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Kia will launch Sorento Hybrid in India by the end of the year, which is likely to have a 1.6-litre turbo engine, PMSM motor, premium interior and a 7-seater variant. This will be the company's first hybrid car in India. Brands like Maruti and Tata have already launched many hybrid models in India.
New Delhi. After expanding its electric vehicle product portfolio with Syros EV, Kia is now going to launch its first hybrid car in India, from which the company is expected to generate higher sales. The company is planning to launch its first hybrid car in the Indian market by the end of this year. Just as the company adopted a top-down approach with BEV, it may launch the Sorento Hybrid in India first. This vehicle belongs to the global D-segment, in which Hyundai had earlier sold Santa Fe. Sorento Hybrid is being sold in the international market since 2020 and its facelift version came in 2023.
'Refined Boldness' Theme
Built on the theme of 'Refined Boldness', the exterior of Kia Sorento Hybrid looks confident and mature, which exudes strength as well as elegance. It gets Kia EV9 inspired vertical headlights with star map DRLs, high bonnet, large radiator grille with 3D mesh pattern, 20-inch alloy wheels, high roof rails and star map graphics with vertical tail lamps, which give the vehicle a powerful look.
premium interior
Its premium interior matches the sophisticated character of the Kia Sorento Hybrid. It has a horizontal dashboard, which houses a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system on a curved panel. It also has two vertical and two horizontal air vents, and a dual-function capacitive touch screen for multimedia and climate settings. The three-spoke steering wheel with squarish center pad and wood grain/metal inserts in the dashboard and door trims are also design highlights. Kia offers Sorento Hybrid in 6 and seven seat variants in the international market and it is believed that at least the seven seat variant will come to India.
Engine, Power and Performance
It has a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine, which produces 132.4 kW (177 hp) power and 265 Nm torque. It is accompanied by a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) with 47.7 kW (64 hp) and 250 Nm torque, which runs on a 1.49 kWh battery pack. It has a 6-speed automatic transmission as standard, while an all-wheel drive system is optional. With a total of 176 kW (236 hp) power and 380 Nm torque, the Sorento Hybrid accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.8 seconds (2WD)/9.0 seconds (AWD). Its top speed is 196 km/h, while in electric mode it can go up to 120 km/h. According to Europe's WLTP, this hybrid SUV gives a mileage of 15.2 km/liter (2WD)/14.3 km/liter (AWD).