The characteristics of the new KIA Sorento for Russia are revealed

The characteristics of the new generation KIA Sorento crossover for Russia, which is currently undergoing the tests necessary for certification in the Russian market, have become known. According to the portal Quto.ru, Russians will get the car with a 2.2-liter diesel engine with a capacity of 202HP and 440 Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. But a gasoline engine with a return of 281 hp, as well as a 230-horsepower hybrid powerplant, presumably, will not appear in Russia.

In the Russian market, sales of new KIA Sorento will begin in the autumn of 2020. Recall, the new Sorento is the first brand model created on the new KIA platform for mid-size crossovers. The width of the car is 1900 mm, which is 10 mm more than the model of third generation. Overall length increased by 10 mm in compare with its predecessor (up to 4810 mm), and the front and rear overhangs became slightly shorter. Visually, Sorento looks swifter, even though the height of the car has also increased by 10 mm. The distance from the center of the front axle to the bases of the front roof pillars increased by 30 mm and largely determines the appearance of the car; the bonnet was visually lengthened. The radiator closer has become wider, and the main headlights were integrated into it naturally and inside of them the new-generation LED running lights are integrated. Vertical taillights appeared on the Sorento - the solution was demonstrated at first on a larger Telluride SUV.