2 lcd monitors in the front kia sorento made in china
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The Kia KX7 is a mid-size SUV based on the third generation Kia Sorento. The Sorento is a South Korean import, while the KX7 will be a China-made product from the Dongfeng-Yueda-Kia joint venture. It measures 4,730 mm in length, 1,890 mm in width and 1,690 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,700 mm.
Kia hasn"t revealed all the specifications of the Kia KX7, but it has confirmed that the range will include 2.0-litre, 2.4-litre and 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine models. Transmission choices will be 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic, and a four-wheel drive system will be offered in high-end models. The interior hasn"t been officially revealed, but spy images have revealed that the KX7 will have an analogue instrument panel and a floating display for the infotainment system.
The Kia Sorento, which is available in diesel, starts at 2,37,800 yuan (INR 23,68,596.42). The Kia KX7, which will go on sale in March, will reportedly be priced from just above 2,00,000 yuan (INR 19,92,091.19).
The 4.3-inch Instrument Display offers an array of functions right at your fingertips: trip meter, odometer, estimated range of remaining fuel, current average miles per gallon, and more.
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The 12.3-inch Instrument Display features a brilliant LCD display within the gauge cluster that offers sleek style while providing essential driver information.
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The 10.25-inch screen provide a stunning display for navigation, diagnostic, convenience, entertainment, and immersive vehicle information features. An integrated blue light filter helps reduce eye strain and driver fatigue.
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Conveniently adjust radio volume, change channels, handle calls with your Bluetooth® enabled phone and adjust your cruise control settings, all from the steering wheel.
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Charge a compatible smartphone wirelessly, just by placing it on the front console tray. No cords or wires needed. A convenient indicator light lets you know the phone is charging, and when it’s completed.
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The auto-dimming mirror automatically dims the harsh glare of reflecting lights. And for additional peace of mind, the mirror features HomeLink®, a wireless control system that can operate garage doors, security systems, and more.
Driver and front passenger will enjoy the luxury and comfort of heating elements in the seat back and cushion. Three adjustable heat settings help ensure comfort.
Drives on hot summer days are more comfortable with the ventilated driver"s and front passenger"s seats. Three fan speeds circulate cabin air through perforations in the seat leather, helping you stay cool.
A 2nd-row bench seat allows for an additional center passenger. Additionally, rear seat passengers enjoy the comfort of a center armrest and personalized headrest adjustment.
The versatile design of the 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat allows for longer cargo items to be carried with the rear seat passengers. For even larger cargo loads, both sections of the rear seats can be folded down.
The versatile design of the 50/50 Split-Folding Rear Seat allows for longer cargo items to be carried with the rear seat passengers. For even larger cargo loads, both sections of the rear seats can be folded down.
Have you heard of Mountain Lightning, Sunbucks Coffee, Johns Daphne, PolyStation 3, Benign Girl, Johnnie Worker, or even Adidos? Well, these are the ‘alter ego’ brands for Mountain Dew, Starbucks Coffee, Jack Daniels, PlayStation 3, Barbie Girl, Johnnie Walker, and Adidas, respectively–and they’re made in China! See, the Chinese folk are known for a lot of things, but one of their traits that almost always make them part of various lists is being copycats.
These guys have managed to copy whatever they get their hands on, and the automotive industry hasn"t been spared. In fact, they’re becoming more and more famous for building vehicles that have uncanny resemblances to the original designs from other countries, especially American cars. Their own motor shows, like the Shanghai one, are littered with Chinese-built machines that"ll make you feel a sense of déjà vu. Funny enough, the car industry in China is growing by the day at such a fast rate with the country’s leading automakers spreading their influence globally by acquiring foreign car brands and improving on them.
Call it inspiration, but what puzzles many is why they can’t just do their own thing. Worse yet is that if the original designer of the car thinks his design has been copied, it won’t be that easy to prove, given the fact that there aren’t any international copyright laws, just mere agreements on the use of intellectual property. Anyhoo, here are the top 20 famous Chinese knockoffs that are shameless rip-offs of the originals.
This car has a very interesting and inspirational story behind it. It"s about two auto enthusiasts who"ve been supercar fans since they were little, and because they couldn’t afford their own Lamborghini Diablo SV, they built one. Meet Wang Yu and Li Lintao–gearheads from childhood but now grown men with big ambitions. After returning home from their mechanical engineering studies in the UK and Germany, they decided to build their own Diablo, and so, they sourced parts from Taobao (Chinese eBay). Soon enough, the Diablo VT was a reality.
This one came close to looking all Porsche—logo and everything—but the keen gearhead"s eye will twitch at the sight of this thing. They call it the "Eagle," but if they had asked for suggestions from the public, something like "Ferrasche" or "Porschari" would"ve done because it"s like they stuck the front of a Ferrari to the back of a Porsche, then came up with a logo to "convince" people it"s the closest thing to owning a Porsche—eiowl! Now you see why car experts labeled it as a ‘pastiche of the worst kind.’ Sadly, the industry’s hands are tied as they cannot do anything about the similarities these Chinese clones have to the original designs because the designs can’t be protected in China. Under Chinese law, proving to the court that a Chinese automaker or manufacturer has infringed on a patent is an uphill task.
