I drive 10,000 miles pa diesel or petrol turbo

About 9 years ago you recommended the Kia Sorento - we bought the petrol engine automatic one, it has proved a first class trouble free motor. We would like the same or similar again.

We drive about 10,000 miles a year. Current model Sorentos' are all diesels. Audi Q5 has a petrol engine with turbo?

Can not see my wife parking outside the shoe shop and waiting two minutes for the turbo to cool!

Asked on 2 September 2012 by 753mick

Answered by Honest John
Not many petrol auto 4WDs. Currently the RAV-4 2.0i Valvematic Multidrive S is the most efficient, but new model round the corner. The new Honda CR-V petrol auto is disappointing. Testing another new Sorento in October.
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