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Affordable luxury

6 months

8 073 km

9,47 L/100 km

+ comfort; space; versatility; AWD system

- gruff engine; limited ground clearance; service experience

Seven figures. To seat an equivalent number of people, that’s what you’ll pay for a large, premium, all-wheel-drive SUV … not good news in cash-strapped times. The one option is to scale down to a smaller, premium version to retain the badge but relinquish practicality. Or you could opt for a more mainstream brand and forsake some perceived kerbside appeal. As if to make an “anti-shrinkflation” statement, the facelifted Kia Sorento arrived at our offices sporting a classy dark hue. With a price tag of R654 995, is it possible for consumers to have

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