Text: Understand the original car Di Shi Jingxu
[Understand the car Di original product] Prior to this, Kia had released the new Sorento in South Korea. As a facelifted model, the most obvious change of the new car is the replacement of the new car logo. Today, overseas media have photographed the 2022 US version of the Sorento real car at the Kia US headquarters. It is expected that the new car will be unveiled soon.
model features:
The 2022 US version of the Sorento real car exposed by the new car logo, and the front bracket has also been modified
2021 US version of Sorento
according to the US version of 20 exposed From the actual car perspective, the most obvious change in the new car is the replacement of Kia's new LOGO. In addition, the front surround of the new car has been modified compared to the 2021 US version of the Sorento.
The tail and rear brackets have been modified
2021 U.S. Sorento
As for the rear part, the 2022 U.S. Sorento also has a new logo, and the rear surround is compared The 2021 US version of Sorento has been redesigned. At present, the configuration information of the car is still unknown. Refer to the 2022 Sorento that has been released in South Korea. All of its configuration models are equipped with interior LED lights (previously optional); Premium version models will be equipped with advanced driver assistance systems as standard. Including front collision prevention assist or intelligent cruise control system to improve safety; the top version is equipped with 20-inch black rims and leather seats.
At present, the power information about the car is still unknown, refer to the 2021 US version of Sorento, which provides 4 power systems, including 2.5-liter four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine + 8-speed automatic transmission, 2.5-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine +8-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox, 1.6-liter hybrid system, 1.6-liter + electric plug-in hybrid system. As a modified model, the 2022 US version of the Sorento power system is expected to remain unchanged.
Model background/generational relationship:
First-generation Sorento
Second-generation Sorento
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Sorento, as a global model,The new car was first introduced in 2002, and it has been 19 years since the current Sorento is the fourth-generation model. The 2022 US version of the Sorento exposed this time is the annual facelift model, which is mainly replaced with a brand-new car logo.
In addition, Sorento's models from the first to third generations are sold in China as imported cars, and offer 5-seater/7-seater model options, as well as gasoline and diesel power systems. It is currently unknown whether the fourth-generation Sorento will be introduced into the domestic market, but based on the previous domestic appearances, it is not ruled out that the car may be introduced into the domestic market.
Kia KX7
It is worth noting that Dongfeng Yueda Kia launched the Kia KX7, a special domestic vehicle based on the second-generation Sorento platform. The 2020 model is currently on sale, with a price range of 214,800 to 276,800 Yuan.
Competitors/market environment:
Sorento is positioned as a mid-size SUV. From the perspective of model level, it is in the same level as , Toyota Highlander , Ford sharp world and other models. According to the car ranking data, in the past six months, Toyota Highlander has sold 42,382 vehicles nationwide; Ford Sharp has sold 13,781 vehicles nationwide. If the new Sorento is introduced into the country as an importer in the future, it is expected that the price will not have an advantage over its rivals.
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