Kia Sorento 1.6 T-GDi HEV 2 5dr Auto Review
Category: Large SUV
Section: Version review
The model
Read full reviewThe Kia Sorento's price tag overlaps premium-badged rivals, but it's a fine large SUV that’s more spacious than a Discovery Sport – its seven seats are all fit for adults and come as standard. Our pick is the 1.6 T-GDi HEV hybrid, which offers sensible running costs, and we'd stick to the cheapest 2 trim because it is still well kitted out. Its toughest challenge is the similarly spacious yet cheaper Peugeot 5008.
get the best priceThe trim
See full equipmentNo Sorento is badly equipped, with even ‘2’ models getting 17in alloy wheels, seven seats, dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and adaptive cruise control. Front and rear parking sensors, a rear-view camera, LED headlights and lane-keeping assist are also bundled in. Infotainment is taken care of by an 8.0in touchscreen with a DAB radio, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It’s a shame you can’t add any options apart from metallic paint, but it’s still our pick of the range.
The engine
See full engine specsThis hybrid model combines a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine with a small battery pack and electric motor. The electric-only range is only short distances in stop-start traffic, but fuel economy is reasonable for such a big SUV – in our real-world testing, it averaged nearly 38mpg. Performance is perfectly adequate with 0-60mph in 8.7sec and it’s the cheapest way into a Sorento, too.
Key information
40.9
813
litres
158
g/km
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