The crossover received the signature "tiger smile" radiator grille in its latest interpretation in the style of the "younger" Seltos model, which is visually combined with LED headlights with three sections. The hood has become significantly longer than that of the third-generation Sorento, as the front pillar is now located 30 mm behind the front axle.
At the rear, dual vertical taillights appeared, as well as a large "Sorento" inscription at the bottom of the tailgate. Overall, the exterior of the car is made in accordance with the new Kia design direction, which was already followed when creating other new SUVs of the brand: Seltos, Soul, and Telluride.
The fourth Kia Sorento became the company's first model built on a completely new platform. As noted at Kia, thanks to this chassis, the crossover will be much more spacious and practical not only than its classmates, but also even more dimensionally larger models.
As for the interior, a fully digital instrument panel with a diagonal of 12.3 inches, combined with a touch control unit for multimedia with a 10.25-inch screen, became available for the Kia Sorento. The traditional gear shift lever was replaced with a round selector knob. The car will be offered with a head-up display, a wireless charging station for a smartphone, as well as a "smart" LED interior lighting system.
The company calls the new Sorento "the most high-tech Kia car in history." The list of electronic "assistants" will include adaptive cruise control with the ability to come to a complete stop and automatically start moving, an active lane keeping assist system, as well as a function to assist when reversing out of a parking spot.
According to unofficial data, the engine lineup will include a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated engine, as well as turbocharged "fours" with a volume of 2.0 and 2.5 liters. Among diesels: 2.0- and 2.2-liter units. The engines will work in conjunction with a six-speed manual gearbox or an eight-speed "automatic."
The crossover will hit the European market closer to the end of this year.
