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2023 · Kia · Diesel

Sorento

2.2CRDi 4WD 7-Seater Auto

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Cost to own / mo

R11,515

R9/km

Market price

R867,995

Annual total

R138,180

Monthly cost breakdown

Based on 15,000 km/year · SA 2026 rates

FuelR2,584
InsuranceR1,519
MaintenanceR1,160
Licence discR60
Running costs / moR5,323
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR6,192
Cost to own / moR11,515

Specifications

Body type
SUV
Transmission
Automatic
Engine
2.2L
Power
147 kW
Torque
436 Nm
Driven wheels
All Wheel Drive
Seats
7
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
194 g/km
Maintenance score70/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

How this estimate works

Every figure assumes 15,000 km per year and uses current South African rates. The estimate is the sum of five parts:

  • Fuel— the vehicle’s claimed consumption × 15,000 km × the current price (95 ULP R26.63/L, diesel R27.93/L). Electric vehicles show R0 fuel.
  • Insurance— an actuarial baseline of about 2.1% of the vehicle’s value per year. Not a personal quote; your premium depends on your age, area, history and excess.
  • Maintenance— modelled from each vehicle’s maintenance score (higher score = cheaper to run).
  • Licence disc — estimated by body type as a proxy for weight, since SA licence fees are weight- and province-based.
  • Depreciation— declining-balance value loss on the car’s current age. Shown as a cost, but it’s value lost, not cash spent.

These are estimates to compare vehicles fairly, not quotes or financial advice. Full methodology →

Fuel rates last updated 27 June 2026.

Drive Score

55/ 100

How this SUV ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.

Value15
Efficiency30
Reliability76
Practicality99

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