When we say they copy everything, we mean just that: everything—even the Tesla S model. Yeah, the one Oprah bought a couple of years back that added her to the Tesla mamba train. So now, the Chinese, hopefully not inspired by the media godmother, went ahead and created their own electric version: the Youxia X—kind of like the KnightRider, but the front is everything Tesla.
The car is powered by an electric motor that has 348 hp and 440 Nm of torque, with an option of different battery capacities from 40 kWh up to 85 kWh.
Inside is a large touchscreen LCD from which vehicle controls are accessed, and you can connect your devices to the system. The front grille can display anything from the KITT OS red lights to the Youxia logo to a cat or whatever–anything goes!
Also known as the "Dongfeng EQ2050 M3D" (massive name), this car is a replica of the Hummer H2, color and all. There are at least three Chinese automakers who manufacture copies of the Humvee, two of which heavily copied a US-made chassis, gearbox, and diesel engine, but currently, these Chinese companies can make indigenous Humvee-like car parts.
The Dongfeng Hummer aka Brave Soldier is based on an imported Hummer H1 chassis and copied most of what’s on the Hummer like the bonnet scoop, the side profile, the headlamps, and even the straight rear end with the tail lamp cluster.
Under the hood is a 4.5-liter turbodiesel engine with 570 Nm torque, mated to a 5-speed manual or automatic, delivering a top speed of 135 km/h—not bad for a cloned version.
This car was manufactured after its predecessor, the Jonway UFO, was discontinued, so it’s basically a renewed version of the latter. The Chinese literally picked the Toyota Rav4, Europe’s favorite SUV, and did very few modifications, but the interior is a complete copy of the Rav4 itself. In fact, you’ll think you’re in one until your brain reminds you it’s not the real thing. Zhejiang Jonway Automobile Company is responsible for this clone, but, Toyota said they’d strengthen efforts to acquire design patents for its models in global markets after the Jonway UFO was built because these lookalikes really do hurt their brand image. The UFO’s sales couldn’t be stopped by Toyota because apparently, there was no patent protection on the car’s design in Europe. But you’ve gotta hand it to the Chinese; they scored 99.99 percent on this clone–the perfect original fake.
This car is really trying hard to look exactly like the Range Rover, but to an unsuspecting car customer, it may as well be. But if you’re not used to seeing the original Range Rover a lot, you may just buy a clone. Meet the Gonow GX6–why do they give these car clones such horrible names? However, this car can be the perfect alternative if you cannot afford a real Range Rover and are willing to fake it till you make it. That said, it packs a 4-cylinder Mitsubishi-sourced, 2.4-liter engine mated with a 5-speed manual gearbox, but there could also be one that’s turbodiesel mated with a 6-speed manual gearbox. The interior is reasonably trendy with red-black seats, a large touchscreen, a start button, and an infotainment system. Some of the notable Range Rover elements include the headlights, the rear bumper, the grille, and the wheel arches. But overall, it looks okay.
Okay, we’ll stop complaining about the names these Chinese knockoffs are given because it’s not going to stop anytime soon. This car tried hard to look like the Lexus RX, or the Toyota Harrier, if you like, and it"s another one of those perfect clones in the market. This Chinese ‘novelty’ picked its front end from the Pontiac Torrent, and the rest of the body is a replica of the Lexus RX350, so basically, it"s a hybrid of two different vehicle brands–not bad looking but still a shameless rip-off. This isn’t the first time Huanghai has cloned current car models, as they also did the same with the Kia Sorento to create the Huanghai CUV. Otherwise, if you visit China and want to drive a Lexus RX or a Harrier lookalike, go for the NCV. If you own it and don’t want people snooping around your car, just de-badge it—they won’t know it’s not the real thing.
"Hongqi" means "red flag," and to the Chinese, this is the oldest car brand also known as the presidential SUV, as it was the first car for the Chinese Communist party elite way back in 1958.
Today, a series of luxury cars have been produced by the FAW Group, the automaker that owns the Hongqi brand. It copies the Range Rover Vogue by borrowing its rear-end design but not the split tailgate feature (phew).
The size is about the same as the Range Rover, but you’ll find Chinese motifs like the chromed dragons in the grille and the wheel centers. Otherwise, it packs a twin-turbo V8 engine that delivers 530 Nm of torque and 380 hp, mated with an 8-speed auto gearbox and sprints from 0-62 in 8.1 seconds with a top speed of 137 mph.
Oh no, they didn’t... Hell yeah, they did! No matter how hard you look at this image, your eyes will keep telling you it’s a BMW X5, but it isn’t. The Chinese got you on this one. This car, with a name so massive it should be one of the entries in spelling bees, has actually been banned in Germany, and in fact, there’s a German owner of a legit BMW X5 who tore apart and razed down the Shuangshuang clone of the same–dude was uber mad! Wouldn’t you be? But the Chinese aren’t taking any of that; they just keep bringing it the harder you fight them. The car has a touch of the Toyota Land Cruiser upfront, but the rest is all BMW X5.
It doesn’t take more than one guess to know which car was cloned here, and if you didn’t already know, it’s a true copy of the Volkswagen Tiguan. The Chinese introduced this clone with so much pride after they copied everything but the color. From the exterior details with a dubious logo and wheels smaller than a Tico, this T-series SUV is part of a series of cars they copied 100 percent after their German models. It seems the Chinese are in love with SUVs, as most of the cars copied are that type. With this T-SUV, they heavily borrowed from the Volkswagen Tiguan’s front end and body, while the rear end was copied from the Touareg. Yema are the same guys who ripped off the Lamborghini Urus way before it was built. It’s that serious!
