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Peugeot 5008 Hybrid 145 GT Price: £42,770 Powertrain: 1.2 turbo 3cyl MHEV, 143bhp 0-62mph: 11.3 seconds Official efficiency: 44.6mpg Range: 494 miles Annual VED: £620 Kia Sorento 2 HEV Price: £43,685

WHY WE RAN IT To see if this latest incarnation has maintained that trademark no-frills appeal Time and again we’ve seen the humble hatch’s resilience tested. Public desire for two-tonne SUVs and big-

List price £20,595 Best price £18,480 MPG 53.3 CO2 119g/km For Very well priced; smart interior is packed with equipment; fine ride and handling balance; practical boot Against Tight for taller adults

Our pick 1.2 Hybrid 136 What Car? rating List price £28,400 Best price £27,415 Engine 3cyl, 1199cc, turbo, petrol Gearbox 6-spd automatic 0-62mph 8.9sec Top speed 128mph MPG 58.9 CO2 109g/km The Junio

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