New Kia Sorento More details

The design of the new Kia Sorento has been no secret since June. But the technical adjustments tribute Kia still in silence. Until today. And then immediately apparent that the Sorento is addressed more thoroughly than just a visual facelift.

If a car is as successful as the Sorento you would hardly expect so much work that Kia makes a facelift. Since its introduction in 2009, three years ago, Kia sold worldwide from less than 620,000. South Korea, the United States and China are key markets and more striking is it also true that Kia car a more European perspective has given. Fine, if you ask us for the new front, new rear and the wheels and new exterior colors make the Sorento mouths definitely better than its American design somewhat original.

Also new on the inside ...
But that the exterior is renewed, we knew al KIA what we did not want to say is what it looks inside and subcutaneous gone on ahead. The interior is also quite the kick went. Kia promises more soft and high quality materials, but we also see a completely new center console and center console. In addition, the instruments are renewed and the optional 7 inch screen in the center console with the latest technology. If the equipment arrives at the model now also offers Kia and with heated front seats, heated rear seats, air conditioning for the third row and a new huge panoramic glass roof.

Platform
The biggest news is invisible. The Sorento is common to a new platform. And that's a huge step for a facelift. Unusual even! But it is of great importance. The car is much stiffer and thanks to new anchorages for the suspension and new dampers and springs, the car is actually a lot better ride. Part of this is also the improved control and the ability to optionally choose to Kia's Flex Tar system. With Normal, Sport and Comfort features one-touch control that best suits you.

Engines cleaner and more economical
the engine range of the Kia Sorento is indeed the same, but all engines have been renewed. Cheaper and cleaner, of course was the highest on the priority list. In the Netherlands we will probably again be given the choice of one petrol and one diesel. In this case we count on the 2.2 liter turbo diesel with 197 hp and 436 Nm. Those in powers is as strong, but in terms of torque 6 Nm was won. Most important is the CO2 emissions of 171 to 153 g / km and thus decreased significantly will affect the retail price. The 2.4 liter petrol engine is now 192 hp and 242 Nm strong and therefore more powerful 18 hp and 12 Nm. The CO2 emissions decreased again with only 4 g / km. The forces of which are motors are still being transferred to freely set the front wheels or all four wheels. If you opt for all-wheel drive will get Kia's electronically controlled system in the event that the needs for the propulsion forces are divided. A 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic is available in both cases.

Autumn
the new Kia Sorento will enjoy its world debut at the Paris Motor Show at dealers shortly afterwards to be wheeled. The prices are not yet known but, given the reduction of CO2 emissions from the diesel Sorento model, we expect that a lower entry price than € 42.995, - which currently counts Kia.