New Kia Sorento 2024 video: test, price, reviews

Today everyone is trying to be recognized as a brand payment. And even if membership in this exclusive club is more of a birthright than a validation obtained through merit, some outsiders can still give the impression of being able to aspire to excellence, providing examples of great value. Korean Come on is one of these, which with The new Sorento 2024 takes another step in the right direction. And the goal is not far at all.

Kia Sorento changes face and face 2024 aims for a more dignified image. It does so with a long and square front end, lined with vertical headlights and daytime running lights followed by broken lines, which bring to mind an electric SUV. Let EV9: winner of many awards including the recent World Car of the Year. When you have such a museum at home, you can’t help but draw inspiration from it. Obviously, however, on the Sorento we have an open grill, since there is a cold combustion engine. Apart from the fascias and lights, the Kia Sorento maintains the style and standards we know: those of a maxi SUV. Height 4.82 meters designed to carry up to 7 passengers arranged in three rows of seats, with the last one folding down and disappearing under the load floor when not needed.

Kia Sorento 2024, trunk in 7-seat configuration

IN More changes can be seen inside, where the dashboard has cleaner design: especially in the central part, where the air vents – previously very visible – are now hidden around the climate control panel giving way to a thin touch panel, perfectly aligned with the new one. The atmosphere is almost minimalist. A panel that has two functions: one touch and I change the set of adjustments, from those of audio and navigation to those of climate control, which I adjust comfortably and intuitively with two “old school” knobs. Seven seats, it is said, with those in the first row getting ventilation in the top version, while the dashboard offers 12.3″ convenient display collected in one mega-screen overlays, complementary title display 10 inches with the most modern board technology. If it is together with luci environment in 64 colors and digital rearview mirror, which uses the camera to provide a better view when it’s dark or the rear window is blocked. The visual quality is good, with refined and smooth covers in the upper part of the passenger compartment, from the height of the seats upwards: below, the plastic is left exposed, but this also happens with many German bosses.

RESIDENCE It is really spacious, the interior is suitable for traveling with a full load, even if the seats of the third row offer a lot of space. trunk. The capacity, which measures from 813 to 179 liters on the roof of the passenger compartment, forces a large family to have a roof box if they all want to go on holiday together. But the good thing is that, however, you travel with the level of comfort wise The last row, it must be said, requires some agility to get in and out. Whoever sits on it then has to deal with the upper floor and therefore finds himself with his knees made, but he can rely on the adjustable knob for ventilation, which goes through two holes on the sides, and even USB sockets for charging smartphones. . For the third row accessible by reclining the second seats: just press the button. And sofa it’s easy to negotiate the right centimeters that make everyone happy. Finally, two buttons on the rear seats of the first row allow you to move the front seats from the back: this can also be convenient.

Kia Sorento 2024, third row seats

The 2024 Sorento range will also have electrified petrol engines, and full hybrid and plug-in technology, but the first to arrive on the market – and the one I drove – is equipped. 2.2 liter turbodiesel with 194 HP and 450 Nm of torque, with an 8-speed manual transmission and all-wheel drive. From the good old Diesel I have only pleasant confirmation: a big shot in recovery and low consumption, which according to what was detected in measurements by the on-board computer should remain between 5.5 and 6.5 l/100 km in real driving conditions. The gearbox goes well with this engine and when I’m looking for a more powerful drive, using the paddle behind the steering wheel, it supports me with quick and timely gear changes. The arrangement finds a good compromise between calmness and comfort, well masking 18 quintals of the car’s weight: which turns well around bends, even without having the four-wheel steering that is fashionable today. only the note is about sound blockingwhich at low speed allows you to hear the gurgling of the engine and the rolling of the tires at high speed: a car of this class deserves a more muffled atmosphere.

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Kia Sorento 2024, test

GET OUR WHEELS Off-road driving is also good, with a small steering radius that helps in narrow passages and four wheel drive which proved effective on the very steep slopes of the marble quarries near Carrara. The control between the seats allows me to choose the driving mode and improve traction snow, sand or mud, but in this case the automatic mode was more than enough. The only doubt concerns the change of double clutch, which may suffer from overheating and premature wear of clutches if you want to go downhill at very low speeds: to do so, the traditional direct and torque converter may be more suitable, but it must be remembered that the Kia Sorento. it is not an off-road vehicle by any means hard and pure, nor does it pretend to be, and with the features it has it ensures safe travel on various terrains. In short, he is an absolute pleasure when it comes to reaching an isolated beach or a ski resort with snow-covered streets.

The first Kia Sorentos to arrive at dealerships are those with a diesel engine: two- or four-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic transmission as standard. These will be followed by Junehybrid and a combination of plug-ins. The first 1.6 T-GDI turbo petrol engine pairs with a 1.49 kWh battery and will be offered with a 6-speed automatic transmission and front or all-wheel drive. There Plug in instead it will have a 13.8 kWh battery, for almost sixty kilometers of autonomy, and only wheel drive. The offer is divided into three trim levels which makes the choice easier. Speaking of Sorento Dieselstarts from 47,350 euros for that version Business front wheel drive, which it already has 7 seats, automatic gearbox and steering wheel pads, level two driving assistance, full LED headlights and 12.3” infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto navigation. In short, a very respectable piece of equipment that goes together lovely interiorwith two-tone upholstery in green fabric and imitation leather, and recycled plastic mats that replace non-sustainable materials.

Kia Sorento 2024, price

STEP IN TIME Medium version Style starting at 51,350 euros, with a surcharge of 2,000 euros for version no four wheel drive. The latter is the obvious choice for the tested configuration, which is top of the range Evolution and it costs 59,350 euros, before applying any incentives. The equipment list is limited, especially for the Evolution that leaves the factory’full of discretion”and indeed he has everything and more: he lacks nothing. Between the entry level and the top of the range jump is 8,000 euros, and many may question a priori the opportunity to pay almost 60 thousand euros for such a young brand, but if you try to get on board, I challenge you not to try to be surprised. forthe highest level of quality achieved. Things with a definite “wow effect”.

Kia Sorento 2024, trim levels.

FOR THAT THING MORE But with a range like this it’s easy to choose, given that in addition to improvements in aesthetics and finishing (with rims that grow with each step) the second level offers a larger instrument panel (12.3 inches vs. 4.2”), heated seats, electric gate and the most advanced assisted driving system, with obstacle avoidance assistant and semi-automatic lane change – to mention the main features – while the third level adds individual level rear suspension, sunroof, Head Display, remote controlled parking, audio system. Bose and ventilated leather seats, as well as 360° steering cameras with an anti-collision parking system. For Sorento Diesel, the price range is from 47,350 to 59,350 euros; The hybrid is between 49,350 to 61,350 euros, while plugging combination instead it goes from 56,350 to 68,350 euros. Warranty for all is 7 years or 150,000 km.