Sorento hybrid offers best of both worlds

Kia's plug-in EV curbs range anxiety while giving a greener option, writes Julie Marshall

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Over the past few months, I've started to appreciate electric vehicles more as their range continues to improve.

However, I still prefer a hybrid, as it offers the best of both worlds. This week, I'm testing the Kia Sorento PHEV (plugin hybrid). It's one of three powertrain options available for the Sorento, alongside hybrid and diesel variants.

The Sorento comes with three trim levels: '2', '3', and '4'. I admit, the naming is not very imaginative.

All versions feature four-wheel drive and come with an automatic transmission as standard.

The Sorento is exclusively a seven-seater. Although the 1.6-litre engine has a significant load to lug when full of passengers and luggage, it performs admirably and is not sluggish.