New Kia Sorento 1.6 T-GDi HEV 4 5dr Auto Review

Category: 7-seater

Section: Version review

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  • Kia Sorento interior dashboard
  • Kia Sorento boot open
  • Kia Sorento interior infotainment
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  • Kia Sorento front left driving
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  • Kia Sorento headlights detail
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  • Kia Sorento interior front seats
  • Kia Sorento interior back seats
  • Kia Sorento interior steering wheel detail
  • Kia Sorento interior air-con controls
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RRP£51,685
Fuel type:
hybrid
Gearbox:
auto
Doors:
5 doors

The Kia Sorento is a brilliant seven-seat SUV and, while it's not a bargain, it offers truly fantastic practicality. Most buyers will be best served by the hybrid (HEV) model, although the plug-in (PHEV) will appeal to company car drivers and the diesel is the one to go for if you’re towing. We think the entry-level trim – called 2 – is the best choice.

This range-topping trim pushes the Sorento’s price up very high. It adds rear airbags (it’s a shame the lower trims don’t get this as standard), a panoramic sunroof, a system which lets you park the car remotely via a smartphone and heated rear seats. Because of the price, it’s difficult to recommend.


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Key information

Doors5
Seats7
0-62 MPH9.7 seconds
Fuel TypePetrol/Electric Hybrid
GearboxAUTO

Available colours

MPGOfficial overall fuel economy figure

39.8

Boot CapacityHow much space is there?

N/A

EmissionsOfficial emissions rating

160

g/km