Kia has undoubtedly proven itself to be the most recently purchased brand. This Korean manufacturer has been busy for several years to improve its reputation for quality, design and reliability. The sales figures prove this. During 2019 and 2020, it is the sixth best-selling brand in Australia. This is one of its most important models, the end of its model life cycle until the end of 2020.
Now, the new 2021 Kia Sorento has undergone a major design overhaul, making it leap to the front of a large SUV in terms of styling, comfort, space and road performance. Sorrento (Sorento) has many offers, and there are four specification levels and two engines to choose from. The
lineup includes S, Sport, Sport+, and the GT-Line at the top (see here). In all variants, you can choose a front-wheel drive 3.5-liter gasoline V6 with a traditional eight-speed automatic transmission, or a 2.2-liter turbocharged diesel four-cylinder engine with a new eight-speed two-speed diesel engine. Clutch automatic transmission.
Here, we are testing Sport (steel gray) and Sport + (mineral blue) models equipped with diesel engines. Prices start at $35,290 for the cheapest S gasoline, to $49,290 for GT-Line diesel. For testing here, the Sport diesel starts at $41,290 and the Sport+ diesel starts at $44,690.
2021 Kia Sorento Sport & Sport +-Packaging
The most eye-catching aspect of the new Sorento must be its design. It introduces a new direction for the Korean brand and looks different from other boring SUVs on the road today. It moves the air through a bold nose, a large dark grille that Kia calls a "tiger nose", and exquisite LED lights. It seems difficult. There are slight bumps on the hood and sides, which increase personality and strength.
The tail shows new elements, with two narrower and taller taillights, and a sunken center that casts sharp shadows.The back is decorated with eye-catching hexagonal chrome ornaments, connected together under the eye-catching "Sorento" name. It seems almost dangerous-something bad guys can drive in thriller movies.
If your greatest need for an SUV is space, then Sorento will not let you down. It is huge. Full-size adults have a lot of space in the first and second rows. Usually, the third row is only used to provide enough space for children, while Sorrento provides more space. Adults can find comfort here even for a long time. As a help, you can perform multi-zone climate control (starting from the Sport mode), and the second row can slide back and forth on the guide rails to provide more space where you need it most.
Even when installed in place in the third row, the boots provide a commendable 187L. With the folding of the third row, the volume increases to 616L. If that is not enough, you can fold down the second and third rows of the 2011L.
is still practical, with many holes and cup/bottle racks to store your essentials, including a large center console that can hold more tissue boxes. There are three USB ports in the front row, Sport+ and up score another three in the second row behind the center console and the back row of the front seats, and there are two in the third row. Eight in total! Of course, there is still a 12-volt power socket in the first row and in the trunk.
In our opinion, interior decoration is very suitable. The material appearance is firm and modern. We love the snakeskin pattern dash inlay and the brushed metal decoration around the vents and knobs. The sports version uses delicate cloth decoration, while the sports version uses leather upholstered seats. Both options are comfortable and can provide support for long vacation trips.
The elegant and neat instrument panel is full of visual impact, and there is a 4.2-inch digital screen with three themes in the center. At the top, GT-Line adds a stunning all-digital screen. Except for the basic model, all other models are equipped with an excellent 10.25-inch infotainment screen. The menu layout is intuitive and easy to use, and the colors look vivid and modern. We like the look of the pink and purple neon fonts on the black background.
Although the price is slightly higher than the previous generation,But Sorrento is still good value for money. By default, all variants have seven seats and a large number of standard features are listed. Sport (pictured below) and Sport+ (pictured above) present an ideal balance, providing all the necessities and a large number of comfortable luxury supplements.
Starting from the basic model, you can get a full set of active safety features, such as lane keeping assist with lane departure warning, blind spot sensors, front collision mitigation for pedestrian detection, front and rear intersection warnings, front and rear parking sensors, side door exits Warning, fixed-range cruise control, driver attention detection and front and rear LED fog lights with automatic low beam and high beam.
Selecting the Sport model can provide you with 18-inch alloys, tire pressure sensors, larger touch screens (from 8 inches to 10.25 inches), multi-zone climate control, 10-way electrically adjustable driver's seat, with 10 satellite navigation Free map updates and traffic information for the year of the system, as well as an excellent automatic window defogging function.
Then in Sport+, you will get 19-inch alloys, exterior door handle puddle lights, first-row heated seats, heated steering wheel and mirrors, hands-free electric tailgate, and start via remote engine Button to start.
Kia still offers the best warranty on the market. The brand has an unlimited mileage of up to 7 years, which is truly rewarding. You will also receive 12 months of free roadside assistance. Repairs are required every 12 months or 15,000 kilometers, whichever comes first, you can purchase repair procedures with price restrictions in advance.
