2022 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid // 32 Miles of EV Range + $6500 Tax Credit = Sorento to BUY??

Here's the ALL-NEW 2022 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)! This SX Prestige Plug-In model is fully loaded coming in at $49,000! But with a $6500 tax credit on the table and full EV range of 32 miles, is THIS the Sorento to buy?? Go ahead: CLICK to find out :) Also, be sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed this review -- it helps us more than you can imagine!
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[@CarConfections]

CORRECTION: Normal 6-speed automatic transmission not a dual-clutch! Apologies for the confusion!

[@alfredojaquez9654]

It's alright guys, but awesome review as always!!

[@jk17dude]

I picked up a 2022 Sorento PHEV last week and inside was a notice for dual clutch equipped. It gave pointers on incline hill starting etc to avoid burning the clutch and triggering high temps.

[@kmdkmd-jz8pv]

@@jk17dude how do you like the transmission? I’ve heard they shift nice and quick but they are not great for stop and go traffic.

[@enabulujames7066]

Kia and Hyundai are the most improved companies in the auto industry for the last 5 years. They always give their all in everything and people now appreciate their efforts now. One love from Nigeria 🇳🇬

[@centauri0]

Until you get to 17k miles and have the engine burn half a quart of oil every 1k miles. No thanks.

[@tonyw2167]

Congrats for being one of the very first reviews of this Sorento PHEV in the US!!! I owned this car (exact trim as your tester without sunroof, steel gray exterior and gray interior) for almost one month now (by trading in my beloved Telluride SXP AWD), my constant needs to drive locally with only 18.3 mpg for the Telluride had pushed me over the edge to get this Sorento PHEV. I bought the car on Oct 4 and still have not refueled the gas tank (I already had 800 miles on it). For some reason I never like Sunroof so this Sorento is a pleasant surprise for me🥰). I got $500 from New York State rebate and looked forward to claiming $6600 tax credits when I file federal tax return next year☺️☺️☺️. Wish my state DMV will approve my new car sooner for using high occupancy lanes on our major highways……

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! And very nice! Sound like you really enjoy your PHEV Sorento 👍

[@chavezvive4850]

Hey Tony - are you still liking the Sorento Plug In ? Thanks !

[@tonyw2167]

@@chavezvive4850 yes, absolutely!!!!

[@Jon-yc8zv]

Where do u plug in

[@tonyw2167]

@@Jon-yc8zv regular 110V outlet outside my garage

[@gregstandish6439]

First Kia I would ever even consider purchasing. Very impressive specs! Great competitor to the RAV4 Prime with the addition of the 3rd row seats makes it a winner to most shoppers. Way to go KIA!

[@gosman949]

What? What about the Telluride.!

[@shaneliffin6116]

Been searching for a RAV4 Prime for almost 2 years. No luck. The Sorento may be my next vehicle!

[@gosman949]

@@shaneliffin6116 good luck finding this too. Otherwise, we are confined to a turbo charged 4 cylinder requiring premium fuel. What are the car companies doing to us?!

[@shaneliffin6116]

@@gosman949 I finally located a Kia PHEV Niro. I bought it and am very satisfied thus far. Just wish it had a bit more room like the PHEV Sorento. But you are correct PHEV's seem to be scarce.

[@MrCarpediem6]

The Prime's second row is tight.. a loss for TOyota in my books. Sorrento scores here

[@tysongoodman6938]

I picked up my new Sorento SX Prestige PHEV a few days ago and it is amazing! From the luxury feel of the steering wheel and real leather interior to the quiet EV cruising it is a pleasure to drive.

[@ruthwik081]

When did you order, any idea on the wait times

[@erickwan8484]

Thanks for including info on sound decibel level while driving at freeway speeds. Noise level has become important to me after owning a car that is very noisy. Using a sound meter is great for comparisons.

