2013 Kia Sorento had a positive impact on the public. A solid, expensive, modern and smart crossover immediately caught the eye of interested journalists. Sorento update? What for? There are enough reasons for this.
Firstly, the predecessor of the current model did not have the softest suspension. The developers paid special attention to this and smoothed out the drawback noticeable to the owners of Kia Sorento. Reviews about this crossover contain enough information about the stiffness of the rear suspension. Secondly, a car that entered the market a few years ago is a bit outdated. Nowadays, he does not look as stylish and emotional as before. But everything could have worked out if it had not been for competitors.
The rivals do not sleep, and the Koreans decided to pay attention to the design of the Kia Sorento. Reviews do not repeat the old-fashioned design, and therefore the developers of the updated model relied on their vision of the car. The result is a nice and solid crossover that some buyers may prefer the latest-generation and dynamic Hyundai Santa Fe of the latest generation.
The range of Korean SUV motors has not changed. Powertrains familiar from the previous generation are installed on the new Sorento. Note that the Kia Sorento diesel modification differs from gasoline in its better dynamic characteristics and lower fuel consumption. Option on the "diesel fuel" is perfect for the city, and it has already been appreciated by car owners. Many of them advise buying a diesel
Kia Sorento. Reviews about him are full of praise for such a modification. However, other drivers note the reliability of the gasoline unit. Despite the fact that the diesel engine produces an impressive 197 horsepower and accelerates the crossover to “hundreds” a second faster, they purchased a Sorento with a gasoline engine.
Options Kia Sorento surprise with great opportunities. This is not a BMW X3 or Volkswagen Touareg, but the range of standard equipment is really impressive. At a relatively low price, the Korean SUV is equipped almost as richly as European crossovers from the more expensive segment. Moreover, 1.6 million rubles is the maximum price of Kia Sorento. Reviews of it indicate the presence of seat heating already in normal trim levels. The most prestigious versions of the crossover differ from the rest in a leather interior, panoramic roof, xenon headlights, navigation, decorative inlays made of wood and many more advantages.
Kia Sorento is a well-equipped car at the price of European mid-range crossovers. Nowadays, Korean cars are considered less expensive European counterparts. Crossovers Kia and Hyundai have similar characteristics and have a large list of standard equipment, but their price is usually much lower than the price of competitors. For example, Kia Sorento is comparable to Volkswagen Touareg. These crossovers are well equipped, they have a high level of safety and good off-road capabilities. But the cost of a similar Sorento is about 30-40% lower than the price of the Tuareg. And this is with the same list of options and identical dimensions. The only difference between the Korean crossover from the German one is the “modest” engine. In other words, Sorento's most powerful engine develops 197 liters. with., and the base Touareg engine produces 240 liters. from.