Kia Sorento 1.6 T-GDi PHEV 2 5dr Auto Review

Category: 7-seater

Section: Version review

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  • Kia Sorento boot open seats down
  • Kia Sorento driver display
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  • Kia Sorento front driving
  • Kia Sorento front right driving
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  • Kia Sorento headlights
  • Kia Sorento alloy wheel
  • Kia Sorento rear lights
  • Kia Sorento front interior
  • Kia Sorento front seats
  • Kia Sorento infotainment touchscreen
  • Kia Sorento interior controls
  • Kia Sorento door detail
  • Kia Sorento back seats
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  • Kia Sorento boot open seats up
RRP £47,295What Car? Target Price£46,248
Fuel type:
petrol parallel phev
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 entry-level trim makes the most sense in the lineup because it’s the cheapest version of the Sorento but still comes with a decent amount of kit. That includes heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and wireless smartphone mirroring. It’s a shame it misses out on some safety equipment which the higher trim levels get, though.


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Key information

Doors5
Seats7
0-62 MPH8.8 seconds
Fuel TypePetrol Parallel PHEV
GearboxAUTO

Available colours

MPGOfficial overall fuel economy figure

176.6

Boot CapacityHow much space is there?

175

litres

EmissionsOfficial emissions rating

37

g/km