this market providing a premium for my used Audi car. It's been a few weeks, Since I drove Kia Sorrento 2023, so it would be a very early or Initial review. My feedback would evolve so. I love the car so far. Luckily most of my daily travel fits within 30 miles, which leaves the gas tank unutilized. The car is easily charged with provided Level 1 charger with a usual AC outlet in the garage overnight. The key reason to buy PHEV is to have a reliable car that can deliver long distances without searching for Charging Stations in Mid West. It does use the Gas engine to warm up the car or because of AC being in heat mode, but that is minimal. Put together, I am happy coming out of Gas guzzlers. My next car may be a luxury EV, but this car serves the workhorse that my family needs & dependable. On the utility side, It is perfect for a family of 3-4 people as my 3rd-row seat remains folded most of the time, offering me similar cargo space as I used to have in Audi Q7. Occasionally one additional person with some luggage to pick up and drop to the airport car is still workable. But beyond that, you may need a second car. For just hauling people it will fit comfortably 4 adults and 2 teens up to 5.7 ' in height. Lengthwise this car is best as it borders to 190 Inches long which is another reason I bought it when compared to Rav 4 Prime. Sorrento PHEV 2023 comes with default the highest trim, so you get most of the security and assistance as standard features. Like lane assistant and adaptive cruise. You may compare it to Tesla without Auto Pilot. Safety ratings are yet not available for the 2023 model but nothing much changed from 2022 which is best in its class. On the luxury side, you can't compare it to Audi but it does punch above its grade which keeps you satisfied if not pampered like luxury cars. I like its panoramic roof, which is the delight of younger kids and gives a roomy feeling. The seats are leather, and the steering & seats are heated. A few things to add to this car that will make it the best in my view are for ex., - No HUD is the top and the only available trim for PHEV. - Apps and dashboard UI anesthetics can be better but then I compare it with Audi Infotainment. -- The app should let the owner know how much charge is left or charging remaining in App. - The Cargo entry floor's initial liner can be steel rather than plastic so that it withstands cargo and occasional trips to home depot. - They should also add soft auto close for doors. It's a safety and comfort feature. - It is not a deal breaker, but Battery should be up to 40-50 miles range like Rav 4 prime or the new Mitsubishi outlander. Once all these are taken care this will become an undefeated car in its segment, at least for me. Now finding this car near MSRP is nearly impossible in late 2022. Though with CarGuru's search for new inventory, I did manage to find a dealer South Shore Kia who was willing to sell at 52,000 which is a premium of 3 digits Vs most of the dealers are asking in the range of 3K to 10K. Kia should manage this with their dealers as it is damaging their brand value. Imagine just a 2 thousand Dollars Kia increase in base price they may be able to offer all the above feedback & more. Also, this PHEV is not available in all states hence I need to purchase this from NY while I am based out of Ohio. I have experience buying out of state, therefore, was able to negotiate and get it delivered but most buyers will stick to what is available locally. Last regret which may be a deal breaker for few that it lost its Federal Credit because it is not made in the USA. But then there are very few which are made and nothing in this class. Kia should think about how to make this car more economical with all those features I know it sounds contradictory but think, the BMW X5 PHEV is available with this credit & if the PHEV is available in X3 then Kia is blown out of the competition with federal credit as the value will start making sense.
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Beware / Faulty Hybrid Battery System
Brian, 12/09/2021
2022 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid SX 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
37 of 43 people found this review helpful
I just purchased this car and within a week received multiple error messages -- "Battery Management System" and "Hybrid System" notifications. I took it to the local dealer who said it looks like the hybrid battery requires replacement (one cell showing no power) however nothing can be done in terms of servicing until the dealer hears more from Kia corporate. Since this is the first year that Kia has made the Sorento PHEV I'm worried that they haven't figured out all the kinks and now I'm stuck without a car as they figure it out. We've never owned a Kia before but had heard great thinks about performance and reliability. My advice would be to wait to see if this hybrid battery issue has a broader reach beyond my one-off issue because it is not fun to pay almost $50K for a car that breaks down in the first week!!
