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After being revealed in South Korea almost two months ago, the 2018 Kia Sorento is en route to show off its European specification at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The mid-cycle refresh builds on three years since the third-generation Sorento made its debut. In keeping with Kia’s way of facelifting, the popular SUV is improved on more than one levels, including new oily bits.
Arguably the biggest improvement is the eight-speed automatic transmission. A replacement for the tried-and-tested six-speed box, the torque-converter slushbox can be matched to the 2.2-liter turbo diesel and promises superior drivability and lower CO2 emissions. How much lower? 159 grams of carbon dioxide versus 172 grams when equipped with yesteryear’s six-speeder.
Scheduled to share the IAA 2017 stage with the Picanto X-Line and a shooting brake concept that previews the next-generation Cee’d, the Sorento prides itself on redesigned headlights and taillights, different bumpers, and a dark metallic finish for the Tiger Nose grille. In terms of exterior colors, the palette of the 2018 Kia Sorento welcomes tow hues: Gravity Blue and Rich Espresso.
Along with new alloy wheel designs, the South Korean automaker is proud to announce the introduction of the GT Line. Essentially a trim level that boils down to sporty styling cues, the Sorento GT Line is set apart by red brake calipers, four-point LED fog lights, and a chrome-tipped dual exhaust system.
As far as the cabin is concerned, Kia has worked its magic on the steering wheel, instrument cluster, and climate control system. The infotainment is also new, integrating an 8.0-inch touchscreen with TomTom Services, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and so forth. Optionally, customers with a passion for high-fidelity sound quality can spend their money on a 10-speaker Harman Kardon sound system that cranks out 640 watts. Full-LED headlights with adaptive technology are also available, as are a lot of safety features.
In the United States, the Kia Sorento with the nip 'n' tuck should arrive sometime next year for the 2019 model year. As ever, the engine lineup will consist of a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, naturally aspirated 2.4-liter inline-four, and the range-topping 3.3-liter V6 of the N/A variety.
Scheduled to share the IAA 2017 stage with the Picanto X-Line and a shooting brake concept that previews the next-generation Cee’d, the Sorento prides itself on redesigned headlights and taillights, different bumpers, and a dark metallic finish for the Tiger Nose grille. In terms of exterior colors, the palette of the 2018 Kia Sorento welcomes tow hues: Gravity Blue and Rich Espresso.
Along with new alloy wheel designs, the South Korean automaker is proud to announce the introduction of the GT Line. Essentially a trim level that boils down to sporty styling cues, the Sorento GT Line is set apart by red brake calipers, four-point LED fog lights, and a chrome-tipped dual exhaust system.
As far as the cabin is concerned, Kia has worked its magic on the steering wheel, instrument cluster, and climate control system. The infotainment is also new, integrating an 8.0-inch touchscreen with TomTom Services, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and so forth. Optionally, customers with a passion for high-fidelity sound quality can spend their money on a 10-speaker Harman Kardon sound system that cranks out 640 watts. Full-LED headlights with adaptive technology are also available, as are a lot of safety features.
In the United States, the Kia Sorento with the nip 'n' tuck should arrive sometime next year for the 2019 model year. As ever, the engine lineup will consist of a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, naturally aspirated 2.4-liter inline-four, and the range-topping 3.3-liter V6 of the N/A variety.
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