It is worth noting the starting price takes into account the $1,175 destination charge and is applicable to the SX trim. A similarly equipped gas model with all-wheel drive is $5,000 more affordable, but once you factor in the PHEV’s available incentives, the electrified Sorento could end up cheaper.

Owners can save as much as $9,904 in discounts applicable to the plug-in model, meaning the price can drop to as low as $36,261, which is not too shabby for what you’re getting. Kia says the Sorento PHEV will do 32 miles in electric mode courtesy of its 13.8-kWh battery pack and will return 79 MPGe in the combined cycle. With the battery and gas tank full, the midsize SUV – which comes exclusively with AWD – will be able to cover 460 miles (740 kilometers). The PHEV setup combines a turbo 1.6-liter gasoline engine with an electric motor for a total output of 261 hp.

Bear in mind the electrified variant will only be sold in SX and SX-P trim levels and will have to do battle with the mechanically related Santa FE PHEV, available in the United States from a much lower $40,535 before incentives. The Hyundai has a similar electric range, but the level of equipment is different, which is why it’s best to compare the two before taking the plunge.

An official announcement from Kia regarding pricing for the 2022 Sorento PHEV will likely be made in the coming weeks. For a fully electric new Kia, the EV6 crossover riding on a dedicated platform will begin shipping to customers next January.

Source: Cars Direct

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The Sorento PHEV is targeting an impressive 79 MPGe combined rating and aims to provide a total range of 460 miles (740 kilometers) with a full gasoline tank and a completely charged battery. The maximum driving range is quite impressive given the sheer size and weight of the SUV, not to mention that it comes as standard with all-wheel drive.

At the heart of Kia’s latest electrified SUV is a turbocharged 1.6-liter gasoline engine working together with an electric motor providing an extra 66.9 kilowatts for a combined output of 261 horsepower. The Korean-built family hauler comes exclusively with a six-speed automatic transmission equipped with paddle shifters as standard equipment.

Aside from a charging port on the rear quarter panel, you can tell it’s the PHEV version thanks to the special badging at the back as well as 19-inch wheels. Inside, it gets three-row seating with second-row captain’s chairs as standard, wrapped in Syntex synthetic leather or optional perforated leather. Also at an additional cost, Kia can fit the Sorento PHEV with aluminum sport pedals.

While pricing details have not been disclosed, we do know the model is eligible for a $6,587 Federal Tax Credit, plus any applicable state incentives. Kia will sell the 2022 Sorento PHEV in SX and SX-P trim levels, with the latter benefitting from a fully digital 12.3-inch instrument cluster. The more expensive of the two versions also gets an electrochromic rearview mirror, turn signal-activated blind-spot monitoring in the driver’s display, and a four-camera Surround View Monitor system.

There are no fewer than 13 safety systems offered as standard across the range, including Highway Driving Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance. The AWD  system comes bundled with a center locking differential and selectable driving modes, including a dedicated Snow Mode.

Kia says it will have the Sorento PHEV on sale in North America from Q3 2021, with pricing to be announced closer to its market launch.

Source: Kia

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