Kia Sorento, 2009 - 2015
453Rating4.04% worse than average rating of competitors (4.1)Review number: 3 RecommendsYes 0% No 100%
The new Sorrento is the first Kia model to be assembled in the US. From now on, the Sorrento will not be built on a frame structure, now the car is not only lighter, better controlled, has an all-wheel-independent suspension, but also has more economical smaller 4-cylinder engines. In New Zealand, the car has been voted SUV of the Year for its excellent design, for its excellent mission as an SUV, as well as for its excellent engines. The design of the car did not break the rules - the SUV looks solid, solid, but does not intend to stand out from other similar cars. Attention is drawn to the massive front bumper, elongated headlights, chrome radiator grille, and huge square headlights at the rear. Buyers will be able to choose one of the 4 engines offered, depending on the market in which the car will be sold. The 2.2-liter diesel engine develops 197 hp and 435 Nm of torque. Gasoline engine enthusiasts can choose the 2.4-liter 174 hp and 225 Nm option. The most powerful unit is a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 277 hp and 335 Nm of torque. A variant powered by liquefied petroleum gas will also be introduced, this model will have a 2.7-liter engine with 165 hp and 244 Nm. The Sorento is available with both front and all-wheel drive and a 5- or 6-speed manual and automatic transmission. When the hybrid car was blowing in the wind, Kia also decided to shine - at the 2009 Frankfurt International Motor Show, innovation enthusiasts had the opportunity to see the Kia Sorrento Hybrid. This model has a fairly powerful but small 1.6-liter diesel engine with a turbine reaching 163 hp, as well as a 40-hp electric motor. This option emits only 119 g / km of CO2. According to the manufacturers, the new model should be accompanied by the success of the predecessor.