Price: from 2 004 900 rubles.

Today we will talk about the new generation of KIA Sorento 2016-2017, which was presented to the public at the Paris Motor Show in 2015. The manufacturer is developing very quickly and often produces new cars, since Russian buyers are good at acquiring models of this brand.

This is the third generation of the crossover, the past two generations have sold well and it was decided to release a new version. Since this is one of the most popular cars of the brand, we will tell you about it in all the details and perhaps start with the exterior.

Design

The manufacturer has changed the exterior a lot, but the similarity with the previous generation can still be traced. Also, if you look closely, you can find similarities with. The muzzle has received a narrow partially LED aggressive optics, which is connected to a huge chrome grille. The grille has chrome dots inside, similar to some Mercedes-Benz models.

The massive bumper has plastic inserts that protect the bumper and speak of the off-road capabilities of the car. Also inserted into the bumper are really large fog lights, which do their job perfectly in case of fog.

The profile of the KIA Sorento 2017 model immediately makes it clear how big the car is. Plastic protection is also noticeable on this side. Slightly swollen wheel arches and deep stamping in the lower part of the body will please. The window has a chrome edging around it, door opening handles are also made of polished aluminum. In principle, the car has good discs, and behind them you can see powerful brakes.

From the back, everything is a little simpler, but it still looks quite brutal. Large headlights with LED filling are used here, which shine excellent and look good. The trunk lid is simple in shape, in the upper part it has a large, thin spoiler, on which there is an LED brake light repeater. The massive bumper has plastic protection and large reflectors.

Crossover dimensions:

• length - 4780 mm;
• width - 1890 mm;
• height - 1685 mm;
• wheelbase - 2780 mm;
• ground clearance - 185 mm.

Specifications

The crossover has 3 engines in the lineup. Both gasoline and diesel engines that meet Euro-6 standards are available to the buyer.

1. For a minimal fee, you will be equipped with an atmospheric gasoline engine KIA Sorento 2016-2017 with 4 cylinders and a volume of 2.4 liters. The motor is equipped with a distributed injection and produces 188 horsepower and 241 H * m of torque. It will definitely not please with overclocking, 10.5 seconds to the first hundred is a bad result. According to the manufacturer, the mixed fuel consumption is equal to 8 liters of AI-95.
2. The next gasoline engine is the same in technical terms. It is a naturally aspirated 3.3-liter V6 that produces 250 horses. Torque equal to 317 H * m is available only at high revs, unlike other manufacturers.
3. The only diesel internal combustion engine in the car lineup is a 4-valve 2-liter direct injection engine. The unit produces 200 horsepower and 441 units of torque. The dynamics are extremely weak - more than 9 seconds of acceleration and 203 km / h of maximum speed. City driving requires 10 liters of diesel fuel, 6 liters on the highway.

All three engines comply with Euro 6 standards and are paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The car has four-wheel drive, which allows showing good off-road data.

Suspension characteristics are good for off-road, the car is equipped with a fully independent suspension. At the back it is multi-link, and at the front it is a rack. In Russia, only all-wheel drive models can be found on sale. In general, the suspension is typical of modern crossovers: it is short-travel and stiff, and the ground clearance is very low (185 mm).

Interior of KIA Sorento 2017

The model has a huge 7-seater salon with excellent quality materials and good workmanship. The front row received comfortable leather seats with electrically adjustable heating and ventilation. There is enough space in the front, and more water could be made in the back. By the way, rear passengers will get two 12V sockets. The third row is made for children, since an adult is unlikely to fit there.

The driver will get a thin steering wheel, it is 3-spoke, has leather upholstery and a small number of buttons to control the multimedia system. The dashboard is large and informative enough, there is a large analog speedometer, tachometer, fuel level and oil temperature gauge. A huge on-board computer is inserted in the middle of the speedometer, which displays various information about the car.

The center console has a non-small touchscreen display for the multimedia navigation system. As we said, it is touch-sensitive, but there are buttons for an alternative control option. Below is an interestingly designed climate control unit. The style is slightly unusual, but everything immediately becomes clear.

