{"id":9839,"date":"2021-08-18T08:03:38","date_gmt":"2021-08-18T12:03:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evglobe.com\/?p=9839"},"modified":"2021-08-18T08:03:38","modified_gmt":"2021-08-18T12:03:38","slug":"2022-kia-sorento-phev-us-launch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evglobe.com\/2021\/08\/18\/2022-kia-sorento-phev-us-launch\/","title":{"rendered":"2022 Kia Sorento PHEV launched in the US with 32-mile electric range"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid has finally landed in the United States for the 2022 model year, promising the longest pure electric range than any other PHEV SUV. According to EPA’s website<\/a> as well as Kia’s own estimations, the vehicle has enough juice from its 13.8-kWh battery pack to last for 32 miles (51.5 kilometers) without sipping any gasoline.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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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\u2019s display, and a four-camera Surround View Monitor system.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0 system comes bundled with a center locking differential and selectable driving modes, including a dedicated Snow Mode.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Source: Kia<\/em><\/p>\n