All of the moving and shaking going on at Kia is leaving no vehicle untouched, and following the introduction of the all-new Soul and Forte the company will be unveiling a 2010 upgrade and redesign for the Sorento crossover at the Seoul Auto Show next month. The first official Sorento photos have just surfaced at Kia-world.net.
The wheelbase is slightly shorter, and overall length and width have grown. Overall height has decreased
Slightly as well. The silhouette remains similar, with a wrapped hood and more aggressive front bumper treatment visible in the photos. For Asian and European markets, the 2010 Sorento will get its first diesel powerplant. The 2.2 liter, 200-horsepower "R-diesel" offers 14.1 km/l fuel economy, making it number one in the Korean market. Gasoline engines will include a 2.4 liter four-cylinder and 3.8 liter V6, and a six-speed automatic transmission is also in the cards. Kia will release more powertrain and equipment information when the 2010 Sorento is officially unveiled next month in Seoul.
The biggest news is the seriously updated Sorento. Gone is the old-school body-on-frame construction, replaced with a monocoque structure, which Kia says will deliver seating for seven, better performance and handling, better fuel economy and enhanced safety.Inside, Kia has freed up a lot of space for the passengers by pushing the dashboard forward and the tailgate back. Head-, shoulder- and legroom are all up, as is the cargo capacity. Passengers are treated to a redesigned interior that's much more stylish and modern and packs features like iPod connections, satellite navigation, steering wheel controls and a six-, eight- or ten-speaker audio system. Technology like a Tire Pressure Monitoring System, stability control, Rear Parking Assist, Hill-start Assist Control and Down-hill Brake Control will help the driver keep control of the vehicle in adverse conditions
The wheelbase is slightly shorter, and overall length and width have grown. Overall height has decreased
Slightly as well. The silhouette remains similar, with a wrapped hood and more aggressive front bumper treatment visible in the photos. For Asian and European markets, the 2010 Sorento will get its first diesel powerplant. The 2.2 liter, 200-horsepower "R-diesel" offers 14.1 km/l fuel economy, making it number one in the Korean market. Gasoline engines will include a 2.4 liter four-cylinder and 3.8 liter V6, and a six-speed automatic transmission is also in the cards. Kia will release more powertrain and equipment information when the 2010 Sorento is officially unveiled next month in Seoul.
The biggest news is the seriously updated Sorento. Gone is the old-school body-on-frame construction, replaced with a monocoque structure, which Kia says will deliver seating for seven, better performance and handling, better fuel economy and enhanced safety.Inside, Kia has freed up a lot of space for the passengers by pushing the dashboard forward and the tailgate back. Head-, shoulder- and legroom are all up, as is the cargo capacity. Passengers are treated to a redesigned interior that's much more stylish and modern and packs features like iPod connections, satellite navigation, steering wheel controls and a six-, eight- or ten-speaker audio system. Technology like a Tire Pressure Monitoring System, stability control, Rear Parking Assist, Hill-start Assist Control and Down-hill Brake Control will help the driver keep control of the vehicle in adverse conditions
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