[@anthonyrokos6159]

We ended up buying one about 2 weeks ago. Really awesome vehicle. Average 140mpg going to work and driving home after work in what seems like complete silence. Totally worth the price.

[@WillieD]

Whoa, this Kia showed up in my timeline so I decided to come to KZbin and research and bam, y'alls video showed up in my search. Excellent timing and excellent video as always.

[@CarConfections]

It's was meant to be lol

[@honeste6652]

Yay more piano black! Nothing like having super shiny parts to blind you when the sun hits it just right and gathers up a good collection of dust, scratches and fingerprints. Keep going auto designers! You're really nailing it.

[@ShafinRehman]

This is the one to get 👍🏽 Such a great value for the tech, efficiency and practicality.

[@williammodlin2621]

Excellent in-depth review as usual. I’d like to see you add more info about the charging, etc. when you review the plug-in and full EV models. Thanks.

[@9337sjm]

I bought the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid in August. Same platform as the Sorento, but so much more refined. 33 to 37 mpg! Love it!

[@democharge1111]

Yeah love the santa fe as wel but to much buttons on the centre console

[@alfredojaquez9654]

Awesome review ever guys, this 22 kia surento plug in hybrid is an cool high tech and styled fun to drive SUV for sure.

[@fjmerriam]

I have this car, and I absolutely love it. It is comfortable, feature-rich, and for all the luxury, cheap. I get lots of positive feedback.

[@atulyaop2803]

Great review on the plug in hybrid Sorento. Keep up the good work

[@thomase.stringerjr.92]

Looks Great! And great video. Thank you.

[@jschneid4905]

love your reviews one note when you first start your segment I would appreciate you state what the color of the exterior is

[@SKJT93]

Thanks for the review of the 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV. I have a Rav4 non hybrid and thinking of making the switch to a sorento for more space plus the plug in option is very appealing as gas prices are very expensive. It looks nice. Wish the third row had 3 seats to make it a 7 seater phev

[@MrLuisOliman]

You guys are doing some amazing car reviews. I'm a big Doug DeMuro fan and i gotta say, you guys have a much more informative review for this car

[@CarConfections]

Thank you! Thats very nice of you to say! 😁

[@laurahenderson6958]

We purchased our car in October and enjoy it immensely still finding out if there’s a button to push to start flying in the air I’m pretty sure there is one just haven’t found it yet we have saved so much money I gas it has so many Features that we can’t even learn them all we did pay a lot more money for our car I think we paid a little bit too much around 60,000 but I love my car immensely enjoy driving it it has a lot of safety Which may be at 69 years old is helping me to drive better my whole family loves the car grandkids everybody can’t wait to take it out of the road some more does great in the city enjoy thanks for letting me share

[@nickabbatiello828]

Fabulous job on the Kia Sorento Plug-in-Hybrid!! Great job guys!!!

[@RichinPhoenix]

I test drive the only one of this model I could find in the entire Phoenix metro area. It was great, but with mandatory dealer add ons and markup it was $10,000 over MSRP. Crazy. I will wait for pricing reality to return.

[@alexhansen7046]

ooof! You can check around for other dealers that will let you order and not charge over msrp. We got ours in Utah and ordered ours. Paid MSRP nothing more than a small dealer doc fee.

[@nofearnothrill1776]

Same hear in So Cal. Hyundai and Kia asking 10k over asking for basic models +2500 of mandatory dealer options.

[@myytchannel6632]

That is the problem with Kia and Hyundai dealerships. They are scamming people by pricing these cars at ridiculous prices that feels like theft!

[@davidzavala337]

In general, let's wait. Is kia, they were know for begging for your money.

[@LOWFLYER777]

@car confessions Question 🙋🏼‍♂️ currently driving an 18' Optima PHEV EX Premium with all the goodies, which I love, but I want to sit higher on my 170 mile round trip commute. One thing I appreciate about my Optima is that that I can charge the battery twice to full during my commute in "CHG" mode. Does the new Sorento have this mode?

