At the end of 2020, the Korean firm presented the new Kia Sorento, a large SUV that meets the true needs of a large family. With its 4.81 meters long by 1.90 m wide and 1.70 m high, it is capable of offering space for seven passengers . This type of SUV usually involves significant fuel consumption, even more so if we take into account the amount of equipment that we can incorporate into this model. With the intention of reducing this cost, and reducing the environmental impact of its commercialization, Kia will also sell a plug-in hybrid variant of the Sorento. The key to this model is the possibility of driving for 57 kilometers in 100% electric mode , with the economic savings it entails, and earning the DGT zero label. A badge that will allow you to access the center of the Spanish capitals and move at will in episodes of pollution.
If you do not have the opportunity to plug in the Kia Sorento throughout the day, it is better to opt for the other variant available in Spain. It is a diesel model with 201 hp of power and 440 Nm of maximum torque, which starts at 41,265 euros if you want front-wheel drive and automatic transmission. If you will use it to access difficult terrain or travel in winter, it is advisable to bet on the all- wheel drive model that starts at 48,073 euros . Today, however, we come to talk about the 1.6 T-DGi HEV or, what is the same, the Kia Sorento PHEV.
Asian firms have gotten the hang of it when it comes to design. This new Sorento is pleasing to the eye, and that it does not follow the canons established in Europe. Its style is more in line with American tastes, with blunt cars and square shapes reminiscent of the typical GMC from across the pond. Moreover, in Spain it has no competition as such, since the BMW X3 xDrive30e or the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 e 4MATIC are not available with seven seats and are somewhat smaller in size. We tell you more about this plug-in hybrid in the gallery.