China’s Yema Auto keeps churning out new breeds of clone concepts, and this F16, which falls under the Mustang sub-brand, is part of the bandwagon. This crossover-type car looks a lot like a rebadged Audi A4 Avant, but it"s based on the Austin Maestro, though they didn’t spare the design of the headlamp cluster or the tail lamp one at that.
Initially, the car was available as a taxicab in selected areas, but the regular version was to be introduced for private buyers later on. Well, if you really wanted the Audi A4 but you couldn’t afford it, you can head over to China and get its lookalike.
If you look at the car overall, from the front fascia to the side to the rear end, this is a total crossover car. Maybe the one thing that lets you know it isn’t the original is the logo on the bonnet hood, but everything else is borrowed straight from the German model, with the interior picked straight out of the Porsche Cayenne. The Macan doesn’t come cheap, so guys may opt for the Zotye. And by the way, they’ve even designed the Nusheng (means ‘Goddess")—a special car for the ladies, complete with pink mirrors, creamy white seats, a pink dashboard, and customized pink umbrellas to prevent wardrobe malfunctions.
Some people are hopeful that the Chinese automakers will stop copying cars one day, but we think this may take some time—or maybe they won"t stop at all. These days, it’s so much easier to copy another car than decades back, what with the computer and internet age that has made copy-pasting so much easier to do. This explains why they even copied the Toyota Alphard and created their own, which they called the "Ruili DoDa V8." The name is probably the only original thing on Chinese cars, but even that doesn’t hide the fact that they shamelessly ripped off of the original creation. By the way, the "V8" in the name has nothing to do with the engine; it doesn’t have a V8—it"s just a model name. Otherwise, it uses a 2.4-liter Mitsubishi engine that develops 165 base horsepower. It seems like no car is spared by these guys.
If you thought it’s only the big brands that get cloned by the Chinese, think again. They cloned even little innocent cars like the Maruti 800 or the Suzuki Alto, then named it "Jiangnan TT." In China, though, this is the cheapest car that seats four but still has some spare space to pack your groceries and enough power to cruise the highway.
Most of these are found in small cities or the countryside where the issues of status and low income are non-issues. You can get it if you want an easy-to-maintain car that can fit in any parking lot and can sneak through traffic on low fuel consumption.
Whenever you think of cloned cars, the first name to pop up is China"s, followed by everyone else"s. We never thought anyone would want to copy the Cadillac Escalade, but China doesn’t really care–they"re passionate copycats, and they’re not about to stop soon. At least this one has a name you can pronounce and spell even while blindfolded: the "Victory S10"–maybe because they managed to create something exactly like the Escalade, so they had a eureka moment, and thus, the name was coined. But it"s really a wannabe car—at least, the front shows it. But other than the stolen looks, there’s not much under the hood but a small 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that develops a meager 116 horsepower. And no, it doesn’t come with a Louis Vuitton knock-off bag.
Yes, even the Mercedes GL Class gets a fraternal twin–it"s called the "JAC P241." The Mercedes GL is the flagship SUV from Mercedes, but the Chinese decided to viciously rip it apart and come up with their own clone SUV that borrows a lot from the GL as you can see from the headlamps and the DRLs styled similar to the front bumper of the GL but also to the Audi Q7. The shape design and the engine, as well as the hatch and the sidelines, are also based on the GL, but there’s a slight change in the shape of the lower air inlet. The rear is definitely borrowed from the Q7, with a reduced taillight shape and a rectangular bar-shaped exhaust. Who would’ve known a not-so-popular Mercedes brand would be revived through a Chinese clone?
This one"s obviously trying to look like the Hyundai Santa Fe and trying really hard at that. It’s a blatant attempt to copy the styling of previous-generation Santa Fe models, the outcome being called the "Huanghai CUV." This just goes to prove how terrible Chinese car designing really is. I mean, how long did this even take to design? Two weeks? It’s pretty much the Santa Fe face grafted onto a Sorento. In fact, the Sorento knockoff is much worse, as you cannot even tell the difference. They copied everything, down to the wheels! If they did it to the Kia, the Rexton, the Land Cruiser Prado, and the Colorado, they’ll do it to Hyundai–no exceptions. Brace yourself, though, because the next clones you’re about to see may just make you L.O.L.—fingers crossed.
Zero chills! That"s what this Chinese clone seems to say with such boldness. These guys have the audacity, and they feel nothing—not even for Range Rover. As far as they"re concerned, they"re good at what they do, and nothing or no one is stopping the cloning current.
This is the exact copy of the Range Rover Evoque, one that seems it was traced out carefully and then transferred to the computer for color and a few subtle enhancements.
Then, a name was quickly thought up by some guys in the team. We"re willing to bet "Land Wind" is English for some crazy Chinese name that wouldn"t have gone well with this car. So, there you have it: land and wind. All you need is a bottle of water to help you swallow the bitter truth!
This car was first revealed at the Beijing Motor Show, and immediately, it was linked to the Volkswagen Audi Q5 and the Touareg, as you can clearly see. It’s like they lifted and pasted everything as it was and just changed the name, because even the color is exactly like what you’d find in the original versions. In 2017, the latest version morphed to look less like the Touareg and more like the VW Tiguan. There’s also a sport version, the Zotye T600 Sport, which was a Touareg, and then became the Range Rover Evoque lookalike. Seems these guys want to give people who cannot afford the real thing a chance to own something close to it, but some of these clones are actually expensive in China, so it doesn"t add up.
