Why I chose 2025 Kia Sorento HEV Facelift (Hybrid) AWD over Hyundai Santa Fe

Debating between Sorento and Santa Fe?
My friend recently bought a 2025 Kia Sorento HEV Facelift (Hybrid) AWD loaded model with everything included and shared with me his personal reasons as to choosing Sorento over All-new Hyundai Santa Fe.
It's my first time test driving an AWD Sorento HEV too, so tag along, enjoy the video!
Also check out the previous video for close-up shots:
Why I chose 2025 Kia Sorento HEV Facelift (Hybrid) AWD over Hyundai Santa Fe (This video)
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2024 Kia Sorento Exterior colors:
- Snow White Pearl
- Volcanic Sand Brown
- Intergalactic Gray
- Cityscape Green
- Aurora Black Pearl
2024 Kia Sorento Interior colors:
- Olive Brown
- Black Interior (Diesel and Gasoline only)
- Navy Gray (Hybrid only)
2024 Kia Sorento Facelift(& Sorento HEV) Specifications
2.2 Diesel
2,151 cc
194 ps / 3,800 rpm
45.0 kgf.m / 1,750 ~ 2,750 rpm
255 / 45R20
2.5 Gasoline Turbo
2,497 cc
281 ps / 5,800 rpm
43.0 kgf.g / 1,700 ~ 4,000 rpm
255 /45R20
2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid 1.6 Turbo 2WD
235 PS, 37.4 kgf.m combined
- 180 PS engine 27.0 kgf.m
- 47.7 kW motor 265 Nm
14.8 km/L combined (34.8 mpg)
- City: 15.2km/L
- Highway: 14.3km/L
235 / 60R18
All models have:
Front: MacPherson strut
Rear: Multi-link
Timestamp
0:00 Why I chose 2025 Kia Sorento HEV Facelift (Hybrid) AWD over Hyundai Santa Fe
2:15 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid AWD I’m driving today
3:22 Powertrain of 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid AWD
4:15 Interior feature explanations
5:21 The test drive
6:14 Driving range at near full tank
6:29 Acceleration #1
7:40 the Digital Center Mirror, 360 cameras
8:21 Motor-engine transition
9:08 Hybrids are my favorite, why not an EV?
11:25 Checking out the ccNC, infotainment system
11:49 What's under the hood?
12:40 Hybrid options you need to set before operating
13:21 Wide panoramic sunroof
14:46 Test drive #2
15:42 Why Sorento Hybrid over all-new Santa Fe?
18:41 Check pinned comment for detailed review
18:52 Acceleration #2
19:20 no HOD on Sorento
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Also check out the previous video for close-up shots: Why I chose 2025 Kia Sorento HEV Facelift (Hybrid) AWD over Hyundai Santa Fe (This video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4Sbmoqqn9FpnM0 Test driving 2024 Kia Sorento HEV Facelift (Hybrid) & In-depth review like no other! (30K views) kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppyQkJqreLuDf5o 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vs Kia Sorento Hybrid Head-to-head - the BEST SUV of two worlds (38K views) kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXKWpWmOfa-sqqs Torn between 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe & 2024 Kia Sorento? Look no further! Back-to-back comparison (633K views) kzbin.info/www/bejne/paCsnoGnpch3l80 2024 Kia Sorento Facelift(& Sorento HEV) First Look & Review - NEW Exterior & Interior colors (115K views) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pn2qeqZ9o5umr5Y 🔇 2024 Kia Sorento Facelift(& Sorento HEV) Exterior & Interior walkaround (119K views) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJPMoYN4Zsp2rpY 2024 Kia Sorento Exterior colors: - Snow White Pearl - Volcanic Sand Brown - Intergalactic Gray - Cityscape Green - Aurora Black Pearl 2024 Kia Sorento Interior colors: - Olive Brown - Black Interior (Diesel and Gasoline only) - Navy Gray (Hybrid only) 2024 Kia Sorento Facelift(& Sorento HEV) Specifications 2.2 Diesel 2,151 cc 194 ps / 3,800 rpm 45.0 kgf.m / 1,750 ~ 2,750 rpm 255 / 45R20 2.5 Gasoline Turbo 2,497 cc 281 ps / 5,800 rpm 43.0 kgf.g / 1,700 ~ 4,000 rpm 255 /45R20 2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid 1.6 Turbo 2WD 235 PS, 37.4 kgf.m combined - 180 PS engine 27.0 kgf.m - 47.7 kW motor 265 Nm 14.8 km/L combined (34.8 mpg) - City: 15.2km/L - Highway: 14.3km/L 235 / 60R18 All models have: Front: MacPherson strut Rear: Multi-link