[@sandilemajiya7831]

The center console 👏😮👏😮 . I love the gear shift very nice 👌😍👏👍

[@johnmccarthy2152]

This was a great video. Very informative and detailed. You guys make great videos and I love your channel.

[@CarConfections]

Thanks so much for your kind words and support! 😁

[@bennineo6372]

Very nice video -- covered everything I wanted to know.

[@CarConfections]

Thanks!

[@jtshergill2647]

I really want to purchase one but only issue is kia doesn't offer banch seat for 2nd row.

[@stevesimmons6685]

Great camera work!

[@sennis1361]

Another excellent video. Good looking except the weird chrome accents on the forward fender and behind the rear door/glass You cover the exterior LED lights extensively..and its appreciated. Keep up the great reviews

[@CarConfections]

Thank you! 😁

[@Darrellhaz]

Hi guys thanks for another great review. Still love the eyelashes Drew:-). I also loved your Hyundai Tucson Hybrid review. I have a 2011 Kia Sorento SX AWD that I have loved. Thought that I wanted the Tucson just because it was AWD and the Sorento hybrid did not come with AWD or SX prestige. So now seeing this PHEV I like it. My question to you both is after driving both the Tucson and Sorento which was bet for over all ride and quietness? Which would you buy as your own? Thanks

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! Haven't driven them directly back-to-back, but they seem very similar to each other in those respects. That makes sense considering that they share many elements in the understructure

[@JuanHV2000]

nice review !

[@MetalMafia]

Congrats! You found one to review!

[@thaoolson7694]

Can you access the third row between the 2nd row captain chairs? We instead to have 2 carseats in the 2nd row.

[@ashleyjohnson6335]

Which color is this? Do you have available inventory at your location in this plug-in SX ? If so, what colors? Serious buyer here

[@stephenhendricks103]

Our family has owned two Sorentos in the last decade, a 2013 model and currently a 2018 version. Each a top trim SX-L with the (then) optional V6 engine. The car is my wife's daily driver, our big dog's 2nd home, and the family's "trip-mobile" for extended journeys. We've been very happy with each of vehicle having put about 80K miles on the first and now nearly 60K miles on our current Sorento. No significant issues with either one and I might have to pry my wife's cold dead fingers from the steering wheel to convince her to replace her beloved Sorento. That's not an issue, however, since unfortunately, despite some significant upgrades and the replacement of the V6 with a more fuel efficient turbo 4 engine as well as hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions, we won't be considering the new Sorento. The reason? The only way to get a 2nd row bench in the Sorento is to opt for the lowest trim of the non-hybrid version without the turbo engine along with a host of other features. To be clear, as a family of only three humans plus a large dog, we, like most Sorento owners, keep the third row folded beneath the cargo floor about 90% of the time. Nevertheless, the third row is a major convenience when we need to transport 6 or 7 passengers on a local outing that doesn't require more than minimal cargo space in the rear and the alternative is to use two vehicles. By eliminating a 2nd row bench in all but the cheapest, least powerful version of the Sorento KIA has limited accommodations to four or fewer humans. And to make matters worse, "Fido" is simply not "designed" to use a captain chair. Therefore, accommodating him would involve nearly always deploying the third row bench or having him share space behind the second row with cargo such as groceries. (Not a good idea.) When the 2022 Sorento was introduced, I had hoped that the hybrid versions would include a 2nd row bench at least as an option. No such luck. So if we opt to replace our 2018 model, we will likely have to sacrifice a third row, altogether, by choosing the closely related Hyundai Santa Fe.

[@ramar9]

That's exactly why I'm not sure about this model either. It would have been a no brainer car for me if they added the 2nd row bench option.

[@irfan6309]

Those are same as my thoughts. Had Santa Fe included the optional 3rd row along the 2nd row bench would have made so many Customers choose Santa Fe over Sorento. Thats the reason that hyundai deciding against third row.

