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Hybrid SUVs: what’s available?<br />
If you fancy a hybrid with more space there are plenty of options<br />
The SUV lends itself perfectly to a hybrid powertrain. With<br />
more space, it means there’s a little more wiggle room for<br />
the batteries and, as a result, it allows for a better boot.<br />
Needless to say, many manufacturers have clocked onto<br />
this, which is why there are so many hybrid SUV offerings<br />
available today.<br />
With such a congested market it can be tricky to find out<br />
which is right for you. Fortunately, we’ve picked out some<br />
of the best options available today.<br />
Kia Sorento PHEV<br />
Kia is on a bit of a roll with its electrified powertrains, so<br />
it came as little surprise when a plug-in hybrid version of<br />
its latest Sorento SUV was announced. It uses a 1.6-litre<br />
petrol engine linked to an electric motor and batteries,<br />
and Kia claims you’ll get around 35 miles of electric-only<br />
driving.<br />
As well as a striking exterior design, the Sorento boasts<br />
a well-made cabin that is fitted with a healthy level of<br />
standard equipment.<br />
BMW X5 xDrive45e<br />
BMW’s X5 has been a core part of the SUV segment for<br />
decades, but more recently it has been added to with<br />
the introduction of a plug-in hybrid variant – badged<br />
X5 xDrive45e. Where this car majors, though, is electric<br />
range; at up to 54 miles, it far exceeds the vast majority of<br />
other hybrids and allows for decent-length journeys to be<br />
completed on battery power alone.<br />
Plus, you still get the premium cabin and sharp looks that<br />
you’d associate with the standard X5.
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