Kia America scored a couple of well earned gongs, as both of its indominable  Rebelle Rally teams snaffled spots on the X-Cross class podium. They flashed across the finish line in a pair of modified 2022 Sorento PHEVs.

Professional rally driver Verena Mei and navigator Tana White teamed up for the first time, to come in just behind the first-place team to finish second overall in a thrilling race. Coming in 3rd was Kia’s returning team from last year, Alyssa Roenigk and Sabrina Howells.

There were a total of 10 teams in the X-Cross class.

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ABOVE: Kia Sorento PHEV:- with Verena Mei and navigator Tana White in 2nd place, with Alyssa Roenigk and Sabrina Howells in 3rd

“We are elated over the strong performances from both of our teams, who truly tested the Sorento PHEV’s mettle throughout the course of the punishing rally,” said Sean Yoon, president & CEO, Kia North America and Kia America. “All four women embody Kia’s new slogan, ‘Movement That Inspires’ and their podium finishes prove that our rugged and capable SUVs can also be energy efficient adventure vehicles.”

Both Sorento PHEVs competed in the X-Cross class under the electrified program. Customized by women-owned LGE-CTS Motorsports in Southern California, the SUVs were modified with, among other things, underbody armor to protect the undercarriage, plus a front bumper guard and skid plate.

Modifications included tow points on the front and rear bumpers, and a 1-inch spacer lift to give a bit of an increase in ground clearance. With Hankook Tire America Corp. as the official tyre provider for the rally vehicles, both PHEVs tackled rocky terrain and sand dunes on Dynapro AT2 all-terrain tires outfitted with 17-inch KMC matte black wheels.

“It was so great to follow both teams and witness how they conquered tough terrain in the Sorento PHEV,” said Emily Miller, founder of Rebelle Rally. “Both teams shook things up in the X-CrossTM class and made it an extremely tight rally, leading them to ultimately grab two spots on the podium.”  

The Rebelle Rally spanned roughly 1,500 miles of rough terrain through Nevada, Arizona and California.

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