The tunnel has a niche for small things, a large gearshift selector and two cup holders. This area also contains the parking brake button, driving mode buttons and the automatic parking button. The luggage compartment is small, if you have a third row, its volume is only 142 liters, and if you fold all the seats, you can get 1732 liters. If you initially have a 5-seater version, then the trunk volume is 605 liters.

Price KIA Sorento 2016-2017

The manufacturer offers only three configurations, and the minimum cost is 2 004 900 rubles, and she already has excellent equipment:

• leather sheathing;
• light sensor;
• xenon optics;
• cruise control;
• navigation system;
• rear View Camera;
• climate control;
• hill start assistance;
• electrically adjustable seats;
• heated steering wheel and all seats;

The Premium version is not much more expensive, you have to pay for it 2 894 900 rubles and it will be enriched with the following:

• third row of seats;
• front row ventilation;
• memory of adjustments;
• all-round view;
• keyless access;
• rain sensor;
• adaptive lighting.

It can be stated that the model has evolved over time from a frame body to a mid-size crossover with excellent driving characteristics and strong dynamics. The car is great for the city and outdoor activities. The modern third generation Sorento is very comfortable, technologically advanced and equipped with almost all the necessary safety and control equipment.

Video

New Kia Sorento 2016 model year decided to position itself as another car. The next generation of the large Korean crossover suddenly received the Prime prefix and the maximum number of options even in the basic version. The manufacturer decided to make a premium SUV out of the Kia Sorento in a new body.

Restyling to call the new Sorento does not dare. In fact, this is a new car that has retained its concept of a monocoque body, all-wheel drive capabilities and a spacious practical interior. Along with the increased dimensions, a new design has also appeared.

Sorento's appearance 2016 received new optics, bumpers, an enlarged radiator grill, fog lights. With all the changes, the kinship of the exterior of cars of different generations is felt. Remained a recognizable silhouette, architecture of building the design of the car. Further photos of the new Korean SUV.

Photo of Kia Sorento 2016

Salon Sorento 2016 will delight you with very high quality materials and filling. The base already has leather seats, a touchscreen monitor in the center console, which displays data from both the navigator and the rear-view camera. The driver's seat is height adjustable, and the rear seats can be moved horizontally. In the 7-seater version, climate control is even available to passengers in the third row. The steering wheel is adjustable in various directions and has a ton of auxiliary keys for multimedia control and other functions. Photos of the interior of the new Sorento see below.

Photo salon Kia Sorento 2016

The trunk of the new Sorento became significantly larger and made it possible to place even the third row of seats there. But besides the 7-seater version, there is also a 5-seater salon. According to the manufacturer, if you fold all the seats in the 5-seater version, the loading volume will be 2082 liters (according to SAE) or 1732 liters (according to VDA). Despite the various methods of calculating the volume, believe me, the volume is very impressive.

Photo of the trunk of the new Kia Sorento

Specifications Kia Sorento 2016

In addition to the increase in the size in the length of the Sorento Prime body, the wheelbase of the SUV has also grown. All-wheel drive comes in conjunction with a 6-band automatic, recall that the old generation Sorento has front-wheel drive 2WD modifications. The novelty will delight the mass of electronic systems, such as assistants for ascents and descents, a traction control system in turns or a trailer stability system. Buyers are offered a choice of two motors. These are diesel and gasoline V6. Let's talk about power units separately.

Diesel Kia Sorento 2.2 liters produces 200 hp. (with a torque of 441 Nm). The boost allows the 16-valve 4-cylinder engine to accelerate a fairly heavy car to the first hundred in 9.6 seconds, while consuming less than 8 liters on average. And in the city this figure is slightly more than 10 liters of diesel fuel.

Gasoline Sorento V6 volume of 3.3 liters (24 valves) is certainly more dynamic. With a power of 250 horsepower, acceleration to hundreds takes 8.2 seconds. However, for speed and dynamics you have to pay for increased fuel consumption. The fuel consumption of the gasoline Sorento in urban conditions is close to 15 liters, and the SUV eats more than 8 on the highway.

