Read Full Story Here: https://www.drive.com.au/reviews/2022...
Click Here to Subscribe: http://drivesoci.al/1Cuo50FO51C
Will the addition of a plug-in hybrid system add to the appeal of an already excellent platform? Trent Nikolic drives the 2022 Sorento PHEV to find out whether the claimed electric-only range delivers in the real world.

- Real-world EV range is impressive
- Signature Sorento positives remain
- Standard inclusions and interior quality

#SorentoPHEV #PHEV #Kia

We're testing the GT-Line specification here, which is the only trim grade for the Sorento PHEV. It's priced from $79,330 before on-road costs and from launch Kia is running an $81,990 drive away deal. 

The standard equipment list is long, in keeping with GT-Line grade across the Kia range. 19-inch alloy wheels with a machined finish are standard, and there’s a full-size spare. You also get a panoramic sunroof, plenty of body colour and satin finish trim, LED headlights and taillights and privacy glass. 

Inside the cabin, the only differences you'll see are the controls for the EV functionality, which allow you to force the Sorento into pure EV mode for example as we did on test. Everything we like about the standard Sorento remains the case with the PHEV model. The cabin is spacious, trimmed with quality materials and premium in its execution. It's comfortable too, with plenty of room for the family on longer road trips. 

There's a 1.6L turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which generates 195kW and 350Nm when combined with the electric motor. We managed to get 69km of pure electric driving in the real world, an impressive return and more than the official Kia claim.

The engine is mated to a six-speed automatic and an all-wheel drive system. Kia claims 1.6L/100km and with somewhere between 57 and 69km of pure electric power, that first 100km will indeed use very little fuel. The long term average of our test car over 1200km, was 4.9L/100km - still impressive for a large SUV. 
______________________________________________________________________________________________

Welcome to a new Drive! Two iconic Australian brands, Drive and CarAdvice, have now been merged. Discover the latest and most authoritative automotive commentary, reviews, advice, car culture and comparisons, new car showrooms and valuable Drive Car of the Year content all now under one roof at Drive.com.au.

Drive will showcase the best of the automotive industry, to help drivers discover, find, and own the cars that inspire and meet their needs.

https://www.drive.com.au/
  / drive.com.au  
  / drivecomau