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William Stopford
2026 Kia Sorento price and specs
The Kia Sorento has gained new safety technology for 2026, though petrol-powered versions are being phased out.
8 Days Ago
All Kia Sorento News
James Wong
Kia Carnival and Sorento lose V6 due to new Australian emissions regulations
Stricter emissions regulations in 2026 have led Kia to drop V6 versions of the Carnival people mover and Sorento SUV.
23 Days Ago
Damion Smy
Kia Sorento hybrid expansion won’t spell diesel SUV doomsday
The Korean brand says its recent expansion of hybrid offerings won't come at the expense of diesel SUV models in its local lineup.
3 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Kia Sorento Hybrid and PHEV lineups expand with cheaper entry-level grades
Kia has expanded its Sorento Hybrid and PHEV lineups, bringing a $14,000 lower starting price and almost double the number of variants.
4 Months Ago
William Stopford
2026 Kia Sorento: Tech updates coming to Australia
Enhanced safety tech and new wheel and steering wheel designs mark the changes for the 2026 Kia Sorento, due here before the end of 2025.
7 Months Ago
James Wong
Kia Sorento: More hybrids and PHEVs coming to Australia
The popular Kia Sorento will offer more hybrid and PHEV variants later this year, as the brand prepares for incoming emissions regulations.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
Kia electrifies Australian Open fleet with hybrids, EVs
For the first time in 24 years Kia is bringing an entirely electrified fleet to the Australian Open, including a mix of EV and hybrid models.
1 Year Ago
Max Davies
Kia Sorento recalled
Kia is recalling 5978 examples of its Sorento large SUV due to a fault affecting its turn indicators and daytime running lights.
1 Year Ago
Josh Nevett
Top five large SUVs of 2024
Our expert review team has been busy driving dozens of new large SUVs this year. Here are the models that topped our ratings.
1 Year Ago
Jack Quick
Which PHEV under the FBT threshold should you buy?
The CarExpert editorial team shares what plug-in hybrid vehicle under the Fringe Benefits Tax threshold you should buy.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Kia recalls over 100,000 vehicles in Australia for fire risk
Kia is recalling over 100,000 vehicles across six model lines built between 2009 and 2018, as they pose a fire risk.
1 Year Ago
Jack Quick
What seven-seat SUV under $60k should you buy?
Have a growing family? The CarExpert team shares what they think the best seven-seat SUV under $60,000 currently is in Australia.
1 Year Ago
Max Davies
The 10 cheapest seven-seat SUVs in Australia
Need to move a lot of people on a budget? Here are the 10 cheapest seven-seat SUVs you can buy in Australia.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
Kia is fixing this annoying safety feature
Kia Australia is rolling out a shortcut to turn off annoying audible speed limit alerts, starting with the EV9 and Sorento SUVs.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
2025 Kia Sorento PHEV price rises, scores cleaner plug-in system
The facelifted Kia Sorento PHEV has finally arrived, priced from $84,660 before on-roads. It's cleaner than before, but can't tow as much.
1 Year Ago
Josh Nevett
The large SUVs with the greatest towing capacity in Australia
Towing is a staple of the Australian lifestyle, and large SUVs are the go-to hauling tool for many weekend warriors.
1 Year Ago
