Firstly, I really like the styling. Somehow, Kia has managed to make a large SUV look sleek rather than bulky. I’m also a fan of the interior design and overall ambience. Everything is well laid out and feels premium. One small gripe is that the air-conditioning controls sit within the large central touchscreen and can be a little awkward to use. That said, the 25-inch display itself is impressive.

There are some clever design touches too, like the front sunshades with a slide-out section that offers extra protection when pulled to the side. The wireless charging tray means no cables cluttering up the cabin, and wireless smartphone connectivity makes staying connected easy. Dual-zone climate control also allows me to keep bub at a comfortable temperature, which every mum will appreciate.

My music taste has definitely shifted from my usual playlists to a steady stream of nursery rhymes, but I still love the premium BOSE sound system — and so does bub.

Priced from around $86,000 plus on-road costs, the Sorento GT-Line PHEV is expensive — about $12,000 more than the regular hybrid, which I would choose.

Aside from the price, the Kia Sorento GT-Line PHEV AWD gets the mum-and-bub approval.

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Buyers of the GT-Line PHEV could look at : Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota Kluger Hybrid, Peugeot 5008 GT Hybrid, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Touring, Mazda CX-80, Subaru Outback,

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PHEV stands for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle, which allows drivers to use it as a fully electric SUV for short trips, up to 50 kilometres. Once the battery is depleted, it operates like a normal hybrid.

The top-spec model offers seven seats and packs numerous features. I’ve always enjoyed the Sorento as a family SUV — it’s well thought out and very easy to live with.

Installing the baby seat was straightforward, with ISOFIX and top tether points, and doors that open wide enough to make access easy. What did stand out, though, was just how much space a baby seat takes up. With it installed, rear-seat room felt a little tight.

As a five-seater, there’s plenty of boot space for all the baby gear. However, if you need to use all seven seats, luggage space becomes very limited — something mums will definitely want to factor in.

Around town, the Sorento is easy and comfortable to drive. The 1.6-litre petrol hybrid engine feels smooth and economical.

With an EV only range of about 50k  it’s a bit impractical. Having recently driven the regular hybrid Sorento, I actually prefer that option — it’s simpler to live with and more affordable too.

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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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