[@sebastianromero420]

Can one offroad this with proper wheel tire combo on some technical trails?

[@ostadfiha4225]

New logo looks so good!

[@danf1523]

Thank you for a great review! Do you know if the Sorento PHEV has the option for one pedal driving? Thanks!

[@CarConfections]

You're welcome, glad your enjoyed it! There is no option for one pedal drive but it does have a less powerful brake regen

[@zmoorern]

Hey. I have this vehicle too. Do you notice that it may show EV the whole time however occasionally the fuel miles remaining with decrease a couple miles? Mine does. Wondering why.

[@baztheman]

Which is the best plugin right now? What is the best car for both EV only and plugin?

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Fantastic review as always y’all! Happy Halloween too!🎃

[@CarConfections]

Happy Halloween!

[@kathyfragassi8399]

Can it tow a small trailer 2000 pounds or under? Does it come in 4 WD? How many miles can you go on a Full Charge? What other colors does car and interior come in? What size tires? How much ground clearance? How does it compare to a SUV JEEP?

[@jsilverchannel]

Really nice vehicle. I'm waiting on the 23 Sportage

[@gerardoramos7868]

I remember back in the day Kia and Hyundai where cars from a cereal box come a long way best warranty 💯

[@erickwan8484]

Nice video. When sitting in the 2nd or 3rd row, let us know how tall you are for a reference point. Good for comparisons.

[@Okikor1]

Is it as smooth as the highlander hybrid limited?

[@pei.p.6700]

Our family’d like 2nd row bench on the top trims

[@TurfSurf]

I have a PHEV right now, and it gets about 45 miles average if it’s fully charged. Most of the time, I will get about 35 miles in town between the AC, uphill and accelerations. 35 mile range is on the low end, it’s a good start for a SUV, but it would be awesome if it’s about 50 to 55 miles EV range.

[@ChrisParayno]

Wow impressive, how do you charge it?

[@TurfSurf]

@@ChrisParayno plug into the house outlet in my garage.

[@minisurfbanana]

How long do drive to get a full charge?

[@jeffh.8830]

Hi guys, question for anyone about the auto start. I currently auto start my Honda Pilot every day whether it is cold Season or Hot Season. Does the Sorento Engine have to come on to Heat or Cool the vehicle before driving away to work or play ? When using the auto start feature. Thanks for your Excellent Review 🤙🏻

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! Thats a really good question and I'm not sure of the answer. I would imagine that if the vehicle is plugged in then the engine definitely wouldn't start up and you'd be able to warm the cabin without drawling from the battery pack. If it's not plugged in, I have no idea what would happen. If we get one to test for a week, I would definitely see what happens.

[@TheSammam]

Is the rebate still available for lease or purchase

[@garacoffey9171]

How does the take off / acceleration of this feel compared to the regular hybrid model and the turbo that comes on the non-hybrid SX-P? I was only able to test the non-hybrid SX-P & enjoyed the feel of that takeoff. Wondering if these lose that? Thanks!

[@CarConfections]

Initial takeoff feels just as good as the 2.5 turbo engine because of the battery's instantaneous torque. After that it's pretty close but the 2.5T feels quicker

[@jamess.9743]

this is the first time i've ever considered a KIA. a 3 row plug in hybrid suv in a volatile gas market, yes please sign me up

[@arbylechon5290]

Does it have a fast charging like tesla?

[@susieellsworth]

I know the review says no air vents in third row, but I believe there is air supply to the third row under the second row captains chairs.

[@retgi1]

Why no homelink mirror on sx prestige?

[@geohubert1195]

Great reviews. Hybrids +++

[@ivandoneshefsky4762]

I have a 21 Venza hybrid. What I’ve found is that cold weather decreases the MPG up to 30%. I was averaging 40 MPG in town and now it’s roughly 20% lower at 30-32 MPG, which is still good. My question is will cold weather have any effect on the 32 miles of electric only for this vehicle as well as any PHEV?

