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Kia Sorento - Korean offensive on the "terrain" in the domain of the Germans

Kia Sorento (2015) / That the Kia brand is an increasingly important player in the Western automotive world is proven by excellent sales figures, which place the group in 7th place worldwide. The names of famous designers such as Peter Schreyer (formerly Audi) indicate the desire that the strategy, in addition to the already known trump cards of this brand, is also an attractive appearance tailored to the global customer. The new Kia Sorento will be available on all continents just as you see it in the picture. It must be admitted that it looks imposing.

In the case of big black SUVs, it was generally the case that the best came from the "holy" German trio. Audi, BMW and Mercedes make up the top of the range in this segment. Kia Sorento (2015) represents a key car for Kia, as it introduces all the technological innovations and assistance systems into it, making it a car on paper places next to it the most technologically advanced products of the automotive industry. Desire is fully visible in Sorrento kie, to take a step closer to the premium segment.

Custom design for global markets - Kia Sorento

The front part of the new one Sorrento it includes elongated, flared headlights, more prominent fog lamps and a bulkier, more upright 'tiger nose' grille with a prominent three-dimensional diamond pattern, first introduced in 2013 on the Kia Cross GT concept.

It certainly is incidence of sorent such that you will not be able to replace it with any other vehicle. The rear of the vehicle seems somewhat less original, which somewhat resembles the older generations of the Volkswagen Tuareg, as the rear optics are designed similarly. But the whole image of the vehicle is still extremely fresh and different enough, yes sorento stands out.

Compared to its predecessor, the larger external dimensions and longer wheelbase (+80 mm to 2,780 mm) are responsible for the additional cabin space of the new Sorento.
Compared to its predecessor, the outer dimensions are larger and the wheelbase is longer (+80 mm per
2,780 mm) responsible for the additional cabin space of the new Sorento.

Viewed from the side, the new model retains the Sorento's characteristic long bonnet and wide Dstebriček, while the novelty is a lower roofline, higher sides and a pulled-back shape that creates a more dramatic and muscle car. The more noticeable 'shoulders' at the rear of the vehicle add their own.

New Kia Sorento will certainly attract attention, but it feels extremely important, if not crucial, to this vehicle North American market. In this case, it is not insignificant that the designers have taken care of an extremely low coefficient of air resistance, which amounts to only 0,33 cd. This is known mainly for the lower consumption and the sound inaudibility of the bodywork.

Inside - the desire to jump - Kia Sorento

The greatest improvement is represented by the refinement of the dashboard, which expresses with its simplicity fresh design tone. The focus is on premium materials and feel quality workmanship. The instrument panel with gauges runs wide, as does the interior upholstery, especially the superbly crafted chunky dashboard that stretches to the doors and appears to embrace the driver and passengers.

Many materials, soft to the touch, together with high-quality leather create a modern and luxurious appearance of the cabin.
Lots of soft-touch materials along with
high-quality leather creates a modern and luxurious appearance of the cabin.

Lots of materials, soft to the touch, together with high-quality leather create a modern and luxurious appearance of the cabin, which in Sorrento conjures up a premium atmosphere.

All technology assistance systems of the premium class - Kia Sorento

Buyers of the new Sorento will be able to choose from a full basket of 'active' security technologies. Thus, adaptive smart cruise control is available - ASCC (Adaptive Smart Cruise Control); lane departure warning system - LDWS (Lane Departure Warning System), which emits an audible warning in the event of a lane change without using turn signals; blind spot detection – BSD (Blind-Spot Detection), which warns with a visual warning in the side mirror if a vehicle is in the driver's blind spot; warning in the event of other vehicles moving behind him - RCTA (Rear Cross-Traffic Alert), which warns if other vehicles are moving behind the Sorento in the parking lot; warning of speed limits – SLIP (Speed Limit Information Function), which displays the speed limits on the instrument panel, which are detected by cameras from roadside traffic signs. Most of the systems first presented at Kia right in the Sorento.


Besides top assistance systems it must be emphasized that the Sorento is an extremely safe vehicle because it has won them all 5 stars in the recent Euro NCAP test.

Only the best available in Slovenia

Because the Sorento is a "hot edge" and is produced in South Korea the importer decided to order generously equipped Sorentos, which offer customers the most powerful diesel engine, automatic transmission and equipment EX Exclusive. Which means that in your shopping basket you also get most of the assistance systems mentioned above, as well as everything that comes with the equipment that bears the name "exclusive". Such a Sorento, which leaves nothing to be desired by the buyer, will be in Slovenia cost 54,900 euros.

Many trumps - Kia Sorento

Interesting appearance, the longest factory warranty 7 years, modern assistance systems, interesting and economical engines, price/equipment ratio, smart 4 wheel drive... are just some of the trump cards of the new Sorento. The price is close to the premium class, but even though it is generously equipped, it still remains cheaper. It will sell eventually also because of emotions, which he causes with his appearance. And here it will be difficult to resist him.

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