Kia Sorento: 7-seater SUV updated, diesel returns

Milan, April 8. (askanews) – Kia launches the Sorento redesign in Italy, a 4.8-meter-long, 7-seater SUV, the brand’s third best-selling model in 2023 (242,892 units, +6.3%). The moves affected the design and interior inspired by the EV9 electric twin and free connectivity through the air updates for 3 years. Another new thing is the return of the diesel variant which remains the most requested fuel for the D segment, with of 58%. “Our decision to relaunch the Sorrento in this facelift two and a half years after the introduction of the 4th generation by re-proposing the turbodiesel engine. Because if we look at the segment market data we see first that it is a segment that has practically grown by 50% ( the market shares 5.9% with 104,326 units) in the last four years and then more than 50% of customers still choose turbodiesel engines”, says CEO of Kia Italia, Giuseppe Bitti. The explanation is simple: the diesel in this case, 2.2-liter 4-cylinder with 194 HP and 8-speed automatic transmission, is still the most efficient engine, especially for large vehicles (about 2 tons in weight) and is suitable. long rides like the Sorento. To complete the range, also available with all-wheel drive, two versions of the 1.6 petrol with electrification and 6-speed automatic transmission: a full hybrid and plug-in with an electric range of around 50 km and the possibility of a second range of new incentives, with amounts ranging from 4 to 10 thousand euros. There are three business settings designed for the fleet, Style and Evolution with prices from 43,750 euros.