[@sandobi1]

I also have a 21 venza hybrid and was thinking of trading up for the kia phev. Did you find the kia was worth it?

[@revolution1970]

The federal tax credit on the Sorento PHEV is 6587.

[@darriontunstall3708]

I love the 2022,Kia Sorento plug in hybrid, it’s very nice! I learned a lot about plug in hybrid! Happy Halloween

[@juliethompson4735]

I have a 21 Kia Sorento hybrid I absolutely love it best vehicle I've ever had coming from a girl that's ever owned just a Ford I have to say Kia is great it's better than the explorer I drove one and hated it

[@brianoneill7435]

:05:00: "Brand new two-person memory seating for the Sorento lineup." My 2019 Sorento SX: "Hold my beer."

[@sladeoriginal]

my favorite feature is how the piano black shows all the fingerprints.

[@rwhollister1]

Did they fix the oil burning issues these cars have.

[@Matt2023]

Not sure if you mentioned but the PHEV is AWD and the hybrids are all FWD so that's a big consideration as well.

[@younghoonkang765]

This PHEV trim comes with AWD.

[@Matt2023]

@@younghoonkang765 that's a great observation!

[@akashmalbari]

With that "fully loaded" model why to keep the sunroof/moonroof optional.

[@DSwagification]

What's the exterior color on this?

[@MrSweetPrince]

With the gas prices going up... might have to trade in my stinger hahaha!

[@AaronLamers]

Going to place my order for the PHEV SX tomorrow! Just to mention that all 3 versions of the Sorento PHEV come standard with panoramic sunroof in Canada. That top end PHEV also sells for $55K, which seems like a bargain in Canadian dollars vs. the US price.

[@xirozar]

They've compensating for the US government tax credit

[@CarConfections]

Very interesting how the features are different in Canada from the U.S

[@joemontana4370]

The EX PHEV Sorento in Canada does not get the panoramic sunroof. I placed an order for a EX PHEV in September and I'm being told that a December delivery is possible.

[@drwzer]

Was quite interested in this and the Hyundai but was surprised to learn that the heating won’t operate in electric mode. Kind of a deal breaker in Canada, at least for me.

[@xirozar]

@@drwzer Most EVs will lose range while powering the heat. The Sorento won't do that. Just saying. Although your preferences are your own.

[@bradleyscarreviews]

Lovely interior! They should include that on the gasoline models also and Damn! 51.7 decibels, very quiet

[@toyotavenzaguy2499]

I agree.

[@yes8032]

Agreed indeed!

[@johngatsby1473]

Went in for a hybrid Sorrento many months ago.....the phev was due in an a set date so I said....let's do it......got into the room and the payment would've been right at 1,000.00 US....... Even the salesman, who drove a Mercedes, agreed with me that I Kia is worth that kind of money so I passed. I am however picking up my hybrid on the 20th

[@anthonyg8435]

I thought it had ambient lighting in the doors and dash ???

[@ledebuhr1]

I'll bet we will see a Plug-in Telluride next year.

[@irfan6309]

Thats exactly what I am looking forward to. Hyundai needs to figure out how to put 2 electric motors along same engine to power Telluride and Pallisade with that 7 speed dual wet clutch.

[@tonyw2167]

I am not so sure as the EV9 concept just came out, so Kia may focus their effort to develop the big size 3 row EV SUV

[@1972Russianwolf]

Found one in stock locally, Website has it at $50k MSRP..... get to dealership and it has a $12k markup on it. $63k total.....NOPE!

[@sudheer-suri]

I truly want this car but in my city its 1 year wait. So i went with rogue sv

[@Jakereviewsall]

A lot nicer than my Sorento that is for sure.

[@neilt4168]

I'm just curious how many people used their tax credit to lower their purchase price? Cause if you don't use it, you're still paying interest on that amount if you financed the car.