If you take out the name on the front bumper, this car looks for all the world like the real, original Rolls-Royce Phantom. From the flying lady on the bonnet to the classical radiator and contours that are so familiar to the RR, this car looks British. Only your gut will confirm to you that it’s not. The Chinese call it the "Geely GE" (Geely Excellence). Inside is pure wool carpet, subdued lighting, a wine cabinet, and massage seats–it really pulls you in. However, there are differences that aren’t so easy to spot for those who don’t have keen eyes. Geely has a 3.5-liter V6 engine with a top speed of 110 mph, while the real RR has a mammoth 6.75-liter V12 engine with an artificially restricted top speed of 150 mph. The latter goes from 0-62 in just 5.7, while the Geely takes 10 seconds to hit 62 mph.
The Kia Sorento includes popular safety features like Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags, Side Impact Beams, ABS And Driveline Traction Control, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) And Roll Stability Control (RSC), Lane Following Assist (LFA) and more. But make sure to check what trim you"re buying for the exact safety features, as they may differ.
The Kia Sorento can offer the following mechanical features: Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature, GVWR: 5,467 lbs, 4.081 Axle Ratio, Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic, and Engine: 2.5L GDI.
The interior features of the Kia Sorento are impressive, and include things like Leather Steering Wheel, Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column, 60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat w/Manual Fore/Aft, Passenger Seat, and 8-Way Driver Seat.
Everybody loves the exterior features of the Kia Sorento. Kia designers really outdid themselves with things like Clearcoat Paint, Compact Spare Tire Stored Underbody w/Crankdown, Steel Spare Wheel, Tires: 235/60R18, and Wheels: 18" Unique Alloy in Gloss Black.
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The Kia Sorento (Korean: 기아 쏘렌토, Gia Sorento) is a mid-size crossover SUVbody-on-frame SUV until 2009) produced since 2002 by South Korean manufacturer Kia.
Debuted in February 2002, the first generation Sorento was a traditional truck-based body-on-frame SUV. All American Sorentos also came with dual front airbags and dual side-curtain airbags in the front and rear. An optional four-wheel drive system with low range received praise for adding to the vehicle"s off-road ability.
It had two transmission options, a 5-speed manual or 4- and 5-speed automatic (pre-2005 models have a 4-speed automatic, whilst 2005 Sorentos came with a 5-speed tip-tronic style automatic). First generation Sorentos are equipped with a Hyundai-manufactured 3.5-liter 24-valve DOHC V6 engine producing 192 hp (143 kW) at 5500 rpm, and 217 lb⋅ft (294 N⋅m) of torque at 3,000 rpm.
Common features of the first generation Sorento were 4-wheel disc brakes (standard on all models), optional anti-lock braking system (ABS), and a 21.1-gallon (79.9 litres) fuel tank.
There were two trim levels available for the Sorento: either the base LX or the up-level EX. Both models included an AM/FM stereo with a single-disc CD player and an eight-speaker audio system, dual front airbags and front and rear side-impact SRS airbags (side-impact front and rear SRS airbags for North American-market models ONLY), cloth seating surfaces, a power-adjustable front driver"s seat, air conditioning, power door locks and windows, tinted windows, aluminum-alloy wheels, keyless entry, wood interior trim accents, a split-folding second-row rear bench seat, and monotone exterior paint as standard equipment. Features such as satellite radio (on later models), leather-trimmed seating surfaces, heated front seats, a ten-speaker premium audio system, cassette and CD players, an in-dash CD changer, power front bucket seats, seventeen-inch (17") aluminum-alloy wheels, a power sunroof, two-tone exterior paint, and a security system were available regardless of trim level choice.
The 2007 Sorento received upgrades, such as the transition from the 3.5-liter Sigma to the 3.3-liter with 235 hp (175 kW) and 226 lb⋅ft (306 N⋅m), and the 3.8-liter Lambda, with 263 hp (196 kW) and 257 lb⋅ft (348 N⋅m) and increased tow capacity from 3,500 lb (1,588 kg)headlamps were added, along with new tail lamps. The 5-speed manual transmission was no longer available; the 5-speed Sportmatic tip-tronic automatic transmission was made standard for all vehicles. Most of the EX trim had full-time AWD and 4x4 Low modes; The LX had a part-time system with 2WD High (rear wheel drive), 4WD High (not for dry pavementNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
A redesigned Sorento (codename XM) was launched in South Korea in April 2009. The second generation was Kia"s first model to be manufactured in the United States, in Kia"s new US$1 billion West Point, Georgia, factory (which also builds the sister vehicle to the Sorento, the Hyundai Santa Fe). The second generation used Kia"s corporate Tiger Nose grille, and was the first Kia vehicle to offer Kia UVO.
The second-generation Sorento introduced Kia"s new design language, and introduced new features and technology that would later become available on other Kia models.
The four-cylinder model returned to the lineup for North American models after being absent between 2007 and 2010. The engine was transverse, and the suspension all-independent. The change in body construction as well as the loss of a low-ratio transfer case made the Sorento 475 pounds less than the old one model for model, to gain in performance and economy.
