Kia Sorento review

Prices start at a just under £29k. But go heavy on spec and things can get a lot more expensive: we’ve reached the point where a Kia is breaching the £40k ceiling.

And, yes, it’s steep. But on top-spec models, Kia will throw in more tech and acronym-happy safety kit than we’ve ever seen on anything previously. There’s adaptive cruise control, lane departure warnings, blind spot detectors, traffic sign recognition, a massive one-piece panoramic sunroof, 360-degree cameras and self-parking to name a few.

But with its more accomplished looks, all that new tech, plus the better driving dynamics and improved interior, if there’s ever a Kia to justify that cost, it’s this one. And as always, there's a monster warranty and a great reliability record to back it all up.