Suv Diesel Automatic AWD 7-seat

KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT

Price in Johannesburg, 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 SX AWD DCT is a South African SUV with a suv body and diesel power.
ZAR 1,199,995
On-road in
ZAR 1,225,394
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 1,199,995
Registration allowance
ZAR 4,500
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,800
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 1,200
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 3,500
Insurance
ZAR 14,400
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 1,199,995
Estimated finance from ZAR 21,113/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 SX AWD 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 21,113
Total Interest
ZAR 306,774
Total Payable
ZAR 1,266,774
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 SX AWD DCT

Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT is a South African SUV with a suv body and diesel power.

The Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT adds all-wheel drive to the Sorento's substantial capability, creating a family SUV that can handle South Africa's full geographical range — from the Cape Winelands' wet winter roads to KwaZulu-Natal's North Coast summer downpours, from the Highveld's summer thunderstorm-saturated surfaces to the early sections of North West's unpaved game reserve access roads. The mechanical package uses the same 148 kW, 440 Nm 2.2-litre CRDi turbodiesel engine as the EX+ 2WD, mated to the eight-speed automatic transmission. The AWD system is an intelligent, electronically controlled unit that operates in front-wheel drive under normal conditions and distributes torque to the rear wheels when the system detects wheel slip or when road conditions suggest that AWD engagement is beneficial. It's not a low-range off-road system in the Fortuner's tradition; it's a traction management system designed to maximise grip on surfaces ranging from wet tar to moderately loose gravel. The SX specification adds equipment over the EX+ to justify its position in the range hierarchy. The quality leather, dual curved screen arrangement (if specified for the local market), comprehensive infotainment, and three genuine rows of seating are all present. The seven-seat configuration accommodates South African extended family travel that is a genuine and frequent use case — school runs with multiple children, family gatherings, and the traditional long-weekend drive to the coast or the bush. Competing against the Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2D AWD and the Mazda CX-8 2.2D AWD, the Sorento SX AWD makes its case on engine power, interior size, warranty length, and value. The Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT has a clearer South African buying case when its suv shape is connected to the work it must do. The useful starting points are an active listing and a South African price reference of R1,199,995; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size for Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT. For family travel, the deciding question is whether the vehicle remains comfortable and affordable after ordinary fuel, insurance, tyre and service costs are included for Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD 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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Who buys this

A shopper researching Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT should separate need from showroom appeal. The best buyer for Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout. That may be the space for a family, the access needed for work or the cost of keeping a second vehicle for Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT. Start with passengers, cargo, parking, monthly kilometres and road surface for Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT. Then compare an active listing and a South African price reference of R1,199,995 with insurance, tyres, maintenance and the monthly finance payment for Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT

City
The Mazda CX-8 is the premium alternative, with superior interior materials but a shorter warranty and higher running costs. Around town, Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. The relevance of an active listing becomes obvious on a busy weekday, while a South African price reference of R1,199,995 is worth checking before a purchase built around tight parking or frequent loading
Highway
On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT out with the load it normally carries. For highway buyers, the Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Check how it tracks on uneven tar, how the transmission responds after a downshift and whether the boot or load area remains usable for Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT. 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 for Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT
Off-Road
If the Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT will leave smooth tar, test the actual road rather than the image around it. Check a South African price reference of R1,199,995 against the stated drivetrain. The rough-road question has to be answered by hardware for Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT. On a known gravel or farm access section, inspect clearance, tyre sidewalls, underbody exposure, approach angles and recovery access for Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT. 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 for Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT. Keep the speed and route within what the exact local derivative can support for Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT

KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD 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 SX AWD DCT deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT is easiest to recommend when the buyer can point to a concrete benefit in Diesel power and accept the limitation represented by the top trim. A fair review of Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD 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 for Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT. The same package may feel expensive or inconvenient if the vehicle spends its life in a different role for Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT. Drive the exact version loaded as it will be used, then read the service, warranty, tyre and insurance costs beside the purchase price for Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Diesel
  • ✓Transmission: Automatic
  • ✓Trim: top
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R1,199,995
  • ✓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 SX AWD DCT can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT budget.
  • ✕A short Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT stock and support terms.

KIA Sorento FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT is R1,199,995. 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 SX AWD 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 SX AWD 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 SX AWD DCT is around 15.6 km/l.

A shopper researching Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT should separate need from showroom appeal. The best buyer for Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout.

The Mazda CX-8 is the premium alternative, with superior interior materials but a shorter warranty and higher running costs. Around town, Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration.

On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT out with the load it normally carries. For highway buyers, the Sorento 2.2 CRDi SX AWD DCT needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard.

Buyers researching the KIA Sorento often compare it with rivals such as Omoda C9 SHS , Changan Deepal S07 , Toyota Land Cruiser Prado , Toyota Land Cruiser 76 , Lexus UX . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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