2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid consumer reviews

We have only had our 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid for a little over 2 weeks, but we have taken it on a road trip and now have over 2000 miles on it. Not disappointed at all. Yes, if you cruise at 80mph on the freeway, you will not get 33mpg. But if you keep it at 70 to 74, you will be close. The gas engine by itself does not get 33mpg, but the hybrid puts about 2 miles worth of electricity into the battery for every 10 or 15 miles that you drive, so the mileage averages out pretty good. My wife commutes 28 miles round-trip to work, and can drive all week without the gas engine even coming on. The paddle shifters are awesome; in sport mode they change gears, in all other modes they act to increase braking regeneration and slow the car down without using the brake pedal. The SUV is quiet, smooth, and comfortable. It looks great and charges in 3:40h on my home Level 2 charger. Yeah, it is more expensive than I thought any Kia would ever be, but compared to the competition it is priced about right. NOTE; The closest competition is really the Toyota Highlander, or the Grand Highlander. The 3rd row seats and size of the Kia make the Hond CRV and the Toyota RAV4 look small in comparison.

Previously owned a sorento hybrid in lease, so went back to the same dealer as my lease was about to end and I ended up getting phev. This is based on my experience, Cons 1. Expensive car to drive, previous hybrid was 35500, this is 51000 only for the tag phev. 2. Tank capacity is 12.4 which is atleast 5gallon less than hybrid car. 3. Battery is 14 kwh which is advertised to give 31 miles takes 3.30 hrs to charge, does not live upto expectations. Expect your electricity usage to be more by 14 kWh every time you charge. 4. Fuel mpg is advertised as 33 , but it’s close to 29 ish. 5. Extremely loud sensors while reversing or while parking closer to objects. Pros Feel good car, it’s big and my kids enjoy the captains chair. The trim levels are good. Safety features are good, as there are ton of alerts. Huge display. Wireless android and CarPlay. Kia access app is useful. Verdict: I am more of a mileage guy, and this expensive car doesn’t live upto my expectations. Ev part is not digestible.