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A computer on wheels
Bigglesworth, 09/09/2024
2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid SX Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
We've been mostly Honda owners and currently own a 2019 Accord. After looking at 3-row hybrids and plug-ins, we narrowed it down to a Grand Highlander, Volvo XC 90 plug in and a Kia Sorento PHEV Prestige. The Highlander was nice but a little boring on the inside and out, and with the recall, hard to find. The Volvo is very nice but the third row is very tight and at 80k a bit too rich for my taste. Then I tried the Kia, which started out being third on our list, and boy was I surprised! The interior is much roomier than I was expecting, the features list is long and it drives incredibly well. The dash is like a glass cockpit that's all digital with touch screens. The standard safety features are best in class. And the styling is edgy and much more bold than the Toyota or Volvo (the Volvo is like classic Chanel while the Kia seemed more Jason Wu). The clincher was that for the money, the Kia offered tremendous value. After several weeks of ownership, my only complaints are the radio/hvac controls are too sensitive and I often accidentally push the buttons while reaching for the volume knob. The ride while smooth is definitely on the firm side. The garage buttons don't work when the car is off. But other than that, I'm starting to think that Kia has not only caught up with the rest like Toyota but surpassed it. In the first two weeks of ownership with 700 miles of driving, I only filled up the tank once. I haven't seen a lot of 2024 or 2025 Sorentos on the road but this may be the smartest choice out there.
Sorrento suddenly died beware
Douglas v., 08/30/2022
2022 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid SX 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Beware, bought a 2022 kia sorento phev. Suddenly died 6 month after purchase. The worst part is customer service is terrible. Towed to a dealership and has been there for days. Customer service not answering
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SOOO Much Savings!
AJK, 03/31/2022
2022 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid SX Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
The PHEV Sorento is one of the best vehicles we have ever owned. It has all the bells and whistles and gets more then 100 MPG equivalent. We only fill up the 11 gallons needed about once a month. It is incredible!
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Better than Others
Dan, 04/24/2024
2022 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid SX 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car doesn't get enough good praises. Bought this used with 25k miles. We've had 3 PHEVs and this one is the most well-rounded PHEV. We had the Chrysler Pacifica PHEV, BMW X3 PHEV, and Audi Q5 PHEV. All are good but all lack in certain areas. Pacifica was great for the family. 30+ mile range on electric but had problems. BMW and Audi are good but mainly focus on speed and not range. Only ~20 mile range which is not that much. The Sorento consistently gives us 30+ miles range. It does everything right. It's not the fastest SUV, but it's quicker than the Pacifica. Our family is finally shrinking so we can deal with the smaller space. The back seat is usable for short occasions with minimal luggage. Without charging the Sorento will average ~28 mpg on the highway fully loaded. That's pretty good. What's not so good is the size of the gas tank.... The most I've ever put in was 10 gallons. With no charge you can only go around 300 miles. With a charge you can go much further. Overall, this car is worth every penny. Wish Kia made the Telluride a PHEV!!
Best vehicle I've ever been in
Dr Technology Man, 01/17/2023
2022 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid SX Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We were mainly considering a Lexus RX450h hybrid, among a handful of other luxury SUVs, before considering the Sorento, and we are extremely happy we went with the Kia. We live in an area where we never run out of battery in full EV mode, which is a huge gas savings. For vacation we were able to get about 31 mpg without trying to get good gas mileage which was awesome. And the features are great, even coming from a fully loaded 2019 Accord it impresses. The folding side mirrors and electronic hatch are more useful than we expected. The ventilated seats are strong and the heated seats and steering wheel are so nice when you need them. And the best part is probably the feature that keeps the car in the middle of the lane. It's almost like the car is driving itself. When I drove with it off when it was windy, it was such a pain, but enabling that feature makes driving in the wind almost effortless. It's not perfect but it works way better than I ever expected it to work, and it makes road trips much less fatiguing overall. The ride is also very good, pretty much on par with the RX450h. Great car for road trips!!
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Still love the car after 18 months
CA Kia Owner, 02/21/2023
2022 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid SX 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We've had the 2022 SX model for 18 months and we love it. The gas mileage is great and it handles fantastic in the snow when we've taken it to the mountains. The inside has lots of seating room and is very comfortable. The safety features are above and beyond other car brands (even more luxury brands).