The second generation Sorento was originally available in four models – the Base, LX, EX and top-of-the-line SX models. The SX is only available with the 3.5-liter 276 hp (206 kW) V6. The Base and LX both come standard with the 2.4-liter straight-4 175 hp (130 kW) and EX has the GDI version of the same engine which is rated 191 hp. The V6 is available as an upgrade for both the LX and EX. The SX Limited model became available in 2012.
The Sorento received a mid-cycle refresh for the 2014 model year, unveiled in 2012 at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, and went on sale in first quarter of 2013.Optima, as well as several other mechanical and interior changes.
For 2015, the six-speed manual transmission option, previously only available on the Base and LX models, was discontinued, leaving the six-speed automatic transmission as the only transmission option for the Sorento.
The 2011 Sorento was awarded the maximum five-star safety rating from the crash safety experts, European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) and Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the United States.
The second generation Sorento was awarded New Zealand Autocar magazine SUV of the Year, "great looker, does absolutely everything as it should. Engine is world class".American magazine Consumer Reports’ July 2010 issue.
As part of 2014 Sorento market launch in the US, a campaign titled "It has an answer for everything" was unveiled during Super Bowl XLVII. "Space Babies" (directed by Jake Scott) commercial was premiered in the fourth quarter, featuring the existence of a faraway planet known as "Babylandia" and follows infant boys, girls, dogs, pandas and more on their journey to Earth to join their new families. After taking it all in, the curious child begins to offer an alternative theory passed on by a friend but his quick-thinking father calls upon UVO"s voice-activated jukebox feature to hurriedly change the subject and survive another day in the adventures of parenthood. "Tight Space" (directed by Peter Darley Miller and Colin Jeffery) showed two of the CUV"s available features – power-folding mirrors and power liftgate – help a determined father make the slimmest parking garage space manageable while his skeptical wife and children look on.
Kia Motors revealed the third generation Sorento in South Korea on August 28, 2014. The vehicle later made its European debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. The third generation Sorento shares a platform with the third-generation Kia Carnival, and is available in either 5-seater or 7-seater, depending on configuration. It is 95mm longer than the previous generation, but lower for better handling. Kia claims a rigidity strengthening of 14% on its high tensile steel and the Sorento scored good evaluation in small overlap crash test by IIHS. In the US, the Sorento continues to be produced at the West Point, Georgia assembly plant.
Available engines are a 290 hp (294 PS; 216 kW) 3.3-liter Lambda II V6, the existing 190 hp (193 PS; 142 kW) 2.4-liter GDi I4 that make the same output as the outgoing engine, and the new 240 hp (243 PS; 179 kW) 2.0-liter turbo I4. A 2.2-liter CRDi diesel engine with variable geometry turbocharger (VGT) is also available.
The third generation Sorento comes equipped with a six-speed manual transmission or six-speed automatic transmission. Drivetrains are front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
In the United States, the 2016 Kia Sorento is offered in five models, and four models within the United Kingdom. KX-1 base model, KX-2, KX-3 and KX-4 with the GT-Line from late 2018 onwards replacing the KX-4.
In Pakistan, Kia Pakistan unveiled its car at a Power Play event held at the Karachi factory on 14 February 2021. The event was held at Kia Motor Corporation"s production plant, where various personalities from the automotive sector were invited. The car offered in Pakistan is the third generation of Sorento. The SUV is offered in three tiers with two power train options, a 2.4-liter front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive model, and a 3.5-liter front-wheel drive model.
The Kia Sorento received updates for 2018 or 2019 depending on market location, these included a new front grille, bumper covers and exterior lighting with similar design cues derived from the 2019 Kia Forte and the 2018 Kia Cadenza for the 2019 model year. The L, LX, EX and SX trim levels received refreshed projector beam headlamps with LED positioning lights. The SXL trim received new LED headlamps with LED daytime running lights, LED amber turn signal and positioning lights, and LED tail lamps.
Other changes include new exterior colors, new wheels, third row seating now standard on all trim levels with all engine types, driver attention warning system added to all trim levels, and a 2.4-liter engine replaced the 2.0-liter engine on lower trim levels. The 2019 Kia Sorento features a 3.3-liter V6 engine on higher trim levels. The trim levels are available with all-wheel drive, except for the base L trim, which is only available with front-wheel drive.
In November 2014, Kia Motors collaborated with 20th Century Fox to create a Wolverine-themed Sorento to promote the home media release of 2015 Australian Open, with a series of videos featuring Rafael Nadal teaming up with the X-Men to save the tennis event from the Sentinels.
The updated Sorento sports a larger design with an extended wheelbase (35 mm (1.4 in) longer) while the vehicle"s overall length is extended by 10 mm (0.4 in). There are two engine options: a hybrid (a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and single electric motor, amounting to 227 hp (230 PS; 169 kW) and 258 lb⋅ft (350 N⋅m; 35.7 kg⋅m) of torque) and a traditional gasoline-only engine (a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, matched with an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, output at 281 hp (285 PS; 210 kW) and 311 lb⋅ft (422 N⋅m; 43.0 kg⋅m). A plug-in hybrid variation and additional gasoline engine options are also being planned, along with a multi-collision brake system and a remote smartphone surround view monitor.
