The planned update of the Kia Sorento SUV debuted in South Korea first and later came to North America (see video). The company has now officially confirmed its release in Europe.
The exterior updates are largely the same as for the other markets: fang-shaped LED headlights, a new radiator grille and refreshed bumpers.
A single curved glass pane unites the displays on the dash, and the air vents in the middle are not horizontal. The climate control panel is new, and the same goes for the front seats.
Feature-wise, the car now has an auto-closing tailgate and a fingerprint scanner. Further options include a heads-up display and an extended list of electronic assists.
The Euro-spec Kia Sorento utilizes a turbo diesel engine rated at 194 PS (191 hp / 143 kW). As an alternative, you could consider one of the two available hybrids – HEV and PHEV. Both are based on the same turbocharged petrol four-pot rated at 180 PS (178 hp / 132 kW), the difference is that the PHEV is rechargeable.