[@l.t.p4941]

Chose to watch your channel instead of AsianPetrohead, Motograph World, …. Because you explain much more details. Keep up the good work man. Keep posting usually

[@CarSceneKorea]

Thanks, always trying!

[@thevocalstudios]

Great channel. You are one of the reasons I ordered a Sorento Plugin Hybrid.

[@CarSceneKorea]

I am very humbled every time I see a comment like yours. Glad my video could help with your decisions, you won’t regret it. PHEV is one of the best vehicle motor type from HMG I personally think. Korean market never got PHEV, curious how it is!

[@AJSparacio413]

Beautiful car! Great video. I am considering a hybrid for my next vehicle and the Sorrento is a possibility. I currently have a 2023 Tucson Limited that I really like!

[@CarSceneKorea]

Definitely a great car, worth the consideration :)

[@surfinginternetzhang9442]

Great review! May I know if you could give some suggestion on which one would have a quieter and more comfortable ride? We are deciding between waiting for 2025 Tucson hybrid or getting the sorento hybrid. Also, would you plan to make a video comparing the sorento EX vs the SX prestige? It would be very helpful for people to know the exact difference. You are the only one I would trust that actually cover all the minor details❤

[@CarSceneKorea]

Sorento HEV hands down.

[@brokeboy87]

Here in America Alot of people don't trust DCT in Korean vehicles. The hybrid version gets a higher reliability rating.

[@rudyz5782]

Or don't trust the DCT in any vehicles.

[@adityaveera3055]

That temporary license plate was pretty interesting. It's great that they make it out of paper since it can be easily disposed of once the permanent registration is done. Here in India, It's a yellow license plate with red lettering that's made out of either plastic or metal and valid for 1 month.

[@CarSceneKorea]

That’s interesting to hear. I am always learning from my viewers. Thank you.

[@entasis.fifty-four]

The front-end lighting has a Cadillac vibe.

[@Epyeon]

Does this vehicle have the augmented reality headset up display? And is there a difference between the plug-in hybrid and the regular hybrid other than just the fact you can plug in and get extra range on EV. Do I have to plug in if it’s the plug in version, or can I forget it and just use the hybrid aspect and plug in when I want to?

[@CarSceneKorea]

Yes, the 2024 Kia Sorento will feature an augmented reality (AR) head-up display. I cannot answer about the PHEV part since Korea never gets PHEV Sorento nor Santa Fe.

[@Epyeon]

@@CarSceneKorea okay thanks! Will the 2025 Kia sorento have it as well?

[@CarSceneKorea]

Sure.

[@Marvin-fn7ks]

We have a 2024 Telluride in Florida. We really love the vehicle and are looking for something similar in Canada. Most things are awesome but a couple things that bug me are ,you can’t lock the doors using the inside lock button as yo leave. You must use the outside lock button or the remote. This makes no sense to me . Wish it had kick sensor for the lift gate . Not a big fan of the walk up sensor. At least you can disable it. Really impressed so far.

[@CarSceneKorea]

Great points, I'm with you on those.

[@TheMadman667]

I would go for the Santa Fe with its new bold exterior and interior design. Currently, I own a Sorento. What I dislike about the Sorento is the piano black interior and the design of the aircon vent of the facelift models. I feel the new Sorento front boxy design does not match with the rear curve design. Unlike Santa Fe, it is boxy at the front and rear. Yeah the 2024 Hybrid Santa Fe for me. Thanks for the in-depth review of the Santa Fe and Sorento. Cheers!