On September 22, 2020, the fourth-generation Kia Sorento made its debut in North America. It is offered in several different trim levels: LX, S, EX, SX, SX Prestige, and SX Prestige X-Line. LX and S models is powered by a naturally-aspirated 2.5-liter 4-cylinder Smartstream gasoline engine producing 191 hp (194 PS; 142 kW), while EX, SX, SX Prestige, and SX Prestige X-Line models uses a 2.5-liter turbocharged Smartstream 4-cylinder gasoline engine producing 281 hp (285 PS; 210 kW). All North American Sorento uses an 8-speed automatic transmission, though models equipped with the 2.5-liter turbo engine uses an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. Sorento hybrid models will be available after the initial launch in late 2020. The V6 engine is no longer offered. In 2021, Kia announced the introduction of the Sorento PHEV
Kia continued to build the North American-market Sorento at its assembly plant in West Point, Georgia, United States. All models include front-wheel-drive, except for the SX Prestige X-Line model and the hybrid models, which include standard all-wheel-drive. All North American-market 2021 Sorento feature three rows of seating, with higher trim levels featuring second-row captain"s chairs in place of the standard second-row rear split bench seat.
In January 2021, the Sorento 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid 2 was named Large SUV of the Year by What Car? awarded the Sorento five stars out of five in its review of the car.
In June 2022, the Sorento won Auto Trader UK"s New Car Award for Best 7 Seater.Auto Trader awarded the Sorento four and a half stars out of five in its review of the car.
(SEOUL/BEIJING) September 26, 2020 - Dongfeng Yueda Kia Motors Co. (DYK) is welcoming the start of a new era for the brand with the Chinese-market debut of the new Kia K5 and Kia Carnival at Auto China 2020 in Beijing.
Kia’s presence at the show highlights the wealth of research and development that has gone into the brand’s products, which aim to attract a young, trend-setting audience. This is matched by a highly experiential Auto China exhibition, allowing visitors to interact and engage with Kia’s latest vehicles and technologies.
“At Auto China 2020 we are revealing more about our mid- to long-term strategic vision, and showing the direction in which we are taking the Kia brand,” said Li Feng, General Manager for DYK. “Our latest models such as the K5 and Carnival will spearhead this evolution, with each providing stylish and high-tech mobility to trend-setting drivers. These are revealed alongside our high-performance China Touring Car Championship competitor, as well as unique displays designed to engage users with our cutting-edge ‘connected car’ and production technologies.”
Under its TECH (Turbo, Electrification, Connectivity, Hybrid) strategy, DYK plans to offer competitive new technologies and vehicles for the next 10 years. The strategy will also see DYK become a leader in the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) sector by 2030, with NEV sales set to account for 30 percent of DYK’s entire sales volume.
To demonstrate the ongoing transformation of Kia’s design and brand, the company is giving the made-in-China Kia K5 its Chinese debut at the show. The brand’s global best-selling sedan combines a striking new design with a driver-focused interior, cutting-edge technologies, and all-new powertrain options - illustrating the premium qualities that the Kia brand now offers Chinese customers.
The K5 also boasts a suite of advanced safety, connectivity and infotainment technologies, placing it among the most high-tech and comprehensively-equipped cars in its class.
Further demonstrating the technological prowess of the new Kia K5, the new model debuts alongside a pair of exhibits developed exclusively for the Beijing auto show. Illustrating Kia’s leading research and development processes, each display explores Kia’s commitment to developing vehicles and technologies based on the demands and desires of Chinese buyers.
The ‘i-GMP’ (innovative-Global Modular Platform) display shows off the advanced modular platform that underpins every China-built Kia K5. This exhibit features four robot arms, each ‘dancing’ in time to a carefully choreographed light show for visitor enjoyment. The three-minute display helps audiences understand the cutting-edge production processes employed by Kia to build a car for one of the most dynamic markets in the world, as well as how its advanced CVVD engine technology works.
“The Kia brand is back again. We in R&D have worked so hard to bring the Kia brand where it belongs: on the way to become China’s new trendsetter,” said Sven Patuschka, Head of Hyundai Motor Technology & Engineering Center in China (HMTC). “With a growing focus on software development, we will foster the power of Chinese innovation with one common goal: using our passion to develop products and services that meet the needs of our customers.”
The second vehicle in the spotlight at Auto China 2020 is the fourth-generation Kia Carnival. Dubbed a ‘Grand Utility Vehicle’, the new Carnival offers a leading combination of innovation, space, flexibility and style. The most advanced MPV that Kia has ever created, the new Carnival is another strong indicator of Kia’s intentions to produce stylish and modern cars for China.
Its SUV-inspired design is matched with innovative in-car technology and class-leading cargo capacity over three or even four rows of seats. Its range of powerful and advanced gasoline engines and eight-speed automatic transmission contribute to a confidence-inspiring driving experience, offering smooth and swift progress and an unruffled dynamic character.
The new Kia Carnival features Kia’s evolved ‘tiger-nose’ design across the front. This integrates LED daytime running lights and headlamps into the grille to give it a confident, futuristic new look and a unique light signature.
Kia has also brought its China Touring Car Championship (CTCC) race car to the show, expressing another important element of the Kia brand and how it is evolving to meet the interests of buyers in the region.
This high-octane display features Kia’s K3 CTCC racer, alongside a bank of spinning bikes. Gamers select a vehicle, then start pedalling, allowing up to four people to compete for victory by controlling the car’s speed as they cycle. The end of the game sees visitors’ times added to an overall ranking, with awards for the fastest and most powerful participants. As well as giving visitors an experience designed to make their hearts beat faster, the game also helps to communicate information on the technology and performance Kia brings to the CTCC.
