2015 Kia Sorento revealed at LA Auto Show
Kia recently unveiled the all-new 2015 Sorento at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. It is longer and wider in size than the outgoing model, thereby having more interior room.
The new Sorento follows a similar design from its predecessors, however, its styling will sport minor changes across different continents. For instance, this US-release Sorento comes with a “tiger-nose” grille. The sweptback headlights from the earlier Asian release are carried onto all versions. The new Sorento gets a sloping roofline, lightly flared wheel arches and chrome accents on the side mirrors and the grille. It will also ride on 17, 18 or 19-inch alloy wheels.
In the US, the entry-level model comes with a 2.4-litre GDI 4-cylinder engine that develops 185 hp and 241 Nm of torque. The second is a turbocharged 2.0-litre GDI 4-cylinder coughing up 240 hp and 352 Nm of torque. The third is a 3.3-litre GDI V6 which produces 290 hp and 341 Nm of torque. All of the three engines are restricted to a 6-speed automatic transmission and optional all-wheel drive.
As with most Kias, the Sorento will come with a host of in-cabin features as standard, including a 4.3-inch display and an infotainment system. Move the charts up a bit higher and you get Nappa leather upholstery, heated / ventilated front seats, heated rear seats and a panoramic sunroof. A 12-speaker Infinity audio system and a UVO infotainment system with an 8-inch display are also on offer.
The new Sorento was introduced in South Korea sometime earlier this year. However, expect to see the new Sorento in UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other GCC countries sometime next year.
Keep track of the latest prices and updates in the Kia Sorento buyer guide.
Comments
ravelo
Wow.can’t wait to upgrade from my Sportage
Choucrallah karam
What a Grand Cherokee tail rip off! Looks good though
AAX
Looks Suspiciously like the Infiniti JX35/ Q-Whatever.
Samer
it is not even close to the infiniti, this car looks really nice while the infiniti is the definition of ugly
Rashed
why did they make it look like a van? 🙁
Faiz
Awesome! Look at those fog lights! Hope Kia remains affordable!
Mufaddal
Hyundai Santa FE for Rappers or should I say the funkier version of Santa FE…
vaibhav
Excellent design. Perfect redesign for the current market.
fawz
Solid design. Nice work kia
Abdullah Zahran
@Mash will you ever do a review on the 2015 Expedition, because it already started hitting showrooms, and I see it as an excellent car
Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury
There’s no test car for media.
Mumtaz
I like this redesign. Looks very premium!
LeRoy
This will be a hit for sure. I like the interior.
cindy.cenia
Patiently waiting
dar
Awesom interiors
Sadiq
When will this be in the showrooms? Looks promising!
Archie
According to US rankings and JD Power and Assoc., the Kia Sorento ranks 2nd in Midsize, Crossover, and midsize w/ 3 rows, segment.
marcus
Hi mash,
Can you please make a review for this vehicle, DA style…all i’ve read so far are praises…
Baburaj
Please do a proper review of this car.
ghadeer
hi mash,
Is it possible for you to review this car? I’m in the market for a SUV now and would appreciate your take on the Sorento.
Thanks