KIA SORENTO 1.6 T-GDI HEV 4
Price £46,945 Kerbweight 2006kg
What’s new?
Pretty much everything. It resembles the outgoing model, but the latest Kia Sorento is a new car that marks perhaps the most radical evolution in its history.
Instead of a diesel-only range, buyers can opt for a full hybrid, with a plug-in hybrid also available. There is still a diesel, but it’s only available in mid-spec ‘3’ trim.
As well as more variety in the engine line-up, the Sorento is bigger and roomier than before, and there are new connectivity and driver assistance features.
We’re testing the top-spec regular hybrid, the 1.6 T-GDi HEV 4.
What are we looking for?
The Sorento has a been a stalwart of the towing world for two decades. Can the new, high-tech, high-price Kia continue to appeal to its loyal caravanning owners?
Towing ability
As a caravanner, you might now be asking: “Should I swap to a hybrid Sorento or stick with diesel?” Well, the hybrid is the heavier of the two, with a kerbweight of 2006kg rather than 1954kg. Both have a maximum noseweight of 100kg.
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