WHY THIS HYBRID SUV IS ALMOST BRILLIANT KIA SORENTO HYBRID AWD 2025 REVIEW

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The Kia Sorento Hybrid AWD 2025 receives a facelift, aiming to maintain its strong position in the family SUV market against new rivals like the Hyundai Santa Fe and Toyota Kluger. The reviewer praises the updated interior design, high level of specification including dual 12.3-inch displays, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and a useful touch bar interface. Practicality is also a strong suit, with ample second-row space, thoughtful touches like secondary bottle holders, and a decent third row with ISOFIX points. The hybrid system offers refinement over traditional CVTs, and the Australian-tuned suspension handles rough roads well, particularly potholes. However, the reviewer notes the seats are flat and hard, build quality has some squeaks, and the lack of third-row airbags is a significant safety concern. Real-world fuel consumption averaged around 8L/100km, higher than the claimed 5.7L/100km, though urban driving yielded closer to 6L/100km. The reviewer concludes that while the hybrid is refined, the diesel variant offers better value and potentially similar real-world fuel economy for those prioritizing highway driving, making the Sorento a well-rounded but not perfect family SUV.