Comparison - Kia Sorento SX PHEV 2022 - vs - Lexus RZ 450e 2023

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Kia Sorento R,Naza Sorento

Also called:

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
$
44,990
Updated: 
19 Aug 2021
$
59,650
Updated: 
06 Feb 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2022
2023
Total Seating: 
6
5
Transmission: 
6-speed Automatic
1-speed Direct Drive
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
4
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
17.70gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Silky Silver
#D7D7D7
Aurora Black Pearl
#141414
Runway Red
#F21A27
Gravity Blue
#273A5B
Snow White Pearl
#FFFFFF
Steel Gray
#ADB0B3
Platinum Graphite
#61656A
Color: 
Eminent White Pearl
#A6B4C1
Iridium
#777C7F
Ether
#354D71
Cloudburst Gray
#2D3739
Caviar
#3F4753

Electric

Battery: 
71.4 kWh lithium-ion
Full Charge Range: 
220mi
Full Charge Time: 
3.4 hr. EPA Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
Top Speed: 
120mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
5.00s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

All-new plug-in hybrid model

Pros
Impressive number of standard and optional features
Lots of second- and third-row legroom for the class
Sharp-looking and easy-to-use infotainment system

Cons
Not as compact as the last-generation Sorento

By: 
edmunds.com

A plug-in-hybrid model joins the Sorento lineup for the 2022 model year. Its powertrain combines a turbocharged four-cylinder and six-speed automatic transmission with an electric motor for a total system output of 261 horsepower. All-wheel drive is standard, and Kia claims the plug-in Sorento has a combined fuel-economy rating of 79 MPGe and an electric-only range of 32 miles. While we don't know how much the PHEV variant will cost, we know it'll be offered in two top-tier trims: SX and SX-P.

Pros
Looks classy and rugged inside and out,
lots of powertrain options,
pleasant to drive,
and comfy to ride in.

Cons
Adults should avoid the third row,
bigger touchscreen skips wireless smartphone mirroring,
cargo space can be compromised.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Practical and well built interior
Potentially long warranty
Comfortable and quiet to drive

Cons
Range is nothing special
Some rivals can charge faster
Rivals have more-user friendly infotainment

By: 
whatcar.com

Pros
Handling is spry,
nicely-trimmed interior,
compliant ride.

Cons
Less range than rival EVs,
doesn't offer the fastest charging tech,
steer-by-wire system takes getting used to.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Electric
Fuel Economy City USA: 
35.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
33.00mpg
Engine type: 
Hybrid
Electric

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
Cylinders: 
4
inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.60L
Torque: 
258ft-lbs
320ft-lbs
Horsepower: 
261hp
313hp
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
37.90Feet
36.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
no
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Multi-function steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Adaptive Cruise Control
Keyless Ignition
Manual Rear Seat Easy Entry
Rear Parking Sensors
Leather Steering Wheel
Heated steering wheel
Drive Mode Select with Sport, Normal, ECO, Range and Custom
Paddle shifters with regenerative braking force selector

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
189.40in
189.20in
Width: 
74.80in
74.20in
Height: 
66.70in
64.40in
Ground Clearance: 
6.90in
Wheel Base: 
110.80in
112.20in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.30
39.90
Rear Head Room: 
39.10
39.70
Front Leg Room: 
41.40in
42.10in
Rear leg room: 
40.30in
37.50in
Front Hip Room: 
55.60in
54.70in
Front Shoulder Room: 
59.10in
56.90in
Rear Hip Room: 
55.10in
51.80in
Rear Shoulder room: 
58.10in
54.30in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
75.50cu.ft
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
12.60cu.ft
34.90cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
16.80degrees
Angle of Departure: 
21.30degrees
Curb Weight: 
4537.00lbs
4564.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
no
no
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors
Power Rear Door with Kick Sensor

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
8 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Leatherette
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
8-way power-adjustable driver's seat
2-way power lumbar adjustment
8-way power-adjustable front passenger's seat
Heated and ventilated front seats
Lexus Memory System for driver's seat,
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding Rear Seatback
Manual Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Reclining Rear Seats
Folding center armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Independent MacPherson struts with coil springs,
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Trailing arm double-wishbone rear suspension with stabilizer bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Dual Zone Front Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control with interior air filter,
smog sensor and automatic recirculation mode
Single-color ambient lighting with Shadow Illumination

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
6 Total Speakers
USB Connection
USB With External Media Control
14-in multimedia touchscreen display
Wireless Apple CarPlay®* integration
Wireless Android Auto™* compatibility
Wireless phone charger*
Bluetooth®* and USB* smartphone connectivity

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
19 X 7.5 In.
18"
Wheels more: 
Temporary Spare Tire
All Season Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R19

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated Front Disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid Rear Disc Brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
no
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
LED Headlamp
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Post-Collision Safety System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
4-Wheel ABS
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Turn Signal Mirrors
Intelligent High Beams*
Blind Spot Monitor* with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert* and Digital Latch with Safe Exit Assist*
Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection* and Intersection Support*

Options

Packages: 
Panoramic Sunroof Package
Exterior Options: 
Mud Guards
Cross Bars
Bumper Applique Texture
Tow Hitch
Wheel Locks
Illuminated Scuff Plates
Side Step Bars
Interior Options: 
Interior Lighting Kit
EC Mirror W/HomeLink
Cargo Tray, Folding
Cargo Mat, Carpeted W/Seatback Protection
Cargo Net, Hybrid
Cargo Cover
Carpeted Floor Mats
Cargo Net
Rear Seat Entertainment

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Gray , leatherette
#A19F9D
Black, leatherette
#262627