2023 Kia Sorento PHEV
After going green with the Sorento HEV, Kia Corp went further and turned the Sorento into a plug-in electric hybrid vehicle (PHEV), or plug-in hybrid. For 2023, the automaker decided a single trim was all that was needed. The SX-P, or SX-Prestige, comes fully equipped with an upscale interior, technology, and plenty of standard features.
66.9 kW
Electric Motor
1.6T
Avail. Engine Type
Kia Connect
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Performance
Style
Technology 
Performance
Powertrain
Powering the 2023 Kia Sorento PHEV is a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine paired with a 66.9 kw electric motor. Able to generate 261 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, this PHEV has an all-electric range of 32 miles before the gasoline engine takes over. When utilizing a Level-2 charger, the Sorento PHEV can fully charge its battery in 3.5 hours.
Engineering
The 2023 Kia Sorento PHEV has a six-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive (AWD) standard. This makes for great fuel economy. Going by MPGequivalent estimates, the Sorento PHEV SX-P can deliver 79 MPGe.
Style
Exterior Features
Lots of great standard features are included, such as heated mirrors, LED turn signals, a Smart Power tailgate, panoramic sunroof with power sunshade, retractable rear door sunshades, solar control class, rear privacy glass, sound-absorbing windshield glass, LED projector headlights, LED positioning lights, LED daytime running lights, LED fog lights, automatic headlights, LED taillights., and an auto rain-sensing windshield wiper. This plug-in hybrid rides on 19-inch alloy wheels.
Interior Features
Inside, consumers are greeted by a 12.3-inch digital instrument display and steering wheel-mounted audio controls. Other standard features include dual-zone automatic climate control, rear a/c vents, LED interior lighting, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, LED illuminated sun visors, leather upholstery, a 14-way power adjustable driver’s seat with 4-way lumbar support and a 2-way thigh extension, a 10-way power adjustable passenger’s seat with two-way lumbar adjustment, heated front and second-row seats, ventilated front seats, six-passenger seating with second-row captain’s chairs, split-folding second-row seats, one-touch sliding and folding second-row seats, second-row window sunshades, split-folding and reclining third-row seats. Wow, that’s a lot, and there’s more upscale features like a leather-wrapped and heated steering wheel and leather-wrapped gear shift knob.
Technology
Entertainment
The standard tech setup is Kia Connect with navigation on a 10.25-inch touchscreen display with SiriusXM satellite radio, Google Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth wireless tech with hands-free phone and audio streaming and voice recognition, and Homelink. A Bose premium audio system with 12-speakers is also included. For 2023, a 115-volt inverter that can charge household items, such as a laptop, was added to the 2023 Kia Sorento PHEV.
Safety Features and Warranty
The basic standard safety features include dual front advanced airbags, dual front seat-mounted side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, a rollover sensor, an anti-lock brake system, stability and traction control systems, a rear occupant alert system, LATCH child-seat ready anchors, and a rear camera display. Advanced automatic safety features include lane following assist, lane keeping assist, a driver attention warning system, forward collision avoidance assist with junction turning and junction assist, blind spot collision avoidance assist, rear cross traffic collision avoidance assist, safe exit assist, rear occupant alert, highway driving assist, navigation based smart cruise control with curve, parking collision avoidance for the rear, a blind view monitor, surround view monitor.
All Kia models are backed by an industry leading warranty. The 2023 Kia Sorento PHEV is backed by a 10-year or 100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty, a 5-year or 60,000-mile limited basic warranty, and a 5-year or 100,000-mile limited anti-perforation warranty.
