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KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi EX+ 2WD DCT

Price in South Africa, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation Fourth generation (MQ4); global launch 2020, SA 2021 Current version 2024 Body style SUV
Sorento 2.2 CRDi EX+ 2WD DCT is a South African SUV with a suv body and diesel power.
ZAR 999,995
On-road in
ZAR 1,016,544
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 999,995
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,700
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,400
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 950
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,500
Insurance
ZAR 8,000
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 999,995
Estimated finance from ZAR 17,594/month Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:2151cc (2.2L) Torque:440Nm (325 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:185mm (7.3″) Power:148kW (198 bhp) Boot219L (7.7 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 15.6 km/l (37 mpg)
City 12.8 km/l (30 mpg)
Highway 18.5 km/l (44 mpg)

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi EX+ 2WD DCT in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 17,594
Total Interest
ZAR 255,645
Total Payable
ZAR 1,055,645
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi EX+ 2WD DCT

Sorento 2.2 CRDi EX+ 2WD DCT is a South African SUV with a suv body and diesel power.

The Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi EX+ 2WD DCT is the South African entry point to the fourth-generation Sorento range. It delivers the full Sorento experience — large-format three-row interior, powerful 2.2-litre diesel engine, and Kia's seven-year warranty — with front-wheel drive keeping the price below the AWD variants without materially limiting the vehicle's real-world capability for the majority of South African family SUV buyers. The 2.2-litre CRDi turbodiesel produces 148 kW at 3 800 rpm and 440 Nm of torque from 1 750 rpm. The eight-speed automatic transmission — a conventional torque-converter unit rather than a dual-clutch — delivers smooth, confident gearchanges that suit the Sorento's grand-touring character. Front-wheel drive on a vehicle producing 440 Nm of torque requires some engineering thought, and Kia has managed the torque steer tendency effectively. In normal driving the front-wheel-drive layout is effectively transparent — the eight-speed automatic manages torque delivery smoothly, and it's only in extreme throttle applications on slippery surfaces that the layout reveals itself. Fuel consumption of approximately 6.4 L/100km is the EX+ 2WD's practical advantage over the AWD variants. The Sorento's seven-seat interior is the vehicle's primary justification for its size and price. Three proper rows of seating — not the token third-row arrangement of some smaller SUVs — accommodate a growing family or an extended family group with genuine comfort. Boot space behind the third row is limited in seven-seat configuration, but folding the third row creates a substantial cargo area appropriate for family holiday luggage. For a buyer searching the Sorento 2.2 CRDi EX+ 2WD DCT price and specifications in South Africa, the interesting part is the trade-off rather than the feature count. An active listing describes the opportunity; a South African price reference of R999,995 and engine of 2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel describe the conditions around it. A Automatic transmission describes the opportunity; Diesel power and the base trim describe the conditions around it for Sorento 2.2 CRDi EX+ 2WD DCT. A realistic load, route and monthly-distance check will reveal whether the package earns its place on the shortlist for Sorento 2.2 CRDi EX+ 2WD DCT

KIA Sorento — Quick Facts

KIA Sorento Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
2.2 CRDi EX+ 2WD DCT Base Diesel Efficiency15.6 km/l Automatic ZAR 999,995
2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT Top Diesel Efficiency15.6 km/l Automatic ZAR 1,199,995
2.2 CRDi SXL AWD DCT Flagship Diesel Efficiency15.6 km/l Automatic ZAR 1,299,995
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
2.2 CRDi EX+ 2WD DCT Base Diesel Efficiency15.6 km/l Automatic ZAR 999,995
2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT Top Diesel Efficiency15.6 km/l Automatic ZAR 1,199,995
2.2 CRDi SXL AWD DCT Flagship Diesel Efficiency15.6 km/l Automatic ZAR 1,299,995
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KIA Sorento Specifications

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Where the KIA Sorento Fits Best