2021 Kia Sorento Sport & Sport +-drive
The fourth-generation Sorrento debuted its new 2.2-liter turbo diesel engine. Now using aluminum blocks instead of cast iron blocks, the output is very similar to the old engine, with 148kW and 440Nm respectively. But now it has lightened 19.5 kg. Throttle management has also been updated, and there is a new eight-speed wet dual-clutch automatic transmission.
All of this means a lot more lively than previous engines. Without stepping on the foot, it can glide quickly and effortlessly to speed up,This also makes it less troublesome. Then, when pushed hard, it will show excellent torque bursts instead of simply screaming through revs. Never feel short of breath, especially when on a steep mountain slope. We set a time of 0-100 km/h 8.54 seconds. Interestingly, according to our tests, this is much faster than the previous model completing the sprint in 9.76 seconds.
The new gearbox feels more stable during the journey and can shift gears quickly. But, now, during takeoff, we noticed more initial surge similar to manual clutch lift, which is not as smooth as before. Although it is subtle, because SUVs do not crawl forward on their own like traditional cars, it makes it a little tricky to move forward in parking lots. Just some minor habits.
If you especially want an SUV with strong towing capacity in the market, then Sorento is not your best choice. The brake weight is 2000 kg, which is less than the 3000 kg of the Isuzu MU-X and Toyota Prado, but is equal to the number of Toyota Kruger and Mazda CX-9.
However, taking light off-road detours is not a problem. You can choose an off-road mode that adjusts the power distribution of the wheels to suit rough and loose surfaces. However, you don't want to take Sorento to the off-road depth of MU-X or Prado, because it doesn't have a complete chassis like this, and it doesn't have suitable tires. In addition, the ground clearance is only 176mm, which provides an excellent way to go on the road.
Dynamics and compliance were never an issue in the previous generation of Sorento. But now it’s a little tighter, which improves body control and improves handling. It's really fun to bend it down. It still has high tolerances and the ability to absorb bumps, but the fine-tuned stiffness provides a miracle especially for handling at faster corners. Compared with the previous model, the stability has also been greatly improved.
Considering its size, it does not feel as big as it is from behind the wheel. Continental tires have sufficient grip and steering is appropriately weighted for such a large SUV. The steering gear is also the perfect balance of the clarity of this vehicle, allowing you to drive an entire city or suburb with confidence.
The new diesel engine and gearbox also bring some efficiency improvements. Our fuel consumption data averaged 7.2L/100km, which is impressive, including highway and city mixed driving-this is exactly what the GT-Line trip computer we recently tested said. The official figure is 6.1L/100km. Even if you do not reach the official figures, our actual figures are excellent for a large 7-seat SUV. With a 67-liter fuel tank, you should be able to easily travel 1,000 kilometers-the theoretical average range is 1,098 kilometers.
Verdict
In a popular and highly competitive market, the new Sorento has successfully brought itself back to the top of the market. This is due to the excellent exterior styling, elegant, spacious and practical interior space and updated powertrain, which brings efficiency and performance advantages.
cost did not increase too much. As a standard configuration, you can get countless security functions and mod-cons. And all of them are backed by unparalleled warranty. What else does a large SUV need? Well, PerformanceDrive will always make a louder noise, but this is just our bias against performance leakage. In terms of current market standards, this is perfect.
advantages:
-brand new exterior design and stylish interior
-powertrain refurbishment brings higher performance and efficiency
-important safety features are standard configuration
-large The fuel efficiency of the SUV is good
-the interior is spacious and practical; load cargo and provide charging points for all passengers
Disadvantages:
-the new wet dual-clutch car is still tricky when parking and moving slowly
–Interestingly, Kia’s resale price is still not as good as some competitors
2021 Kia Sorento Sport + –Technical specifications
Engine: 2.2-liter turbocharged diesel four-cylinder
Output: 148kW @ 3800rpm / 440Nm @ 1750-2750rpm
Transmission: Eight-speed dual-clutch automatic
Drive type: All-wheel drive
Wheels: F&R: 19×7.5,235/55
ANCAP: Five stars
Tare weight: 1908kg
Power-to-weight ratio: 12.89:1 (kg: kW)
Official fuel economy: 6.1L / 100km
Economy in testing: 7.2L / 100km
Fuel capacity/type: 67L / diesel
Power efficiency: 24.26kW: L / 100km
0-60km / h: 3.95 seconds*
0-100km / h: 8.54 seconds*
60-110km / h: 6.21 seconds*
1/4 mile: 16.40 seconds at 137.5km / h*
Maximum acceleration: 0.729g
100-0km / h Braking: 2.88 seconds at 36.55 meters*
Maximum deceleration: -1.294g
Decibel at idling speed: 48 *
Maximum decibel at 60-100km/h: 76 *
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