Detailed test of the Kia Sorento in diesel form with reference to the petrol V6 and hybrid models, plus interior, safety, value for money and more.

The Kia Sorento is a large SUV that competes with the Toyota Kluger, Hyundai Santa Fe and Palisade, Mazda CX-8, Skoda Kodiaq and others.

While the Sorento is being updated with a facelift soon, the pre-facelift version continues to be good value for money.

The Sorento is available with a 2.2-litre diesel engine, a 3.5-litre petrol V6, and two different petrol-electric hybrids.

Time codes:

0:00 - Kia Sorento basics
0:17 - Price
0:32 - In this video
1:02 - Interior
1:28 - Seats
1:41 - Infotainment
2:45 - Quality
3:03 - Storage
3:24 - Second row
4:24 - Third row access
4:40 - Third row comfort
5:29 - Pre-facelift styling
5:46 - Boot space
6:28 - Full size spare wheel
6:42 - Fuel economy test
7:00 - Diesel vs V6 vs hybrid
7:23 - Warranty
7:30 - Comprehensive insurance
7:38 - What’s it like to drive?
8:18 - Turbo diesel engine
8:46 - Petrol V6 engine
9:00 - Hybrid engines
9:18 - PHEV
9:45 - Handling
10:13 - Ride quality
10:32 - Dual-clutch transmission
11:06 - Safety technology
11:28 - Verdict

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