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The best buyer for Sorento 2.2 CRDi EX+ 2WD DCT can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout. Then compare an active listing and a South African price reference of R999,995 with insurance, tyres, maintenance and the monthly finance payment

City
The second row slides and reclines, allowing passengers to adjust their accommodation to preference, and the third row, while best suited to younger passengers or adults for shorter journeys, is better than the class average for knee room and headroom. The urban test for Sorento 2.2 CRDi EX+ 2WD DCT should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. The vehicle’s a power output of 148 kW @ 3800 rpm is only useful if access and visibility work in practice
Highway
For South African buyers who rarely encounter genuinely slippery roads and never venture off sealed surfaces, the 2WD layout is entirely adequate. For highway buyers, the Sorento 2.2 CRDi EX+ 2WD DCT needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. A 8-Speed DCT transmission helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort
Off-Road
A 8-Speed DCT transmission may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor diesel alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability. Ground clearance is only one part of the rough-road answer for Sorento 2.2 CRDi EX+ 2WD DCT. For Sorento 2.2 CRDi EX+ 2WD DCT, the sensible check is the exact fwd arrangement, tyre specification, load and protection underneath. Stay cautious where the local data does not state clearance or wading depth for Sorento 2.2 CRDi EX+ 2WD DCT. A buyer whose routine includes construction tracks or isolated farm roads should compare a vehicle with documented capability rather than infer it from styling for Sorento 2.2 CRDi EX+ 2WD DCT

KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi EX+ 2WD DCT — Should You Buy It?

Not yet rated: no complete Hagalu editorial review is published for this exact variant. The buyer guidance below is not a scored review.

Sorento 2.2 CRDi EX+ 2WD DCT deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

A fair review of Sorento 2.2 CRDi EX+ 2WD DCT should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of engine of 2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel, a power output of 148 kW @ 3800 rpm and a 8-Speed DCT transmission can be valuable for the right driver

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Diesel
  • ✓Transmission: Automatic
  • ✓Trim: base
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R999,995
  • ✓Engine: 2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
  • ✓Power output: 148 kW @ 3800 rpm
  • ✓Transmission: 8-Speed DCT
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for Sorento 2.2 CRDi EX+ 2WD DCT can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for Sorento 2.2 CRDi EX+ 2WD DCT depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written Sorento 2.2 CRDi EX+ 2WD DCT quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate Sorento 2.2 CRDi EX+ 2WD DCT budget.
  • ✕A short Sorento 2.2 CRDi EX+ 2WD DCT test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕Sorento 2.2 CRDi EX+ 2WD DCT capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent Sorento 2.2 CRDi EX+ 2WD DCT grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published Sorento 2.2 CRDi EX+ 2WD DCT figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm Sorento 2.2 CRDi EX+ 2WD DCT stock and support terms.

KIA Sorento FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi EX+ 2WD DCT is R999,995. This is the vehicle price before finance interest, insurance, registration and any dealer-added options.

The current south african range comprises 2.2 CRDi EX+ 2WD DCT, 2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT, 2.2 CRDi SXL AWD DCT. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi EX+ 2WD DCT is 185 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The listed engine capacity for the KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi EX+ 2WD DCT is 2151 cc, with output shown as 148 kW (198 bhp). Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

The combined fuel-economy figure shown for the KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi EX+ 2WD DCT is around 15.6 km/l.

The best buyer for Sorento 2.2 CRDi EX+ 2WD DCT can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout. Then compare an active listing and a South African price reference of R999,995 with insurance, tyres, maintenance and the monthly finance payment

The second row slides and reclines, allowing passengers to adjust their accommodation to preference, and the third row, while best suited to younger passengers or adults for shorter journeys, is better than the class average for knee room and headroom. The urban test for Sorento 2.2 CRDi EX+ 2WD...

For South African buyers who rarely encounter genuinely slippery roads and never venture off sealed surfaces, the 2WD layout is entirely adequate. For highway buyers, the Sorento 2.2 CRDi EX+ 2WD DCT needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard.

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