Kia Australia has told CarExpert the recent expansion of hybrid (HEV) and plug-in hybrid (HEV) powertrain availability across its Sorento lineup will not lead to the end of diesel power for the large SUV – nor other models in its lineup.

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The Korean auto brand recently introduced more hybrid versions of the Sorento – Kia's rival for the Toyota Kluger , Hyundai Santa Fe and Mazda CX-80 – more than doubling the number of model grades now available with hybrid power.

But Kia says hybrids won't replace its existing diesel vehicles – a

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