Hybrid Theory: Kia Sorento Hybrid will arrive on 4 Feb

Powering the seven-seater SUV is a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine with an electric motor to produce 230ps and 350Nm of torque. A 6-speed automatic transmission comes as standard. Kia claims that the Sorento can achieve 18.5km/l, which means you’ll have to visit the kiosks only after clocking 1,000km.

Yes, that means the fuel tank is titanic, but let's take nothing away from its highly respectable fuel efficiency for a mid-luxo-barge that weighs around 1,800kg.

The version specced for the Singapore market will come equipped with heated and ventilated front seats, a BOSE premium sound system, a 10.25” infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, ensuring that driver and passengers’ time behind the wheel is well catered for. A suite of active and passive safety features will come as standard, such as “Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist”, “Blind-spot Collision-Avoidance Assist”, “Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist” and “Lane Following Assist”.

The Sorento Hybrid will be retailing from S$205,999. Customers who purchase the new Sorento Hybrid will be entitled to an early bird discount of S$2,000 off its purchase price, S$2,000 worth of service credits, and a guaranteed COE.

Customers who visit the showroom during the CNY Open House from 4-6 February 2022 will also stand a chance to win up to S$888 cash discount Ang Bao to offset purchase prices, and Spin & Win for exclusive brand premiums upon test drive.

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