From £20,495
The new Sorento SUV – available as both a five and seven-seat - is due on sale in the UK from 1st February 2010.
New Sorento is longer and lower than the current model and features a much more spacious and luxurious cabin. The most popular engine choice in Europe is expected to be the all-new 2.2-litre diesel unit from Kia’s ultra-modern ‘R’ family of engines. This highly competitive unit produces 197 ps and 421 Nm of torque, and will be offered with either a six-speed manual or Kia’s all-new world-class six-speed automatic transmission.
With the muscular stance of a mighty 4x4, the new Sorento has impressive off-road ability but its ride and handling balance has been biased more towards on-road sophistication hence it has been labelled a ‘Highline Cruiser’. High-tech features will include keyless entry, an engine start button, in-mirror reversing camera and a panoramic glass sunroof.
Having been awarded the maximum 5-star safety rating in the latest Euro NCAP crash test results, the new Sorentois among the safest SUVs on the road.