Bit the bullet/pulled the trigger on a Hybrid X Line SX-P
Pulled the trigger on this new Hybrid 26 XLine SXP. Will be mix use of personal and work vehicle. I’ve had a company issued fleet vehicles for the last 10 years, and do a lot of driving. This experience has helped shape what I actually want and value in a vehicle. Over those 10 years I was issued a 2017 Ford Fusion, 2019 GMC Terrain SLT, 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription, 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL hybrid, and lastly, a 2026 Mazda CX50.
My new role gives the option for either enrolling in their business mileage reimbursement program, or a fleet vehicle. After seeing the option for the fleet car, I opted for the BMR program instead.
After doing about a month of research of what was important to me all signs kept pointing back to the hybrid Sorento or the hybrid Santa Fe. I wanted something good on gas with high range of mileage, semi autonomous driving, heated+ventilated seats, heated steering wheel and large enough space for my kindergarten twins and their activities. Also needed something that wouldn’t break the bank (whereas the amount of miles I’d be reimbursed for driving monthly, I wanted to typically fully cover the car payment, fuel, and insurance)
I looked at the BMW X3’s, Volvo XC60 T8 PHEV, Lexus RX350 hybrid, 2027 Kia Telluride hybrid , and Sorento hybrid and PHEV. Problem was, the first 3 would “break the bank” and I’d probably end up a little in the red each month. So I was looking at them pre-owned 2024-2025’s. They were nice and all, but they just all felt very used and rattle boxed already. Some of it was probably just in my head lol. So then I decided I’m not doing used. I did not like the eCVT in Lexus, and all I could see was dollar signs when it would come to maintaining a preowned BMW and Volvo.
The Telluride just felt a little bit too big for my day to day needs, and we already have a Yukon my wife drives so I just didn’t think it was necessary. I absolutely loved my 2024 Santa Fe, but since I already had that I figured why not give the Sorento a shot…same engine and similar interface and excellent tech inside. Space is slightly smaller but the 2nd row captains chairs were a nice bonus, along with the HDA2, and I think the Sorento looks more sleek. Overall almost 1K miles in and no regrets! And getting the stated 34mpg, if not, better.
Anyways, that’s my lame story and here’s some pics!