[@CarSceneKorea]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

[@joecat2142]

@@CarSceneKorea why are you not talking about the availability of the 25 PALISADE and the powertrains or the potential 25 Palisade or 25 motor options talk about the Genesis GV 90 I can’t imagine you don’t know anything over there. Don’t you see them on the road the new 25 Palisade about the refreshsooner the better

[@joecat2142]

0:18

[@CarSceneKorea]

If you are referring to a facelift Palisade, I do have vids on it. If you're talking about the all-new model, I never make vids on cars that aren't released yet. I don't cover rumors, speculations, spyshots, etc.

[@joecat2142]

I LOOK - no vids on facelift palisade - PLEASE SEND LINK WHAT ABOUT IONIC 9 ??? GV90????

[@TJBellamy99]

The amber drls make it look so distinct here in America!!

[@CarSceneKorea]

Wish Korea would allow the amber DRLs too - it's illegal in Korea, has to be white and white only.

[@steelersbensteelersfan7794]

I’ve seen videos on 2025 palisades cars have you herd about them any Idea if plan on doing one

[@CarSceneKorea]

I don't really follow rumors, camo'd cars just because. I will cover the all-new Palisade asap!

[@JJ-ek2ec]

One quick question, does Sorento equipped with heads up display?

[@CarSceneKorea]

Yep :)

[@ellgee9402]

how come the diesel also gets the same range? but hybrid more expensive? isnt it a no brainer to get the diesel?

[@techpappee]

Torque is what you 'feel', HP is more about top end speed. May I suggest you pick either using abbreviations or words but not both... saying what each means after each abbreviation is redundant.

[@CarSceneKorea]

Thanks for the feedback, but it is not redundant for not everyone knows every abbreviations of cars and tech, I learned it running my KZbin :)

[@chuckynikki]

Does Korea have the KIA Sportage? Here in the US we have both. Seems like the Sportage would have been a better fit for your friend, and his wife. Here in the US at least the Sportage is just a smalller 2 row Sorento. The KIA EV9, and Niro EV seems like they will do well here in the US. I personally dont care for EVs. Not yet at least. Here in the US EVs cost 10k, or more than the same gas vehicle. The cost of GAS VS EV would take me 10 years to break even. We trade out about every 3 years. The resell difference isnt there either. With that EVs are a money lost for pretty much everyone at this point. They need to come down price wise to what a hybrid is, about 2k more. That's a long ways off i feel.

[@brekdown29]

Santa FE HEV has a much roomier feeling interior! Plus the Sorento looks like every other CUV on the road. I'll take the new SF over the Sorento all day every day!

[@CarSceneKorea]

I am with team Santa Fe, but the very reason you wrote here often is the reason for choosing Sorento for some 👍

[@SpyPap]

Maybe the best channel out there for Korean cars. Nevertheless, once you get close to Santa Fe, there is now way you would change to Sorento. Santa Fe is a breakthrough in terms of design and spaces. Sorento is a more or less what we already know plus its design is modern-boring.

[@CarSceneKorea]

I am with you on that indeed. I am team Santa Fe, but I put myself in my friend's shoe when making this video :)

[@estebanpacheco7102]

Santa Fe for the win. The interior just makes sense and the exterior of the Santa Fe is daring, love it or leave it, here, love it. Space is key.

[@CarSceneKorea]

I am with team Santa Fe too 🤩

[@Yubuzka3774]

Do you have news on the phev

[@CarSceneKorea]

Korea never got PHEVs, so no, but there is one with Santa Fe, so most likely is the same case with Sorento.

[@bfish9700]

I think the Santa Fe Hybrid would be the choice for me, but I definitely prefer the limited with bench instead of captains chairs. I do prefer the full pano roof vs the split in the santa fe.

[@CarSceneKorea]

On point! That pano roof is a huge win for Sorento indeed.

[@brekdown29]

@@CarSceneKorea Not really. I have a 2016 Sorento SXL with the huge pano roof. It squeaks and rattles like crazy and the dealer can't find a fix for it. I would never buy another vehicle with a giant pano roof like that again

[@CarSceneKorea]

Sorry to hear that, I had the same on my Veloster N, tracked, raced, autocross, but not a single issue with it 🥲

[@TheMichaelRN]

Carnival has the same hybrid powertrain yet has more horsepower, how come?

[@CarSceneKorea]

I think it was the motor output that made the difference.

