No need to beat around the bush: since the disappearance of large minivans, transporting up to seven people without being strangled by punitive taxation forces to turn to SUVs with rechargeable batteries.
Here again, the offer is not extensive, except that of high-end manufacturers.
With its cousin Hyundai, Kia is one of the few to meet the specifications thanks to the new Sorento, from 48,990 euros (5-seater version).
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What responsibility at the wheel of an “autonomous car”?
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Based on a perfectly balanced silhouette, this fourth generation is unrecognizable.
After the period of adaptation to a size more to its advantage in the great American spaces than in our regions, the Sorento never ceases to seduce.
The finish has nothing to envy to more upscale models with the premium finish adopting an embossed leather upholstery, a panoramic glass sunroof and a host of equipment including air conditioning in row 3 and a battery of USB sockets.
The 2.81 m wheelbase ensures first-class cabin space.
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The second row bench slides and the seat backs tilt in several positions.
But the real asset of this SUV is the third row (+ 950 € from level 2, or 53,940 €), cut for two children.
It is accessed by sliding the row 2 outboard seats using a push button.
In this configuration, the trunk becomes truly symbolic, 175 liters instead of 898 liters in 5 places.
Rear seat folded down, the volume climbs to 2,077 l.
Cast pipe
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The best is yet to come: this large SUV starts in electric and maintains this mode for nearly 50 km.
On condition of adopting a cast pipe.
The 13.8 kWh battery never fully discharges, but allow at least 3 h 25 min on a 16A wallbox to restore its capacities, due to an on-board charger of only 3.3 kW.
Alternatively, switch to hybrid mode and let the 180 hp 1.6 TGDI 4-cylinder and 91 hp electric machine work to deliver 265 hp in concert via a 6-speed automatic transmission that drives all four wheels.
With a mass of 2.1 tons to move, the power does not always seem present, but, miracle of electricity, this SUV announces a consumption of 1.6 l / 100 km, or 38 g / km of CO2.
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Technical sheet
Engines: 4 cylinders, turbo gasoline, 1,598 cm3, 180 hp, 265 Nm + 1 electric motor of 91 hp (cumulative power: 265 hp)
Transmission: Integral, auto.
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Dimensions: L. 4.81, l.
1.90, h.
1.69 m
Weight: 1,940 kg (5 places), 1,982 kg (7 places)
Consumption: 1.6 l / 100 km
CO2 emissions: 38 g / km
Electric range: 57 km
Speed: 193 km / h
Price: from 48,990 €