Kia’s All New Sorento Weeks Away From Launch


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Kia’s all-new Sorento large SUV is within weeks of being available in Australian showrooms, highlighting a raft of new technology in one of the industry’s most competitive segments.

The Sorento generational change for the multi-award winning current model will present in four grades _GT-Line, Sport+, Sport and S _ in both diesel and petrol models. The diesel will be available first and will be followed by the petrol version within months.

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.

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“The outgoing Sorento was a game-changer in the Australian market with previously untapped safety and convenience levels in the segment _ and the all-new model continues to take that story forward,” Kia Motors Australia Chief Operating Officer Damien Meredith said.

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“Across the four trim levels we believe the Sorento will meet the needs, and exceed the expectations, of anyone shopping in the seven-seat SUV market.”

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 (between driver and passenger). The segment-leading equipment continues in the Sport with 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.

Sorento really lifts the bar in the GT-Line model with a 12.3 inch Digital Instrument Cluster (segment first), Blind Sport View Monitor (segment first), a shift-by-wire dial instead of a gear lever (segment first) and Remote Smart Parking Assist.

For 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.

The new Sorento will benefit from Kia’s industry-leading 7-Year Warranty, 7-Year Capped Price Servicing and 7-Year Roadside Assist package.

 

Written by Alan Zurvas

Alan Zurvas is the founder and editor of Gay Car Boys, Australia's leading LGBTQI+ automotive publication. Before launching GCB in 2008, Alan's automotive writing was published in SameSame.com.au and the Star Observer. With over 16 years of hands-on car reviewing experience, Alan brings an honest, irreverent voice to every review — championing value and innovation over brand loyalty.


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