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29th October, 2012
Kia’s successful and recently improved Sorento SUV is now available in
Australia. The wide-ranging changes include a re-engineered body shell, improved ride, handling and refinement, additional
convenience and safety features, plus a revised look for the exterior.
Kia Motors Australia Chief Operating Officer Tony Barlow said the latest iteration of the Sorento was a clear
indication of the direction Kia was taking as a vibrant player in the Australian new car market.
“Without departing from the core values of our product and our history, Kia, like the new Sorento, continues to
refine and define itself in one of the world’s most competitive new car markets,” Mr Barlow said.
Motivated by a desire to echo the stronger structure within Sorento, Kia’s designers developed new front and rear
bumpers with vertical-axis fog lights, a new front grille and headlamps with LED daytime running lamps, and a new
tailgate with reshaped LED combination lamps. For Platinum owners the Sorento’s profile is enhanced with new, 10-spoke
machine finished 19-inch alloy wheels.
Standard on the Platinum models is a new style two-part glass panoramic roof. The rear section is fixed, while the
front section is a tilt-and-slide unit and a single powered roller blind allows the level of shade in the cabin to be
adjusted.
Inside the Kia Sorento’s cabin, numerous enhancements provide a refreshed ambience with quality equipment.
A new centre stack features a large display screen (SLi navigation and Platinum) above heating, ventilation, audio
and auxiliary controls set out in logical horizontal bands, with fine detailing that echoes the appearance of a quality
audio system.
Premium equipment includes powered eight-way driver’s seat plus lumbar support (SLi and Platinum) and four-way
passenger seat (Platinum), heated and ventilated front seats (Platinum), Bluetooth® hands-free system, the new style
panoramic glass sunroof (Platinum) and a rear-view safety camera (SLi and Platinum). Air-conditioning with individual
controls for the third row seats is standard on SLi and Platinum.
Kia’s engineers were determined that the upgraded Sorento would boast even better refinement than the original
second-generation model. The stiffer body shell structure and new vibration-damping subframe mountings are an excellent
foundation for minimising NVH (noise, vibration and harshness). Further measures taken to reduce NVH include lining the
engine bay bulkhead with all-new, three-layer, noise-lowering materials and fitting a new sound insulator to the
transmission tunnel.
Sorento will be available with the popular 204 kW 3.5-litre petrol Lambda V6 MPI (335 Nm) and 145 kW R2.2 TCI (turbo
charged inter-cooler) turbo-diesel engine with 421 Nm in manual guise and 436 Nm coupled to the 6-speed automatic.
Also under consideration for the Australian market is the 141 kW, 242 Nm 2.4-litre Theta II GDI engine.
Every upgraded Sorento model features a six-speed transmission (manual or automatic), while buyers are offered a
choice of 2WD (front-wheel drive) for petrol and 4WD (four-wheel drive) for diesel.
Kia’s automatic transmission in Sorento is the world’s most compact six-speed unit. It features two operating modes –
fully automatic or ‘Sport’ with the latter offering clutch-less sequential manual gear changes – up or down, one ratio at
a time – for greater driver involvement.
The 2WD drivetrain offers lower weight (approximately 60kg less than the 4WD system) which enhances fuel economy.
Drivers who regularly face difficult driving conditions, tow trailers or go off-road, can choose the diesel 4WD
‘on-demand’ drivetrain which also offers a manually activated ‘Lock Mode’ to split the torque 50/50 between the front and
rear axles.
Kia Motors Australia’s ride and handling engineering team again spent hundreds of hours and thousands of kilometres
ensuring the best available balance between body control and ride composure to suit Australian drivers’ needs.
Stronger subframes, DFD (Dual Flow Dampers) fitted front and rear to improve ride comfort and high-speed stability and
an MDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering) system combine to provide precise vehicle control and “good” feel. Kia’s new
FlexSteer™ system provides three different settings (or weights) for the steering to match customer preference with
Normal, Sport and Comfort modes. The effort required to turn the wheel varies with each mode, but the gearing (2.95
turns) remains the same.
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Extensive revisions to the body shell, have improved front, side and rear impact protection. Inside, the upgraded
Sorento is equipped with six airbags; dual front airbags, front side airbags and side curtain airbags (offering head
protection to front and second row occupants).
Active safety technologies across the model range include the VSM (Vehicle Stability Management) system with ESC
(electronic stability control), TCS (traction control), ABS (anti-lock braking), EBD (electronic brakeforce
distribution), BAS (brake assist), HAC (hill-start assist control) and downhill brake control. Front and rear parking
sensors are standard across the range with both SLi and Platinum models gaining a reversing safety camera with a 130
degree wide-angle lens. While Platinum models also gain active HID (high intensity discharge) Xenon headlamps.
For maximum stopping power, all upgraded Sorento models are equipped with an all-disc braking system featuring larger
diameter (320mm) ventilated front discs and (carried over) 302mm solid discs at the rear. Stopping from 100 km/h can now
be achieved in 36.3 metres.
Pricing*
| Engine |
Grade |
T/M |
Wheels
Driven |
No. of
Seats |
MLP* |
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3.5L Petrol |
Si |
A/T |
2WD |
7 |
$37,490* |
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SLi |
A/T |
2WD |
7 |
$40,490* |
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SLi Navigation |
A/T |
2WD |
7 |
$41,990* |
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2.2L Diesel |
Si |
M/T |
4WD |
7 |
$38,990* |
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A/T |
4WD |
7 |
$40,990* |
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SLi |
A/T |
4WD |
7 |
$43,990* |
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SLi Navigation |
A/T |
4WD |
7 |
$45,490* |
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Platinum |
A/T |
4WD |
7 |
$50,390* |
NOTE: * Manufacturer's List Price (MLP) excludes dealer delivery fees and the numerous statutory charges
(commonly known as on-road costs). Additionally, please note that all prices, fees and charges are subject to change
without notice, as are the specifications. E&OE.
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