
I have always preferred lighter coloured interior upholstery. Comfortable seats and a quiet cabin are desirable. I'm not wedded to BMW and would consider something cheaper but of decent quality, finish and accessories. I have got used to a larger car, and automatic is a must. My motoring is a mixture of local journeys and longer runs of up to 300 miles round trips, including the London area. I'm looking to replace it with a CAZ compliant vehicle that fulfills the role. The rear seats fold to accommodate my ladders and other long equipment. It's been my third 5 Series, used for my work as a surveyor.
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"My 2014 2.0-litre diesel auto BMW 5 Series falls foul of the clean air zone (CAZ) requirements. Looking for a second opinion? Why not check out heycar's Kia Sorento review Unlike rivals such as the Skoda Kodiaq it's a seven-seater in which adults could easily tolerate the third row, while there's a wealth of neat touches and versatility to make family life less stressful than it otherwise might be.Īnd yes, you still get Kia's industry-leading seven-year warranty for added peace of mind. Kia hasn't forgotten the basics with the latest Sorento, though.
Kia sorento full#
The 'self-charging' full hybrid aims to offer diesel-like economy with added smoothness, while the PHEV will allow many with easy charging capability to commute entirely on electric power. Sure, you can still have the Mk4 Sorento with an oil-burning motor if you wish - large SUVs are likely to be the last bastion of the fuel – but the marketing focus is on the two new hybrid options. With the added desirability comes more technology, comfort and luxury features than ever, but the key shift is the move away from the sole reliance on diesel. The latest model pushes the boundaries further, with arguably the most showroom appeal to date. That culminated in the third-gen Sorento of 2015, which was the car most able to banish the "for a Kia" chatter and become a genuinely competitive family SUV in its own right. Over the years the Sorento became less of a 4x4 workhorse and gained more style, greater refinement and a feeling of quality that took a noticeable leap with each generation. You've only got to look back two decades to find the original Sorento, an unsophisticated five-seat SUV with a crude (but rugged) ladder chassis and very little in the way of surprise and delight bar an appealing showroom price.
