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Kia Announces 2024 Sorento Hybrid
Starting with a standard MSRP of $36,690, the 2024 Kia Sorento features a 1.6T gas direct injection I-4 engine, with a 44-kw motor delivering 227 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft of torque.

After receiving minor packaging enhancements last year along with the newly added SX-P trim, the 2024 Sorento Hybrid carries over into the new model year with minor changes to color and trim options.
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On Nov. 8, Kia announced the 2024 Sorento Hybrid three-row SUV. After receiving minor packaging enhancements last year along with the newly added SX-P trim, the 2024 Sorento Hybrid carries over into the new model year with minor changes to color and trim options.
MSRP:
EX FWD
$36,690
EX AWD
$38,990
SX-P
$42,490
This hybrid comes with a 1.6T gas direct injection I-4 engine, with a 44-kw motor delivering 227 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft of torque. Switching from front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) modes on the hybrid changes the fuel economy on the hybrid, with a combined EPA-est. MPG of 37 for the FWD and 34 for the AWD.
Highlighted Drive Assist Systems
These drive assist systems are standard on all trims:
Blind Spot Collision Assistance – Rear (BCA-R) w/parallel exit
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist – Junction Turning (FCA-JT) fusion type, car & pedestrian & cyclist
Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
High Beam Assist (HBA)
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control Curve (NSCC-C)
Parking Distance Warning – forward & reverse (PDW-R) w/off switch
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
Rear Occupant Alert – sensor type (ROA)
Safe Exit Assist (SEW)
Additional drive assist systems are available for higher trims.
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