The suspension of the monocoque body of the new Sorento is still independent, spring-type, MacPherson-type, with an anti-roll bar in front. And lever-spring, with telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers, with a stabilizer bar at the rear. Actually, the absence of a frame and a continuous bridge may not be a plus on the off-road, but for a large comfortable crossover such a device is forgivable. Mass-dimensional characteristics of Sorento in a new body further.

Dimensions, weight, volumes, ground clearance Kia Sorento 2016

• Length - 4780 mm
• Width - 1890 mm
• Height - 1690 mm
• Curb weight - from 1849 kg
• Full weight - 2510 kg
• Base, distance between front and rear axle - 2780 mm
• The track of the front and rear wheels is 1633/1644 mm, respectively
• Trunk volume 5 seats - 660 liters (7 seats - 142 liters.)
• Trunk volume with seats folded 5 seats - 1732 liters (7 seats - 1662 liters.)
• Trunk volume 7-seater version (without the third row of seats) - 605 liters
• Fuel tank volume - 71 liters
• The ground clearance of the new Kia Sorento is 185 mm

Video of the new Kia Sorento

A detailed video review of a new generation SUV. The Sorento test drive took place without the top-end gasoline engine, which has appeared only now. We watch a video with a 2.2 liter diesel engine.

Prices and configurations of the Kia Sorento 2016 model year

The price of the new Sorento in Russia is no secret. The version with a 2.2 liter diesel engine with four-wheel drive and a 6-speed hydromechanical automatic will cost 2 129 900 rubles... 3.3-liter petrol engine makes the car a little more expensive 2 269 900 rubles... But if you pay attention, in principle, basic configurations with different engines have a similar package of options, except for one detail. The initial version with a diesel engine has a 5-seater cabin, all other configurations are already 7-seater.

This begs a logical question why the new generation of Sorento in Russia has a prefix to the name - Prime? The reason is quite simple, the manufacturer decided to sell both the old generation of the SUV and the new one at the same time. In addition to the name of the car, models and price ranges differ. In the new body, the Kia Sorento is significantly more expensive and is offered only in all-wheel drive, automatic, with climate and cruise control, a touchscreen monitor, a rear-view camera ... in general, the car is stuffed even in the base very seriously.

Well, dear friends, it's time for the European debut of the new KIA Sorento! The car will be shown from day to day in Paris. We have already expressed our conflicting impressions of the exterior of the new Sorento and positively assessed its interior. Now is the time to get to the bottom of the crossover technique in detail.

Specifications

The new KIA Sorento was predicted to have a hybrid power plant. Not yet come true. One of three quite common engines is installed under the hood of the car. One of them is gasoline. Its volume is 2.4 liters, and its power is 188 horsepower. The ultimate thrust of 241 Nm is achieved at 4,000 rpm. In comparison with its predecessor, the increase in recoil was 13 "horses", torque - 16 "Newtons". The new petrol Sorento with 6-speed "mechanics" has a top speed of 202 km / h and accelerates from zero to hundreds in 10.5 seconds. With automatic transmission, it turns out slower by 7 km / h and 0.1 second, respectively.

Diesels are represented by engines of 2.0 and 2.2 liters. The first works only in tandem with a 6-speed "automatic". Engine power - 185 forces, thrust - as much as 402 Nm, but in a relatively small range - from 1,750 to 2,750 rpm. The situation with the 2.2-liter diesel is even better. It has 39 Nm more thrust, but in the same range. And the recoil is equal to 200 forces. Against the background of its predecessor, the increase in power is small, only 3 forces. But the number of "newtons" increased by 20. Unfortunately, the fuel consumption figures of the new Sorento KIA have not yet indicated. We will wait for his arrival in Russia and see.

