Kia Sorento: good value 4×4

Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi XS auto

What is it?

Bigger brother to Sportage model but with extra four-wheel drive beef. There’s a selectable low ratio box for more demanding off-road conditions. For normal conditions, let the torque on demand four-wheel drive system send the grip to the wheels that need it most.

What’s hot?

• Smooth auto box
• Brisk pace from willing diesel engine
• Quality of interior finish
• Brilliantly simple and easy to use in-car entertainment system
• Good level of equipment includes dual zone climate control, leather
• Commanding view from the driver’s seat

What’s not?

• Likes to wallow rather than drive round corners
• Grey leather seats look fake (they’re not)
• Engine can get a little vocal

What you need to Know?

P11D Value:	23,880
Monthly Rental*:	426
Tax Band when posted:	35%
Monthly BiK:	139.50 (20%)/£279 (40%)
Engine:	2.5-litre four-cyl turbo diesel
CO2 Emissions:	228g/km
Power/torque:	168bhp/289lb ft
Economy:	32.8mpg

Monthly rental courtesy of HSBC DriverQuote. Based on 36-month/30,000-mile contract hire agreement with maintenance.

Business Car Manager Road Test Rating

Lots of four-wheel drive for the money – especially compared to a Freelander – and a very likeable car, too. Excellent if you have some serious towing requirements. But its benefit-in-kind tax is steep compared to the more upmarket Freelander. But Sorento’s monthly contract hire costs will be lower.