These exhibits are featured alongside a range of Kia’s models developed and produced exclusively for China by DYK. Models on-show at the event include the brand’s bestselling crossovers and SUVs, such as the KX3, KX5 and Sportage, as well as the popular K3 sedan.
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RMW9B72N–--FILE--Models pose next to a KIA Sorento at the 13th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition, known as Auto Shanghai 2009, in Shanghai,
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RMW98BKW–A model poses with a KIA Sorento during the 9th China (Guangzhou) International Automobile Exhibition, known as Auto Guangzhou 2011, in Guangzhou city
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(SEOUL/BEIJING) September 26, 2020 - Dongfeng Yueda Kia Motors Co. (DYK) is welcoming the start of a new era for the brand with the Chinese-market debut of the new Kia K5 and Kia Carnival at Auto China 2020 in Beijing.
Kia’s presence at the show highlights the wealth of research and development that has gone into the brand’s products, which aim to attract a young, trend-setting audience. This is matched by a highly experiential Auto China exhibition, allowing visitors to interact and engage with Kia’s latest vehicles and technologies.
“At Auto China 2020 we are revealing more about our mid- to long-term strategic vision, and showing the direction in which we are taking the Kia brand,” said Li Feng, General Manager for DYK. “Our latest models such as the K5 and Carnival will spearhead this evolution, with each providing stylish and high-tech mobility to trend-setting drivers. These are revealed alongside our high-performance China Touring Car Championship competitor, as well as unique displays designed to engage users with our cutting-edge ‘connected car’ and production technologies.”
Under its TECH (Turbo, Electrification, Connectivity, Hybrid) strategy, DYK plans to offer competitive new technologies and vehicles for the next 10 years. The strategy will also see DYK become a leader in the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) sector by 2030, with NEV sales set to account for 30 percent of DYK’s entire sales volume.
To demonstrate the ongoing transformation of Kia’s design and brand, the company is giving the made-in-China Kia K5 its Chinese debut at the show. The brand’s global best-selling sedan combines a striking new design with a driver-focused interior, cutting-edge technologies, and all-new powertrain options - illustrating the premium qualities that the Kia brand now offers Chinese customers.
The K5 also boasts a suite of advanced safety, connectivity and infotainment technologies, placing it among the most high-tech and comprehensively-equipped cars in its class.
Further demonstrating the technological prowess of the new Kia K5, the new model debuts alongside a pair of exhibits developed exclusively for the Beijing auto show. Illustrating Kia’s leading research and development processes, each display explores Kia’s commitment to developing vehicles and technologies based on the demands and desires of Chinese buyers.
The ‘i-GMP’ (innovative-Global Modular Platform) display shows off the advanced modular platform that underpins every China-built Kia K5. This exhibit features four robot arms, each ‘dancing’ in time to a carefully choreographed light show for visitor enjoyment. The three-minute display helps audiences understand the cutting-edge production processes employed by Kia to build a car for one of the most dynamic markets in the world, as well as how its advanced CVVD engine technology works.
“The Kia brand is back again. We in R&D have worked so hard to bring the Kia brand where it belongs: on the way to become China’s new trendsetter,” said Sven Patuschka, Head of Hyundai Motor Technology & Engineering Center in China (HMTC). “With a growing focus on software development, we will foster the power of Chinese innovation with one common goal: using our passion to develop products and services that meet the needs of our customers.”
The second vehicle in the spotlight at Auto China 2020 is the fourth-generation Kia Carnival. Dubbed a ‘Grand Utility Vehicle’, the new Carnival offers a leading combination of innovation, space, flexibility and style. The most advanced MPV that Kia has ever created, the new Carnival is another strong indicator of Kia’s intentions to produce stylish and modern cars for China.
Its SUV-inspired design is matched with innovative in-car technology and class-leading cargo capacity over three or even four rows of seats. Its range of powerful and advanced gasoline engines and eight-speed automatic transmission contribute to a confidence-inspiring driving experience, offering smooth and swift progress and an unruffled dynamic character.
The new Kia Carnival features Kia’s evolved ‘tiger-nose’ design across the front. This integrates LED daytime running lights and headlamps into the grille to give it a confident, futuristic new look and a unique light signature.
Kia has also brought its China Touring Car Championship (CTCC) race car to the show, expressing another important element of the Kia brand and how it is evolving to meet the interests of buyers in the region.
This high-octane display features Kia’s K3 CTCC racer, alongside a bank of spinning bikes. Gamers select a vehicle, then start pedalling, allowing up to four people to compete for victory by controlling the car’s speed as they cycle. The end of the game sees visitors’ times added to an overall ranking, with awards for the fastest and most powerful participants. As well as giving visitors an experience designed to make their hearts beat faster, the game also helps to communicate information on the technology and performance Kia brings to the CTCC.
These exhibits are featured alongside a range of Kia’s models developed and produced exclusively for China by DYK. Models on-show at the event include the brand’s bestselling crossovers and SUVs, such as the KX3, KX5 and Sportage, as well as the popular K3 sedan.
