The Sorento has long been a favourite SUV of mine. In fact, not so long ago I drove the normal hybrid version.

Being the GT- Line means that it is absolutely packed with luxury, comfort and safety features. Kia does a great job with those.

The Plug in hybrid model has a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with a small electric motor and battery. This combination allows for enough performance to keep the Sorento moving easily.

However, the small EV Only range of around 50km is a bit short for daily driving. It means that you most likely will need to charge every night for it to be useful.

For new families there are isofix and top tether points for baby seats and the boot is large enough with the rear seats folded, for all the gear you need. Rear seats have plenty of leg and knee room for adults and baby seats. The rear seats are best left for shorter occupants.

The main issue I have with the Plug in Hybrid model is that it costs from $84,660 dollars plus the usual costs. That is some $11,500 dollars more expensive than the normal hybrid model, which is really good, and I just can’t see the value.

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What is good?

• Subtle exterior styling
• Packed with standard features
• Interior layout, space

What is not so good

• Sub-par EV only range
• Expensive compared to the hybrid model
• No full size spare tyre

Sorento GT-LINE PHEV buyers could also look at:

Buyers of the Sorento GT-LINE PHEV could look at: Peugeot 5008 GT Hybrid, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Toyota Kluger Hybrid

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The latest generation was launched in 2020 and received an upgrade early this year.

The Sorento comes in a four-model range and a number of engine choices. Models are the S, Sport, Sport + and the GT-Line

There is a 3.5 litre petrol, version in all four models and comes in front wheel drive only with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

The familiar 2.2 litre turbo diesel comes in all four models and all-wheel drive only along with an eight speed DCT.

There is also the 1.6L Hybrid engine that comes in the GT-Line in both front wheel drive and all-wheel drive. The PHEV is coming soon.

The updated styling makes the Sorento look even better. Inside the GT-Line ambience is excellent. It’s comfortable, spacious and quiet.

I love the 12.5-inch central touch screen and the huge digital instrument cluster. Also, on those cold winter morning the heated seats are much appreciated.

My favourite version of the Sorento is the diesel GT-Line but I could be tempted by the hybrid GT-Line in all wheel drive.

There is a reason the Kia Sorento is popular, That’s because its exceptionally good.

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Instead of the Kia Sorento GT Line buyers could look at:

This size SUV is ideal for families, that’s why the segment is so popular with buyer and thus car brands. They come with seven seats mostly, usually AWD and plenty of space for a family.

Buyers could look at the: Hyundai Santa Fe, Peugeot 5008 GT, Toyota Kluger, Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan Pathfinder, Subaru Outback and Skoda Kodiaq.  

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