Verdict
A
← Kia Sorento · 2020-Present · MQ4
Kia Sorento MQ4
Headline trim: 1.6 T-GDi PHEV — 261 bhp combined, 0-62 in 8.7s.
BHP
261 bhp
0–60
8.7 s
Top speed
119 mph
MPG
147 mpg (US)
Used
$36,000-$66,000
Strengths
- Bold styling
- Cabin best Sorento yet
- PHEV makes BIK work for fleets
Weaknesses
- Touch-heavy controls
- 8DCT shudder on hybrid
- PHEV early battery faults
Notable tech
- N3 platform
- 2.2 CRDi diesel (early), 1.6 T-GDi HEV / PHEV
- 6AT / 8DCT / 6AT (PHEV)
- 13.8 kWh PHEV battery — ~35 miles EV
- 12.3-inch dual-display cabin
- Powered third row standard
Common issues
- 8DCT/6AT hybrid shudder
- PHEV cell faults early VIN
- Boot rattle early cars
- Lane-keep over-eager
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across MQ4's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
2.2 CRDi diesel
BHP199
Torque440 Nm
0–609.2 s
Top127 mph
MPG (US)33 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8DCT
1.6 T-GDi HEV
BHP226
Torque350 Nm
0–608.7 s
Top119 mph
MPG (US)33 mpg
DriveFWD / AWD
Gearbox6AT
1.6 T-GDi PHEV
BHP261
Torque350 Nm
0–608.7 s
Top119 mph
MPG (US)147 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6AT