[@TheJongmanlee]

Carnival with 2.5 hybrid will be released next year

[@jamaicasysbm2580]

I like the Sorento

[@DavidNJ1]

I'm just annoyed that in the US, Kias and Hyundais don't get the electronically controlled suspension (ECS), remote part assist 2 (RSPA2, we only get forward and reverse movement), or the power tilt/telescope steering column; very disappointing. Even the Genesis models only get some features if you order the V6 and Prestige models (such as blind spot monitoring), and none of the Genesis models are hybrids.

[@CarSceneKorea]

There's never been an ECS on Sorento 🥲

[@Mikesh199]

Which one is more quiet ?

[@CarSceneKorea]

I would need a precise measuring device for that 😣

[@klasseact6663]

Hey...where you been🤷‍♂️

[@CarSceneKorea]

I know right? Being busy doing this and that, will keep up the work! 💪

[@mattwolrad]

I thought the Sorento is bigger than the Santa Fe?

[@CarSceneKorea]

They are nearly the same size except for the shape.

[@mohammad_alnasser]

All glass acoustic?

[@CarSceneKorea]

Yep!

[@joseabreu5802]

Sorento is a mildhibrid....and santa fe is hibrid....????

[@CarSceneKorea]

They are the same powertrain, HMG call it hybrid cars.

[@argentus5483]

You didn't convince me to choose Sorento over Santa Fe. I remain loyal to Hyundai.

[@CarSceneKorea]

I am team Santa Fe actually 😉

[@argentus5483]

@@CarSceneKorea Ok, but I didn't understand why the title of the post says you chose Sorento over Santa Fe ???? I was curious to see what is better than Santa Fe !! .......nothing !!!! My first Tucson was the 2007 model and my next IX35 is the 2014 model. Bought new. I would like to upgrade to the new Santa Fe, but I still have to convince my wife. So far I haven't succeeded because the IX35 works perfectly after 10 years and looks impeccable. I hope to succeed and upgrade to Calligraphy Hybrid, not plug-in Hybrid. Money is not a problem for me, my problem is my wife ....... However, we have been married for 26 years.

[@zelcpavle5494]

This facelift version has too boxy front face...previous version looks way better But ok will.wait when is on the street and how it looks live😅

[@CarSceneKorea]

I do like the design except for the fact that many recent Kias look quite similar on the front for that reason.

[@denisrousseau9071]

marroun interior is eurk!

[@revitmo2877]

عالی😊

[@denisrousseau9071]

sorento is more in the continuity just facelifted, than the Santa-Fe who is all new design all over it derenge from tradition! it is a No-No!

[@CarSceneKorea]

Indeed. Sorento is a facelift while Santa Fe is an all-new change.

[@michaelflude9334]

This bloke ???

[@Mohankeneh]

i will never understand why hyundai/kia still continues to use so much piano black plastic on the interiors?? its cheap as hell and it looks so ugly after it collects fingerprints, hair and dirt over the course of one week and then permanent scratches appear soon after. thankfully the new santa fe doesnt really have that material, it looks really good. kia needs to follow and stop including it. someone in the design studio thinks piano black plastic is a premium material. it went out of style 5 years ago, stop it please

[@CarSceneKorea]

While I am with you on staying away from piano black, the materials are consistently being upgraded although not quite visible to eyes, such as scratch-resistant and durability.

[@romeolopez757]

Please have your eyes check it seems you can only see one brand Hyundai/Kia about piano black parts….most of the Japan made cars nowadays used piano black parts…even European and US cars made those plasticky piano parts…wake-up!…

[@luisaureliocastedorevollo1744]

Awd is not good

[@CarSceneKorea]

How so? 🧐

[@masterk4596]

Your Headrest is not in the correct position. As a Motorjornalist you may have to use it correctly. Thanks

[@CarSceneKorea]

Thanks for pointing it out, I'm not a big fan of altering anything when driving someone else's car because that also is something I hate the most when I get my car valet parked 🤣

[@kabisayago]

He is here for the car review not for the headrest

[@youngj5563]

흉기많이 타라 ㅋㅋㅋ

[@CarSceneKorea]

지금도 잘 타고 있습니다!

[@michaelflude9334]

Looks awfull inside .Koreans like different cars to usa uk