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

Category: 7-seater

Section: Version review

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RRP £56,995What Car? Target Price£54,605
Fuel type:
hybrid
Gearbox:
auto
Doors:
5 doors

The Sorento is a brilliant seven-seat SUV and, while it's relatively expensive, it comes with loads of standard equipment and great practicality. Most buyers will be best served by the hybrid (HEV) model, although the plug-in (PHEV) will appeal to company car drivers.

This is now your only trim choice for the Sorento, but it comes with everything you’d need and more.

The PHEV uses the same engine as the self-charging Sorento but has 261bhp, a quicker 8.4sec 0-62mph time and it will travel (officially) for up to 35 miles on a single battery charge. It's a great option for company car buyers looking to save tax, but not our favourite because it's more expensive than the HEV. If you can keep the battery charged up all the time it will save you a lot on fuel, though.


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Key information

Doors5
Seats7
0-62 MPH8.7 seconds
Fuel TypePetrol/Plug-In Elec Hybrid
GearboxAUTO

Available colours

MPGOfficial overall fuel economy figure

176.6

Boot CapacityHow much space is there?

604

litres

EmissionsOfficial emissions rating

38

g/km