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KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi SXL AWD DCT

Price in Port Elizabeth, 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 SXL AWD DCT is a South African SUV with a suv body and diesel power.
ZAR 1,299,995
On-road in
ZAR 1,320,894
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 1,299,995
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,900
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,500
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 1,000
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,800
Insurance
ZAR 11,700
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 1,299,995
Estimated finance from ZAR 22,872/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 SXL 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 22,872
Total Interest
ZAR 332,339
Total Payable
ZAR 1,372,339
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 SXL AWD DCT

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

As the flagship variant in South Africa, the SXL combines the most comprehensive equipment available in the Sorento range with the intelligent AWD system and the 148 kW, 440 Nm 2.2-litre CRDi engine, producing a vehicle that competes with family SUVs priced well above it on specification while retaining the seven-year warranty as a decisive advantage. Kia applies its broadest possible equipment list to the SXL, including panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats, electric adjustment on the front seats with memory function, a premium audio system (potentially Bose specification for local market), second-row heating, and the most advanced driver assistance package available on the Sorento platform. The result is a cabin that delivers genuine luxury ambience without the price premium of European alternatives. South Africa's climate is among the world's most suited to this feature, and Kia has correctly identified it as a differentiator for the flagship variant. The third-row seating in the SXL maintains the Sorento's advantage in this regard. Seven genuine seats — not the token accommodation of some competitors — means the SXL can legitimately carry families of seven with the kind of comfort expected at this price point. Second-row heating in the SXL is a thoughtful addition for South Africa's Highveld winter nights, when temperatures drop sharply after sunset and passengers in the second row appreciate the ability to warm their own seating zone. The Fortuner's advantages remain its low-range transfer case, its ladder-frame construction, its unmatched residual values, and the comfort level that comes from buying the most familiar large SUV in Africa. A proper look at the Sorento 2.2 CRDi SXL AWD DCT begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, a South African price reference of R1,299,995 sits beside engine of 2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel, while a power output of 148 kW @ 3800 rpm sets a practical boundary

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

The Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi SXL AWD DCT is the definitive expression of what Kia's large family SUV can be. Sorento 2.2 CRDi SXL AWD DCT makes the most sense for an owner whose route and budget agree with engine of 2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel

City
Additional camera coverage, improved parking assistance, and expanded warning systems all contribute to making the SXL the technologically most complete Sorento available. Drive the Sorento 2.2 CRDi SXL AWD DCT through the tightest parking area, a steep ramp, a speed hump and stop-start traffic. A 8-Speed DCT transmission matters when the cabin or load is full, and a 8-Speed DCT transmission can change the cost of repeated short trips
Highway
Run Sorento 2.2 CRDi SXL AWD DCT at legal cruising speed, include a hill and a safe overtake, and see whether the driver can remain relaxed after an hour. The interaction between a power output of 148 kW @ 3800 rpm, a 8-Speed DCT transmission and a 8-Speed DCT transmission is more informative than maximum speed
Off-Road
Against the Toyota Fortuner 2.8 GD-6 4x4 Automatic — South Africa's reference large SUV — the Sorento SXL AWD's case rests on interior quality, technology depth, cabin space, and warranty length. For Sorento 2.2 CRDi SXL AWD DCT, the sensible check is the exact awd arrangement, tyre specification, load and protection underneath

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

The buying case for Sorento 2.2 CRDi SXL AWD DCT is specific. A South African price reference of R1,299,995 gives it a reason to be considered, while engine of 2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel and a power output of 148 kW @ 3800 rpm set the boundaries

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Diesel
  • ✓Transmission: Automatic
  • ✓Trim: flagship
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R1,299,995
  • ✓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 SXL AWD DCT can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for Sorento 2.2 CRDi SXL AWD DCT depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written Sorento 2.2 CRDi SXL AWD DCT quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate Sorento 2.2 CRDi SXL AWD DCT budget.
  • ✕A short Sorento 2.2 CRDi SXL AWD DCT test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕Sorento 2.2 CRDi SXL AWD DCT capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent Sorento 2.2 CRDi SXL AWD DCT grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published Sorento 2.2 CRDi SXL AWD DCT figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm Sorento 2.2 CRDi SXL AWD DCT stock and support terms.

KIA Sorento FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi SXL AWD DCT is R1,299,995. 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 SXL 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 SXL 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 SXL AWD DCT is around 15.6 km/l.

The Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi SXL AWD DCT is the definitive expression of what Kia's large family SUV can be. Sorento 2.2 CRDi SXL AWD DCT makes the most sense for an owner whose route and budget agree with engine of 2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel

Additional camera coverage, improved parking assistance, and expanded warning systems all contribute to making the SXL the technologically most complete Sorento available. Drive the Sorento 2.2 CRDi SXL AWD DCT through the tightest parking area, a steep ramp, a speed hump and stop-start traffic.

Run Sorento 2.2 CRDi SXL AWD DCT at legal cruising speed, include a hill and a safe overtake, and see whether the driver can remain relaxed after an hour. The interaction between a power output of 148 kW @ 3800 rpm, a 8-Speed DCT transmission and a 8-Speed DCT transmission is more informative...

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