Great EV mile range / Poor gas range
Hyunjae Jeon, 06/15/2023
2022 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid SX Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I drove about 20k miles and I had a great experience so far. Electric only range is rated 31miles but it often gets near 40miles from full charge in ideal temperature (70-90 F). In cold weathers (20-40F), it can drop to about 27miles but it is sufficient enough to get around town for chores. A couple things I want is the heatpump so that the car can blow hot air without starting the engine and self-charging capability since this car’s hybrid mode only conserves current battery charge level. Other issues I am finding are related to electronics. The wired apple carplay often lags pretty badly and making the map function completely useless. I missed an exit or missed a turn many times due to the issue. Another issue is related to the electric child lock. I owned it for about an year and already the electric child lock is dead on the passenger side door. Other than those issues, this car drives solid. Electric motor is potent enough to push the car and get up to 60mph similar to other cars on the road. Suspension is pretty hard but it is not too harsh and gives more stable feeling. I paid for no gas in town thanks to the great EV range and it saved me a lot of money. I highly suggest considering the Kia Sorento PHEV
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40,000 mile review
Jeff, 01/23/2025
2022 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid SX Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Owned since December 2021. Overall a very good vehicle. The car gets 31 miles on battery and averages 62 mph over the 40,000 miles. Used 640 gallons of gas over 40,000 miles. This includes several long distance drives. Average comfort in the front seats, a little on the firm side (compared to the Volvo). 360 degree cameras are a plus. AC is above average unless stopped or driving in slow traffic. Works better at 30 mph or faster. Put on Michelin Cross Climate 3 peak all season tires and handles very well in the snow. PRO: 1) Seamless transition between EV and ICE. 2) Excellent acceleration for passing on the freeway. Quickly goes from 65 to 90. 3) Better than average drive assist system. 4) Excellent mileage if mostly driving in town. CON: 1) No standard garage door remote on the rear view mirror on top trim. Every other car I’ve had in the last 15 years had one. (Ford, Subaru, Volvo). 2) Navigation is subpar especially compared to Apple CarPlay. 3) No 3rd party oil change places carry engine and cabin filters. 4) Local dealer service department is unimpressive. 5) Slower charging with Level 2 charger than other Kia models of the same year. 6) Really annoying auto shifting the vent system from cabin recycle to outside. 20 degree weather and it arbitrarily shifts to outside and a blast of cold air comes into the car. Have to manually reset to cabin as often as every 5-10 minutes.
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Impressive Economical Agile Versatile SUV
paulaker, 02/27/2024
updated 08/29/2024
2023 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid SX Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I am so impressed by our 2023 Sorento EX PHEV. As has been common experience, we waited 15 months for it (2022-3), but it has been worth it. The PHEV feature has been outstanding for us. This review was written at about 3,000 miles, we have now been 19,000 (Aug 2024) miles, but virtually all comments stand. We get about 70 km (43.5 miles) EV range in town, 60 km on moderate speed roads, and about 50 km at fast highway speeds (110 km/hr). The 70 km range in town essentially enables all our mostly town and local driving to be electric. Recharging from about 15% to 85% takes about 2hr 45 mins, with our level 2 charger limited to 16 amps, so as not to overload our house 100 amp hydro service, and also enables use of a long (65 ft) charging cable without much voltage loss. We find this charging time conveniently quick in practice. When away from home, we switched to charging from low 14% to high 99%, for better charging economics, and range. We have done 29,000 km from new, and our average gas consumption (total fuel divided by total mileage) has been 3.9 liters per 100 km (60 mi/usg). On longer fast hwy trips, Sorento operates mostly in hybrid mode, when I seem to get about 7.0L/100 km (33.6 m/usg). The electric traction motor operates through the transmission, which means tremendous initial torque and flexibility - I really like this. We find no difficulty in pulling a heavy trailer in purely electric mode, although hybrid mode is always ready on standby, for long hills or for longer distances. I really like the responsiveness and good feel of the Sorento's electric driving, which was an unexpected surprise. Turning to other vehicle characteristics, we love the road handling. Sorento feels very direct and responsive, with excellent steering feel and accuracy of trajectory, and it drives like a much smaller car, whilst retaining the good ride of a midsize. Space inside is very good, as expected, and back seat leg room generous. The controls and settings, although very numerous as with all modern vehicles, are probably about as conveniently accessible as is possible. Their design layout has been carefully thought out. The standard stereo system is really excellent - and I used to be a HiFi nut! I mostly listen to classical music on Sirius. Safety features abound. The ones I most appreciate are 1. Blind spot monitoring, 2. Warning of crossing vehicle or pedestrian at rear - great for backing blind out of parking spots. 3. Rear view camera. Exterior paint is a dark mineral blue (like it) with a black interior. I had no choice on the black interior - it looks smart, but it shows every scuff mark, and heats excessively in the sun. The exterior styling I find attractive and distinctive. We travel long distances in winter, when an all electric vehicle would involve too much uncertainty and delays. However, in hybrid mode we have the benefit of more available gas energy delivered efficiently in hybrid mode. But, for most of the year, we can fully exploit the great benefits of the electric PHEV system. So what are the Cons? 1. Black interior with no other option (when I ordered) 2. Two individual back seats - I would have liked a bench seat option. 3. The driver’s seat could do with another couple of inches of rear travel 4. In Drive "D" the selected gear is not displayed on dash, except too briefly. This is particularly irritating during engine break in. 5. No tachometer – Optional display of the engine rpm could so easily have been included at zero cost to Kia – I miss it. 6. I find the foot throttle too light, which is more tiring to the top of the foot than necessary. Cruise control helps to provide relief to the right foot on long journeys. 7. When switching from Reverse to Forward, it is essential to brake firmly, then check on dash that right drive direction has been selected. If too light on the brake, transmission does not shift, which can be bad - I got caught out a few times! 8. Ride is compliant, but road noise isolation is worse than average. So, a few cons - inevitably, but none of them close to a deal breaker. CONCLUSION: this is an excellently designed and built vehicle (zero faults in first 12 months), which comes close to the ideal, midsize, environmentally friendly SUV - very impressive in my opinion.
