Kia Sorento now in turbo hybrid

The new Kia Sorento Turbo Hybrid, now powered by a cutting-edge hybrid powertrain for the first time in its 23-year global history, was unveiled last week at the Greenbelt 2 Activity Center in Makati City. It offers a perfect blend of eco-conscious driving, astounding fuel efficiency, robust all-wheel drive performance, and modern luxury.

“ACMobility is proud to support Kia’s electrification movement with the launch of the new Kia Sorento Turbo Hybrid. As part of Kia’s electrification initiative, today’s launch complements the brand’s electric vehicle offerings. And with the bolstered expansion of our EV charging network, we are ensuring Filipino families have the infrastructure they need for a seamless and eco-friendly driving experience. This launch is a key step forward in promoting fuel efficiency, performance, and sustainability, all reaffirming our shared commitment to a greener, electrified future,” said Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala, the CEO of ACMobility who took off the wrap of the new Kia Sorento.

At the heart of the new Kia Sorento Turbo Hybrid is a 1.6-liter turbocharged Smartstream Gasoline Direct Injection engine paired with an electric motor and a lithium-ion traction battery. This intelligent hybrid powertrain generates a combined output of 235 PS and 367 Nm of torque, ensuring efficient, smooth acceleration and dynamic power distribution through a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Available in front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) variants, the Sorento Turbo Hybrid comes equipped with selectable drive modes—Eco, Sport, and Smart—as well as three terrain-specific options—Snow, Mud, and Sand, to maximize traction over various driving surfaces. This versatility, combined with Kia’s innovative Electrification Vehicle Motion Control (E-VMC) system, guarantees a comfortable, responsive, and adaptable driving experience.

The new Kia Sorento Turbo Hybrid is available in three variants — EX Turbo Hybrid FWD at P2,188,000; mid-trim EX+ Turbo Hybrid FWD at P2,588,000; and the range-topping SX Turbo Hybrid AWD at P2,888,000. It also comes in four stylish colors: Volcanic Sand Brown, Aurora Black Pearl, Silky Silver, and Snow White Pearl. Kia Philippines also offers a comprehensive warranty package for the new Kia Sorento Turbo Hybrid – 5 years or 160,000 km for the vehicle,  5 years or 160,000 km for the electric motor, and an 8-year or 160,000-km warranty for the traction battery.

E-VMC technology enhances handling, ride comfort, and safety during evasive maneuvers. Featuring E-Handling, E-Ride, and E-Evasive Handling Assist systems that make use of the electric motor to improve riding comfort and driving stability, E-VMC makes every drive seamless while enhancing driver confidence on-road or off-road over a variety of terrain.

The Sorento Turbo Hybrid’s Smart Regeneration feature maximizes the system’s battery regeneration function by automatically selecting regeneration intensity based on vehicle distance, speed, and road slope when coasting. This ensures the traction battery will operate at optimum levels in every drive. With its hybrid powertrain, up to 23 km/l can be realized in urban settings. This also exempts the new Kia Sorento Turbo Hybrid from the Vehicular Volume Reduction Program or number coding scheme.