BackAll New Kia Sorento Launch
- Versatile seating for up to seven and more cabin space for all
- All-new ‘R2.2’ diesel engine
- 5-Star Euro NCAP rating, with advanced ‘active’ & ‘passive’ systems
- All-new 6-speed gearboxes, plus choice of 2WD and 4WD systems
- All-new unitary (monocoque) bodyshell
The original Kia Sorento was a ‘landmark’ vehicle which was instrumental in popularising the Kia brand here in Ireland. Introduced in 2002, it marked a huge step for Kia, challenging many established brands and starting the process of changing public perception of Kia as a ‘maker of small cars’.
Sorento earned widespread media and public acclaim for its innovative styling, durability, off-road abilities and value-for-money. Over the next seven years, it attracted thousands of customers who had not previously considered buying a Kia, and achieved global sales of almost 900,000 units. It also paved the way for the successful introduction of the smaller Kia Sportage.
At its launch, the original Kia Sorento injected fresh visual excitement into the SUV segment with its ‘stand-out’ looks. Now under the direction of Kia’s Chief Design Officer (CDO), Peter Schreyer, the Kia design team aimed to deliver futuristic styling with a bold sense of power and dynamism, to once again differentiate Kia’s larger SUV from potential rivals by incorporating Kia’s new design DNA into the all-new Sorento.
All-new Sorento is also significantly sleeker than the previous model with an aerodynamic drag figure of Cd 0.38 – down from 0.425 – enhancing fuel economy and refinement.
All-new Sorento is a ‘Highline Cruiser’ with up to seven seats – a longer, lower, sleeker SUV with a host of new attributes that deliver genuine customer benefits. Ride and handling are more supple and more responsive. The cabin is more spacious and more luxurious. The vehicle delivers enhanced performance while consuming less fuel. The broader line-up offers a wider choice of engine, transmission and drivetrain. New Sorento presents a stronger, more distinctive character that embodies Kia’s new design language while communicating athleticism, precision and modernity.
During development of the new Sorento, Kia engineers ditched the old body-on-frame structure and designed an all-new unitary (monocoque) bodyshell with room for up to seven occupants. The different construction method helped the new Sorento to achieve a weight loss of up to 215 kg, depending on model, compared with the previous Sorento – even though the new model incorporates numerous additional technical, safety and comfort features.
Building on those new foundations, engineers concentrated on eight key development areas – class-leading performance, increased fuel economy, reduced emissions, improved on-road handling, more fun-to-drive responsiveness, greater cabin space and comfort, enhanced overall safety – resulting in the all-new model being awarded a 5-Star Euro NCAP crash test rating – and the introduction of new technologies.
The new, longer body shell created for all-new Sorento, with its repositioned A-pillars and dashboard (moved forwards) and extended tailgate (moved rearwards), ensures that the cabin is much more spacious than the current model.
The all-new Sorento’s ride/handling balance has been biased more towards on-road driving, without diminishing the original model’s renowned off-road talents.
Kia’s latest SUV, which will benefit from Kia’s industry leading 7 -Year Kia Warranty will be available with 2-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive and manual or automatic transmissions, in a selection of 7 exterior colours. In Ireland just one engine - the new R2.2 diesel 197ps with CO2 emissions from just 171 g/km.0 will be offered
Kia Motors Ireland will offer two trim levels for the New Sorento – EX and GSE. Standard spec for both models will include the following;
EX
- 17” Alloy Wheel
- Dual Air Con
- Full Size Temporary Tyre
- Cruise Control
- Audio Remote Control + iPod and USB connection
- Roof Rack
- Cargo Screen
- ESP and HAC
GSE
Prices for the Sorento range start at €38,895. Full prices as follows:
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