Kia Sorento 2012, analysis

With looks closer to an SUV, and increasingly distant to a traditional SUV, the Kia Sorento 2012 introduces new dimensions: 4.69 meters long and 1.71 meters high, i.e., almost 10 cm longer and 1.5 cm lower than the previous generation (and almost 25 cm longer than the Kia Sportage). The front has a large chrome grille edges, which characterizes most of the new models of Kia, integrated with the new optical enclosures. Although the width of the vehicle remains unchanged, the width of the channels has been increased, outwardly displacing wheels. As mentioned, the new Kia Sorento is longer than its predecessor, and its design was completely renovated. Laterally emphasize your waist line higher up, and the wheel arches, but in a more "square" in the Sportage. In the tail found an excellent game led optics, extending even the large tailgate. Finally, all the lower contour of the Kia Sorento is covered by black plastic protectors off road style. The interior of the 2012 Kia Sorento is very spacious and elegant, with three rows of seats, ie for 6 or up to 7 people. The remarkable features is the following list: dual zone automatic climate control, internal opening and remote trunk and fuel tank, front seats with height and lumbar adjustment and power driver, Central locking with remote command, computer onboard, cruise control, auto-dimming rearview mirror, power outside mirrors and heated, leather upholstery, electric panoramic sunroof, front and rear fog lights, headlights with internal and lava lamps, tilt steering wheel and depth, ABS, driver and passenger airbag, head airbags front and rear (curtain) and front side, up and down control on slopes, park distance control rear, electronic brake distribution, electronic stability program, and sensor rain. There are two engines available in Argentina. One is after, 2.4 liters and 174 HP (more than acceptable power). The other option is more powerful, and consists of a 2.2-liter diesel engine and 197 hp. The transmission is manual or 6-speed automatic, and traction, 4 × 4 transfer case. The performance of the most powerful are: Maximum speed: 190 km / h; Acceleration: 0 to 100 km / h in 10 seconds; City consumption: 9.3 l/100 km; Enrooted consumption 6.2 liters per 100 km; Combined consumption 7.4 liters per 100 km.