[@rawisbabyboy210]

I love kia sorentos

[@salocin911]

Sorry for the dumb question.... I am not seeing this model on USA kia site. Is it only offered outside the US? thanks

[@CarConfections]

We're in the U.S so it's definitely offered here. It's in the hybrid/electric category

[@bradd3840]

Here we are in July of '22 and you can't touch one of these for less than $50,000 and some are as high as $65,000 and I'm in the State of Georgia where they are made! Unbelievable dealer mark ups on these right now.

[@canadianaviator]

Got one on sale for $59,000usd at a local dealership

[@laurahernandez-br6yb]

I like all the features but did I hear no vents in the third seat? Also, no ceiling vents? Bummer

[@susieellsworth]

I believe there are air supply ducts for the third row under the second row captains chairs. But no wall or ceiling vents.

[@rrange]

Beautiful but I don’t see rain sensing auto wipers..wtf Kia…it’s almost $50k!

[@ohgeez1000]

i have that in my 2021 mazda cx5 and find it to be a useless feature. i wouldn't turn down a vehicle that doesn't have this.

[@brucebaldwin1362]

Nice car but when can you actually buy one at a dealer?

[@MichaelLoweAttorney]

Thank you

[@patschroeder5908]

Anyone know if you get the tax credit for the sorrento hybrid? Not the plug in one

[@CarConfections]

Regular hybrid vehicles do not qualify for tax rebates

[@MrCarpediem6]

u guys said you'd do the PHEV, and you did!! ty

[@CarConfections]

You're welcome!

[@MrCarpediem6]

​@@CarConfections has there been any word on Consumer Reports and the failed transmissions on the 21' 22' gas models, and if it's affecting the PHEV/Hybrid (6 speeds)?

[@abcd-266-]

It's my dream to have like this car...it's steel just a dream... in Israel it's about 100k $ not 49k$

[@IllusiveMan343]

Dealers near me have marked this up so much so after taxes it is 71K

[@bewarethehorsemen]

Yep. Friend of mine bought one yesterday for 68K. Crazy mark up

[@leroy5202]

That steering wheel is giving me Bentley vibes.

[@heewoney2]

Sooo disappointed that they again this year omitted the ambient lighting on US version!!

[@orion9807]

Could you fit a baby stroller in the back with the 3rd row up?

[@CarConfections]

Probably... Though I'm admittedly not very familiar with the size of a stroller

[@irfan6309]

The only stroller that would fit behind the third row would be those skinny folding $25strollers.

[@orion9807]

@@irfan6309 thanks for the info, i really need my 3rd row up all the time and we have a new born with a travel system stroller so yeah. I would love this phev, but space my be an issue.

[@FriarFaithful]

16:39 "Things are gonna escalate very quickly."

[@woxineaucrows7355]

to many things to go wrong I will wait for the full electric thnx good job here tho ty Kia still rolling a Soul =)

[@judyaustin8527]

Pretty sure it is a regular six-speed automatic, not a dual-clutch?

[@CarConfections]

You are correct. Our bad! We'll make note of that in our video!

[@andresmattos7541]

This is a winner

[@yamahawins]

Good luck finding a vehicle ATM 😂

[@roltol7539]

battery capacity is only 38ah.. so same as 2014 mitsubishi outlander... ant it wont give even 50km range its more close to 30-40km...

[@long_fellow]

I really liked this car overall but after test driving my buddy's for about 2 hours, I got a really bad back pain. In other words, the seats are not that great for mid-long distance travels. I asked my buddy how he felt and he basically echoed my opinion that over the 1-hour mark, the drive becomes quite uncomfy. FYI for potential buyers

[@trentb2283]

At this price point, pay the extra $5k and get the Audi Q5e. More bells and whistles, more power, smoother ride, and same MPGe range.

[@andresmattos7541]

You mean just the badge start adding options on that audi and went be just 5,000 usd more LOL. Plus if anything brakes in the audi will brake your bank account as well