The mid-size crossover and SUV segment is swollen with entries, but the three-row Kia Sorento is one worth considering. With seating for up to seven passengers, the Sorento offers the utility of the larger V-6-powered Telluride, with better fuel economy and multiple powertrain configurations. The front-drive SUV comes standard with a 191-hp inline-four with an eight-speed automatic transmission; however, we think buyers ought to consider adding all-wheel drive and upgrading to the Sorento"s 281-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Kia also offers the Sorento with a 227-hp hybrid powertrain that returns an EPA-estimated 37 mpg combined and a 261-hp plug-in hybrid (PHEV) setup with an estimated 32 miles of battery-electric driving range. The Sorento offers plentiful passenger space for its size, and even includes available niceties such as heated and cooled front and second-row seating.
The Sorento pulls into 2023 without any major changes to its massive lineup. All models now come standard with blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert while the S trim now comes with a wireless smartphone charging pad. The mid-range EX trim gets an eight-way power-adjustable passenger"s seat and a frameless rearview mirror; the upscale SX now comes with a 12.3-inch digital gauge display, power-folding exterior mirrors, and rain-sensing windshield wipers. Kia has discontinued the Sorento Hybrid S base model and added a fully loaded Hybrid SX-P trim with standard all-wheel drive, 17-inch wheels, leather seating, and captain"s chairs for the second row. The Hybrid EX gets a little love too, with an eight-way power front-passenger seat and a frameless rearview mirror. For 2023, the Sorento PHEV comes strictly in SX-Prestige trim. The PHEV SX-Prestige has all the fixings, including retractable rear-door sunshades, a 115-volt inverter, and an estimated 32 miles of electric driving range.
We like the EX hybrid. It"s pricier than the base Sorento, but it comes standard with the turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder hybrid powertrain that"s more powerful than the base nonhybrid offering. It also has nicer amenities than the trims below it, including leatherette upholstery, heated front seats, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, remote start, and snazzier styling such as 17-inch wheels and black exterior accents.
The Sorento has a wide selection of engine options and is available with front- or all-wheel drive. A 191-hp 2.5-liter inline-four-cylinder engine is standard and a 281-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder is available too. Both pair with an eight-speed automatic transmission and the hybrid model uses a six-speed automatic. We drove a top-of-the-line SX trim with the turbo four and appreciated its noticeable thrust, but we wish the powertrain felt more responsive off the line. The same model delivered poised handling, a nicely isolated ride, and firm brake-pedal feedback. The eco-friendly Sorento hybrid features a turbo 1.6-liter four-cylinder gas engine and an electric motor that work together to generate 227 horsepower. The all-wheel-drive Sorento plug-in hybrid features the same engine and transmission as the lesser hybrid, but in this application, the powertrain makes a combined 261 horsepower courtesy of a more powerful electric motor.
Although the Kia Sorento won"t move mountains, its marginal towing capacity could prove helpful in some situations. The maximum towing capacity for the Sorento is 3500 pounds when equipped with the turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and the optional towing package. Avoid the towing package or opt for the base naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine and that figure falls to 2000 pounds. Though the Sorento can"t match the V-6-powered Kia Telluride"s 5000-pound tow rating, it still can haul a couple of jet skis or small farm animals—depending on your lifestyle.
The EPA estimates the Sorento returns up to 24 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway when equipped with the base 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. The more powerful turbocharged 2.5-liter four nets EPA ratings of 22 mpg city and 29 mpg highway. The hybrid Sorento HEV is the most fuel-efficient with estimates of 39 mpg city and 35 mpg highway. The plug-in hybrid has a combined rating of 79 MPGe. Drive the Sorento PHEV in its Hybrid mode and the plug-in model earns EPA-estimated fuel economy figures of 35 mpg city and 33 mpg highway. That said, the PHEV can travel up to a manufacturer-estimated 32 miles on electricity alone with a full charge of its battery. On our 75-mph highway fuel-economy route, which is part of our extensive testing regimen, a Sorento EX Hybrid achieved 31 mpg—4 mpg short of its EPA estimate. The Sorento PHEV returned 25 mpg while in Hybrid mode, 8 mpg off its EPA estimate. For more information about the Sorento"s fuel economy, visit the EPA"s website.
Inside, the Sorento has an attractive layout, nice materials, and solid build quality. The dashboard can be outfitted with a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a 10.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system. The rest of the design blends rhombus-shaped air vents integrated ambient lighting and intricately stitched surfaces on the door panels and seat inserts. A variety of cubby storage spots and cupholders also fill out the console. Along with a standard third row, its second-row bench can be swapped for a pair of captain"s chairs. Compared with the larger Telluride, the Sorento"s far-back seats aren"t comfortable for adults, and we only managed to fit two carry-on suitcases in the cargo area—two fewer than the Telluride.
The Sorento comes standard with an 8.0-inch touchscreen or an optional 10.3-inch touchscreen. A wireless charging pad is optional, as is a 12-speaker Bose sound system. A rear-seat entertainment system with a touchscreen mounted on the back of each front seat is also optional.
The Sorento enjoys a roster of standard and optional driver-assistance technology. For more information about the Kia"s crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:Standard forward-collision warning and automated emergency braking
Kia has one of the most impressive warranty plans in the industry. However, it doesn"t offer the complimentary maintenance that its corporate counterpart, Hyundai, does.Limited warranty covers five years or 60,000 miles
turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve 1.6-liter inline-4, 177 hp, 195 lb-ft + AC motor, 59 hp, 195 lb-ft (combined output: 227 hp, 258 lb