Genesis GV70 vs Kia Sorento
What's the difference?

Genesis GV70

$80,300 - $132,718

2026 price

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Kia Sorento

$33,990 - $82,990

2025 price

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Summary

2026 Genesis GV70

2025 Kia Sorento

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Electric motor type

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Turbo 4, 1.6L

Vehicle type

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Unleaded Petrol/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

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1.6L/100km (combined)

Energy consumption

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16.1 kWh/100km

Electric range

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68 km

Battery capacity

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14.40 kWh

Seating

Likes

Dripping with luxury features
Pretty inside and out
Great ongoing ownership value

Superb comfort and features
Family focused practicality
Easy-going driving experience

Dislikes

Spongey in corners
Lower EV range than some rivals
Boot is on the smaller side

Price vs value equation doesn't add up
Limited electric driving range
No curtain airbags in the third row

2026 Genesis GV70 Summary

The Genesis GV70 Electrified Signature Performance has had a meaningful update, and it’s not just a light refresh.

This latest version brings significant improvements to technology, safety, and design.

With only one grade available, this review looks at whether it’s the smart choice for anyone wanting to step into a luxury electric medium SUV.

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2025 Kia Sorento Summary

The plug-in hybrid market is slowly but surely gaining traction in Australia, and Kia has thrown its hat into the ring with the flagship Sorento GT-Line PHEV AWD.

This top-spec seven-seat large SUV pairs family friendly practicality with the promise of lower emissions and petrol savings, at least, in theory.

So, is it the right blend of convenience, space and efficiency for busy families looking to dip a toe into electrification? That’s exactly what my family and I have been finding out.

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2026 Genesis GV70 2025 Kia Sorento

Verdict

The updated Genesis GV70 Electrified Signature Performance is packed with features, effortless on the road, and backed by fantastic ownership value. This isn’t just polished luxury, it’s smart luxury, making it a vehicle worth serious consideration. The only caveat? I’d opt for a different interior colour to white if you have kids or pets.

Verdict

The Kia Sorento GT-Line PHEV is a sumptuously equipped seven-seater that delivers comfort, tech and an easy-going drive. It presents well on the surface, and for the right buyer (one who can make the most of its plug-in capabilities ) it could be a smart, low-emissions option for family life.

But for all its polish, it doesn’t quite do enough to justify itself as the best Sorento in the range. The electric-only driving range isn’t especially generous, and the higher price tag , combined with its lower towing capacity, may leave some families wondering whether the diesel variant is the more practical choice.

It’s not a bad car by any means, but the flagship GT-Line PHEV feels more like a stepping stone than a standout.

Genesis GV70 vs Kia Sorento What's the difference?

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Genesis GV70 vs Kia Sorento
What's the difference?