Now about the suspension. Basically, it has not changed, but there are some improvements on the rear axle. For example, from now on, shock absorbers are installed vertically and behind the axle, and enlarged bushings for attaching the subframe are used. These measures, combined with the increased wheelbase, are intended to give the new Sorento more stability.

The steering of the new KIA Sorento is completely new, with electric power assistance. For greater steering responsiveness, the electric motor that drives the system was removed from the steering column and transplanted onto the steering rack.

Let's move on to considering the body of the new KIA Sorento. The percentage of super-strong hot-formed steel increased from 4.1 to 10.1. This made it possible to strengthen, in particular, the front and middle window pillars. In addition, if the former Sorento had 24.1% of ultra-high-strength steels, now it is 52.7%. It is used, among other things, to increase the rigidity of the wheel arches and the rear.

Trunk

In the five-seater version, the trunk volume of the new Sorento has not changed - it is equal to 660 liters. With the second row seats folded down, you get 1,732 liters. With the seven-seat option, things are a little different. For example, the second row seats can be adjusted fore and aft. Thus, the minimum boot volume behind the second row is 605 liters. For the third - 142 liters. The maximum volume is 1,662 liters.

Note that even the third row of seats comes with separate air ducts on the sides for climate control.

Complete set

The new KIA Sorento can be equipped with adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, all-round visibility and lane departure warning. In general, an almost complete set of active safety systems characteristic of the modern auto industry.

Preliminary price and start of sales

We are waiting for the new KIA Sorento to Russia by the spring of 2015! The car is promising. Compared to the former Sorento, he really stepped forward decently. We hope that the starting price will not move like this and will remain within 1,300,000 rubles.

Usefulness

Gallery and equipment of the current KIA Sorento.

The charismatic KIA Sorento SUV of the 2019-2020 model year is presented in 5- and 7-seater versions. The car is ideal for traveling with the whole family - both in new cities and on the exciting off-road.

Technical characteristics of KIA Sorento

The crossover has impressive dimensions: length - 4685 mm, width - 1885 mm, height - 1735 mm. Such dimensions guarantee a spacious car interior, where the driver and all passengers will feel comfortable. At the same time, they do not prevent the car from feeling confident in an urban environment, free to maneuver and park.

The clearance of the model is 185 mm. The Sorento will easily overcome city curbs and emerge victorious from the pit and hillocks of rugged terrain.

Trunk volume - 564 liters. In the department you can arrange purchases from the supermarket, suitcases, and sports equipment. You can take your four-legged friend on a trip with you!

KIA Sorento is equipped with two engines - 2.4-liter gasoline and 2.2-liter diesel. Engine power - 175 and 197 hp. respectively. SUVs are equipped with a 6-speed manual or 6-band automatic transmission. The Sorento range includes front-wheel drive models as well as four-wheel drive vehicles.

The maximum speed of the car reaches 190 km / h. Acceleration to the first hundred is carried out in 9.9-11.5 seconds.

Fuel consumption - from 6.7 to 8.8 liters per 100 kilometers. The most economical is traditionally a diesel unit. The volume of the tank is 64 liters.

Basic modification Sorento

The Classic version is equipped with cruise control and an audio system with radio. Climate control with air ionization function will make any trip as comfortable as possible, and xenon headlights guarantee excellent visibility even in bad weather. The Warm Options package includes heated front seats and a windscreen. Thanks to the multifunctional steering wheel, you can regulate the operation of car systems without being distracted from the road. Rear parking sensors make parking the crossover a lot easier. Active safety is ensured by the ABS, VSM, ESC, HAC and ESS systems.

Technologies and functionality

• Headlights with the "Escort" option will allow the driver and passengers to safely reach the entrance in the dark, and the cornering light function ensures comfortable maneuvering in difficult road conditions.
• An automatic steering system will help you park. The system will select a suitable place and park the car by itself, adjusting the steering wheel angle.
• The body of the SUV is made of high-strength steel. Special body elements reliably protect the Sorento from rollover and damp the impact in a collision.

You can clarify the performance characteristics on the official website of the dealer - the KIA FAVORIT MOTORS company.