Kia Sorento is a Korean SUV, which is currently considered one of the best cars in its class, which combines both excellent design and the latest achievements of the Asian automobile industry.
Specifications
About Kia Sorento owner reviews come only positive. This is primarily due to the excellent technical characteristics that are endowed with the car.
First of all, attention should be paid to the engine, the power of which, depending on the modification, can be 174 and 197 horsepower, which is enough for a quick ride on the highway and overcoming Russian off-road. In this case, the fuel consumption will be 13-15 liters per 100 kilometers. The car is equipped with a 6-speed gearbox, which is automatic for all models, except for picking the Mid with a 2.2 diesel engine. The body length is almost 4.7 meters, and the car is endowed with good maneuverability. As tests have shown, the minimum turning radius is 5.44 meters, which is due to the steering.
The all-wheel drive car is equipped with two independent suspensions, which makes it well-traveled. The 2012 model has undergone some changes compared to the 2009 model. This primarily concerns the suspension, which has been subjected to improvements. At the moment, passengers of the car do not feel any discomfort when overcoming rough terrain, there is no unpleasant knock.
Design
Reviews Kia Sorento praise not only the technical characteristics, but also the interior design. The latest versions of the Kia Sorento are more like a crossover than a clean SUV, which is a consequence of the desire of the creators to give the car more streamlining. But the large grille, the enlarged wheel arches still remind us that the car is designed to overcome difficult terrain.
The chief designer of the Korean automobile concern Peter Streyer gave the body a streamlined and elegant form. As for the Kia Sorento interior, the reviews are pretty much positive because of the capacity of the car: according to the technical characteristics, the car is designed for 5 people. But with ease, 7 adults are freely accommodated in the cabin.
The three-spoke steering wheel is well thought out, on which the designers placed a control panel for multimedia equipment. On the front panel there is a monitor, which displays a picture from the rear view camera.
Trunk volume is only 260 liters. But folding rear seats will allow you to increase this volume to 1050.
Kia Sorento owner reviews
Most owners of Kia Sorento complain of poor sound insulation. This is a characteristic problem for most Asian cars produced by both Japanese and Korean automakers. True, the problem is easily fixed at any specialized service station. People - tall or overweight - leave only positive feedback from Kia Sorento, as a spacious lounge will make the trip even long distances very comfortable.
Fans of driving on the highway can not get enough of the car, since good steering and front suspension help to enter the corner at high speed, not worrying about safety at all. These characteristics depend on the design solution: the height of the car was reduced by ten centimeters, which led to a shift of the center of gravity down, and as a result, improved stability.
And, of course, the owners of the Kia Sorento leave reviews in automobile forums in the form of laudatory odes, especially with regard to the original design of the SUV. They note both the body and interior with its modern panel, which meets the requirements of the global automotive industry.