Kia’s all-new Sorento large SUV is on its way to Australian showrooms, complete with a raft of new technology.

The new model will be available in four grades – GT-Line, Sport+, Sport and S – in both diesel and petrol models. The diesel will be available first.

The 3.5-litre petrol V6 (200kW and 332Nm) and 2.2-litre 4-cylinder CRDI diesel (148kW and 440Nm) will continue with an 8-speed automatic driving through the front wheels on the petrol and as an on-demand all-wheel drive for the diesel.

The new Sorento’s safety and equipment upgrades start at the entry-level S model with the standard fit segment-first Front Centre Side Airbag. The Sport gets a 10.25-inch touchscreen (Apple Carplay, Android Auto and Multi Connection Bluetooth). The Sport+ grade benefits from a pair of USB Charging Points in the back seat.

The GT-Line model gets a 12.3-inch Digital Instrument Cluster, Blind Sport View Monitor, a shift-by-wire dial instead of a gear lever and Remote Smart Parking Assist.

Diesel models pricing will start at $48,850 for the S and top out at $63,070 for the GT-Line. Petrol pricing starts at $45,850 for the S and goes through to $60,070 for the GT-Line.

Full specifications and pricing will be available closer to the full launch of the Sorento.

Source: Motor Trader E-magazine (August 2020)

18 August 2020