JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We review the recently revamped KIa Sorento PHEV and reveal details of new version of VW Tiguan SUV

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In this instalment of John Murdoch's Drive Time, John reviews the recently revamped KIa Sorento PHEV and reveals details of a new and powerful version of the popular VW Tiguan SUV.

A couple of weeks back I travelled to Surrey for the launch of the redesigned and refreshed seven-seat Kia Sorento SUV.The family-friendly SUV is now better than ever and also enjoys the bonus of a price cut with the new range starting from £41,995 - £3030 less than the model it replaces.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The updated model offers three grades to choose from ‘2’, ‘3’ and ‘4’ and all offer stacks of equipment and technology.Each variant is available with the choice of three power plants - a 2.2-litre diesel, 1.6-litre turbocharged-petrol hybrid, or a 1.6-litre turbocharged-petrol plug-in hybrid at the top of the range.The HEV and PHEV Sorento variants are equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission, while diesel models receive an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission.I sampled them all on the launch but now I have had the opportunity to spend more time with the PHEV model in the top four specification and it is now a luxury product capable of competing with the best in the business.The updated Sorento takes design inspiration from the brand’s all-new electric flagship SUV, the Kia EV9 and so there are