Kia Motors has revealed the 4th generation Sorento ahead of its public debut at the 2020 Geneva International Motor Show. The new iteration boasts a sharp design, premium interiors and new technology.
The new Sorento adopts the concept of ‘refined boldness’. It has sharper lines that lend a more sculpted look compared to its curvy predecessor. There’s also a new interpretation of Kia’s signature ‘tiger nose’ grille. Wider and more expansive, it wraps around the integrated headlamps on each side. The headlamps themselves feature a new ‘tiger eye’ LED daytime running light.
As for the dimensions, Kia said that the new Sorento has been extended by 10 mm than its predecessor, while its wheelbase is up by 35 mm to 2,815 mm. The A-pillar has been drawn 30 mm further back from the front axle for a more ‘cab-rearward’ design. There’s a new, strong character line that extends along the side of the Sorento and flows into the new vertical taillights.
The sophisticated looking interiors feature an interesting mix of metallic trims, leather upholstery and embossed wood-effect surfaces. Features would include a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, audio-visual navigation, and a new 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.
“The progressive technologies available in the new model make it the most high-tech vehicle Kia has ever created,” the company added.
Based on a new platform, the new Sorento is the result of a collaborative effort between all three studios within Kia’s global design network, in Korea, Europe and North America.
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Safety technologies include the Multi-collision Brake system that enables the Sorento to mitigate the severity of secondary collisions. It automatically applies the brakes when the airbags have been deployed after an initial collision, further protecting the occupants from secondary frontal or side impacts.
Depending on the market, there’ll be a total of 8 airbags including front seat center side airbag and knee airbags. Other market-dependent technologies include a remote smartphone Surround View Monitor, enabling the users to check the vehicle’s surroundings on their smartphone to maximize parking convenience.
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