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Battery problem
Sorentoman, 02/16/2025
2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid SX Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Got sorento sx phev a few months ago baterry started to go down to 5% when in hev mode. Turned on heater and anything else I could put on to charge the battery up. Went up to 13% then switched back to using battery till 8% and so on. This was on highway for 3 hours. In the beginning would go down to 15% before charging . Took it to dealer who said do not understand and return car to me. Have had 7 sorento never had problems this one dislike it. Paint on outside mirror chipping off. Have had recall on engine fire if have front engine collision. Not bad for 3 months.
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Dangerous PHEV failures
Dave, 12/13/2023
2022 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid SX Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
My 2022 Sorento PHEV has now failed 4 times. The failure is that the engine doesn't start while driving when the EV battery charge becomes too low to run the vehicle. Each time it happened was very dangerous. Once was in 4 lanes of dense NYC traffic, another was in a remote rural area and the other two times were at highway speeds on 3 and 4 lane NYC highways. My dealer found no fault codes, said they've never heard of this problem before and told me there is nothing they can do. The KIA warranty is a big reason why I purchased this Sorento but that warranty hasn't been worth a plug nickle thus far. I heavily advise against buying this very expensive, dangerous and unreliable vehicle.
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Love my new PHEV!
Lisa, 06/01/2022
2022 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid SX 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
All expectations satisfied. Quiet, smooth handling, comfortable interior, excellent gas mileage.
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KIA Mess
Vicitumized Pittsburgher, 03/19/2023
2022 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid SX Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Car looks very good & gets great gas mileage. It's loaded w/ extremely Hi Tech options, many of which are too difficult to master & are dangerious at times... supplied manuals are difficult to digest & KIA support is absent. KIA's Customer Care/Support focuses mainly on window dressing like evasion of true customer support. I've had the car for going on 10 months & due to my 2nd potentially deadly KIA ReCall I've not been able to use the car for going on 6 months. KIA has no Recall resolution available for the car catching fire, even in your garage, due to a faulty Factory installed Trailer Towing pkg,
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Dismal highway fuel economy for a PHEV
Nelly, 12/06/2021
2022 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid SX Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
I love how the car looks, all the safety tech, and interior comforts. Due to availability issues I bought the car out of state. I used cruise control in Eco mode the entire way home and even fully charged the battery at my hotel. During my trip, I averaged 29.1 mpg which was way less than I expected even without a charged battery. To make it all the more painful, my check engine light came on just under 800 miles. My suggestion would be to save yourself the money and just buy the normal hybrid.
Amazing technology and gas mileage!
Blaine Bell, 12/04/2021
2022 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid SX Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
6 of 17 people found this review helpful
Absolutely love my new Kia Sorrento Plug-in Hybrid!
After a year, still lovin' it!
