Do PHEVs work for long journeys ? - 2021 Kia Sorento 4 PHEV

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3 жыл бұрын

I filmed this one a couple of months ago. How much stuff can you get in the Kia Sorento and can that include a bike ? I then needed to drive to Cornwall with both pups. A great way to find out how good the Kia Sorento 4 P|HEV is on a long journey but I also wanted to see how the fuel economy suffers when you aren't able to charge over night and have to complete a long journey.
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@johngoodall7097 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for inviting us along and to see what a plug in hybrid is like, seems practical and comfy 👍👍👍🚘🚘🚘

@dangreasley7934 2 жыл бұрын

Great consumer review and agree I've had 2 PHEVs now and its all about keeping them charged. It's how they work to best effect. :)

@bertie1989 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this upload, the first video I have seen of a real life long distance test in a Phev. I previously owned a C-HR hybrid and frankly on the motorway the MPG was shocking so pleased some PHEV’s perform significantly better as my next car might be a plug in hybrid

@chitpaul 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. Just done a London, Lands End and return this week, LKA, and adaptive cruise is great on a long run.

@paulhunter205 2 жыл бұрын

Great review. Best use of PHEV EV range on long trips is to use EV on the urban/back roads and "HEV only" on main roads. Save the battery for the first & last few miles. Trip reset on re-fuelling is an optional user setting that can be changed in the config menu.

@jamesenglish8639 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed Sam Moore’s podcasts are brilliant , so informative an relaxing . Really helps me to relax and forget about running a stressful business . Keep up the good work Ped , my Mrs loves the pups 👍

@damo5701 2 жыл бұрын

@lotuselam 2 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy your video's, so jeal of the view! Keep them coming!!

@matthieunedelec3044 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings from the other side of the Channel! 🇫🇷. Great review, and a very useful insight on how the Sorento PHEV behaves on long journeys. Mine (on order with delivery expected early next Year) will have to cover similar journeys occasionally (5 hours trips) so I truly appreciate to know in advance how it is likely to behave. Can’t wait ! Thanks a lot for sharing this review (and also the previous one on the Sorento). 👍🏻

@richslaney 2 жыл бұрын

Impressed with how quiet and smooth and comfortable the Sorento looks.

@philipparkes5682 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ped

@dlwarren5340 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for uploading this, you’ve changed my mind massively about PHEVs.

@chasbranson6905 2 жыл бұрын

I also have driven to the the South West recently on holiday in a Kia Sorento 2 PHEV and I can agree totally with everything Pete says. I would say I was achieving 55mpg at first then dropping as you are forced to use less electric. I had a real load on though 3 large adult and a 50kg dog and a full boot of at least 150kgs.The gearbox and drive configurations keep your mind occupied for the best combination. The funny thing is if you go into sport mode as I would do for some of the windies, you will RECHARGE THE BATTERY COMPLETELY. Which is great if you're worried about battery level. But in sport mode your mpg drops to around 42-44mpg.

@georgedaville4662 2 жыл бұрын

Been looking forward to this one Ped. I have always been sceptical about plug in hybrids, however, you have opened my eyes to the reality of living with one. The Kia looks a fantastic motor and is very well specced. Spacious, comfortable and quite economical for a vehicle of it’s size. You looked well chilled at the wheel, and the girls were mega-chilled. Really enjoyed that journey with you. PS also love a Doombar or two 🍺 Cheers Ped 🍻

@coltoncleveringa8004 2 жыл бұрын

Was wondering when this video was gonna drop lol! So awesome to see the pups as well! Hope everyone is doing great staying safe and healthy! What a cool bike Sir Pete! Wow what a beautiful place Sir Pete

@jasonroughley1835 2 жыл бұрын

I've really enjoyed this vlog! I'm in the process of choosing a large company car, and this is ticking all the boxes, and this video has been the most valuable one so far! Thanks very much 😀

@smallmj2886 Жыл бұрын

I love taking my Prius Prime on long trips. I may not get the phenomenal mileage that I do on short trips, but the mileage is still very, very good. Some people say that PHEV's are no good for people who take long journeys, but they are way better than gas only vehicles. They may not be better than HEV's for long trips, but when I was buying here in Canada the rebates on the PHEV Prius Prime brought it down to a similar cost as an HEV Prius. That made it a no-brainer to go for the PHEV over the HEV.

@garethedwards2883 2 жыл бұрын

The look from the pup was " What are you going on about and get that camera out of my face", love it :)

@kevincross9206 2 жыл бұрын

Any journey would be worth that view. You’re a lucky man 👍🏻.

@wilsonroofer Жыл бұрын

I just picked up my new honda civic ehev from cardiff. 4.5 hour journey back on A/B roads most of the way and got over 65mpg. Absolutley made up with it. Only used quarter of a tank back up to liverpool. You really need to try one. Best car iv driven in years