JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We get behind the wheel of two very different SUVs

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In this instalment of John Murdoch's Drive Time, John takes Kia's flagship seven-seater Sorento in hybrid form and the all-electric Subaru Solterra for a spin.

Now in its fourth generation, the Kia Sorento is a large first-class family SUV that offers stacks of kit and space.The Sorento has been a serious player in the large SUV market since it arrived back in 2002, offering seven seats at a price much lower than the opposition were charging for fewer seats and less space.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 It has evolved over the years and this Mk4 version is now much more up-market and rivals many more expensive machines with premium badges.The Sorento is not designed to take you where a Land Rover could go but with its intelligent four-wheel-drive system it does have some off-road ability and will cope with some rough stuff, towing, snow, mud and ice.It is a big lump with the usual Kia face but it is handsome and can carry seven people in comfort along with luggage, making it ideal for larger families or for lifestyle needs.There are a number of engine options but my car was the hybrid with a 1.49kWh battery that works alongside the petrol 1.6litre engine to drive down emissions and boost performance.The Edition is the only trim level available and it has lots of kit including 19-inch black