Sandra B, 03/31/2023
2022 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid SX Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV SX Prestige in March 2022. Took a while to find one, and had to pay $1000 over sticker, but that was the norm for a new car last year. I "was" driving a Honda Clarity PHEV so I knew a PHEV was a must for me, and I now I'm fairly comfortable with the minor differences from a gas vehicle. But I needed a 3rd row because I'm hauling around my grandkids to and from places all day long. My choices were a Volvo XC90, Lincoln Aviator, or this. This vehicle by far was the obvious choice. Pricewise, it blew the others out of the water. Also, all features are standard, including leather seats and ventilated front seats, which are a MUST for me. It's roomy enough for everything I need, but not oversized where I have trouble getting it in the garage. I'm at 13,500 miles and not an issue, yet. Not recall because I don't have the tow package. The gas mileage is amazing and I literally fill the 9 gallon tank up once every 6-7 weeks, because I'm doing short trips all day (no more that 35 miles) so I'm able to drive all electric most of time and recharge between trips. One difference from the Clarity.... I could force the clarity to stay in EV mode 99% of the time no matter what electric consuming features I was using, but the Sorento will automatically go the HEV mode if you have the heated seats and steering wheel on and the heat turned up. It's a battery saving feature and it really does make sense, so not such a bad thing. And that feature makes sure the engine gets used more often which will keep it in better shape in the long run. The only complaint I have about performance - there a glitch in the acceleration (probably a safety feature) where if you are stopped on a steep downhill, like at a stopsign, and you go to pull out onto a level surface, there's like a 2 second delay in the accelleration - not a huge deal, but if youre trying to get out in front of oncoming traffic quickly, it really gives you a scare when it doesn't move right away. I AM able to override this by putting the car in sport mode (which reduces your gas mileage), but who has time to think about that. I just have gotten used to knowing it's not gonna accelerate quickly in that situation and I am more careful.
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Love it BUT....
Rick H, 03/31/2023
2022 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid SX Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Purchased 2022 PEHV Prestige in July. Have been extremely happy with it. Have driven it twice to Arizona and back. Both dealers in MO and AZ do not have fix for Fire recall. Now the battery is totally dead and if I try to charge the battery the car goes nuts with high pitched squeal and flashing lights. Not sure AI trust it will be a long term member of this family.
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Epic Vehicle
Matt, 02/17/2024
2022 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid SX 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
If I just use it for my morning commute it gets a steady 999 miles per gallon. No joke. Just drive lesson that 32 miles a day, and plug it in. Nothing to complain about! On longer trips I use in all electric mode for city driving and then force it into HEV for the highway. I consistently get 60mpg when doing it this way. The only thing to complain about here is that it isn't a minivan. If you use the third row, no, you don't get any meaningful storage in the back. Other than that, nothing here Tom complain about. Epic.
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Wow super suv
Rick. Paradise Valley Arizona , 05/23/2023
2023 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid SX Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We already have an electric auto and love not buying gas and all the other positives of an EV. We like to travel and go to areas that don’t really have the infrastructure to charge an EV so we traded our gas suv for the plug in hybrid luxury Kia Sorrento. This suv is just as luxurious as our trade in Lexus 350 F sport ( top of the line) and gets ridiculous high mpg so far. It gets 32 miles on pure battery which is enough on most days not to use fuel. So far we have 585 miles on the car and have used less than one gallon of gas that was provided buy our dealer . We charge during off peak hours at 6 cents/ KW. Very inexpensive. The car has tremendous safety equipment, rides great, fully luxury amenities like cooled seats, etc. Highly recommend!
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32 + miles of all electric range in a 3 row SUV
Ted, 01/01/2023
2022 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid SX Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
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Both comfy and dare I say (almost luxurious - in SX Prestige trim); very pleased after first year of ownership of Sorento PHEV, fuel savings are excellent!! (And no range anxiety!)
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Great car
Laura Lavit, 07/26/2024
2022 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid SX Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
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Used on Mountain, great in winter. Had many long car rides, and it was very comfortable And has great space
Bought new 2025 Sorento PHEV, love it.
trooplewis, 05/06/2025
2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid SX Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
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We bought the PHEV SX-Prestige version on a Sunday and Friday we took it on a 1500 mile road trip from San Diego to Santa Cruz. It ran perfect, no issues at all, and it was a joy to drive. The Highway Assist 2 is amazing, it tracks the SUV in the dead center of the lane. Other than road trips, we never have to put gas in it since my wife's commute to work is 25 miles roundtrip and it can run on battery power for 31 miles. I had a Level 2 charger in my garage already, and the Sorento lets me schedule charging for midnight to 6am when rates are cheapest. The only complaints I might have about it are trivial. I miss having a sunglasses holder in the overhead console, and it would be nice if there was some under-floor storage. The Highway driving Assist is nice, but it tends to make short, sharp corrections on long sweeping curves rather than mild smooth steering corrections. Still a great system, it just does not look far enough ahead. Overall ownership so far has been great. If I could afford another one I would replace my Sonata with it!
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fabulous car!
Stash, 02/06/2022
2022 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid SX Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
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south Korean Audi!!!