First photos of the all new Kia Sorento confirm that the third generation of the popular SUV will feature a striking, more mature appearance, with bold, swept back styling and sophisticated surface detailing. The exterior styling was led by Kia's Namyang design studio in Korea, with significant levels of input from the brand's Frankfurt and California design studios.
Longer, lower and wider, with an extended wheelbase, the all new Sorento builds on the success of the current model, delivering a premium look and feel, with more space and numerous innovative features. The new look is an evolution of the current vehicle, incorporating fresh visual elements inspired by the Kia Cross GT concept that debuted at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show, carrying over the long bonnet and the distinctive treatment of the wide D-pillars from the previous generation.
The front features a larger, more upright 'tiger nose' grille, with a distinctive three-dimensional diamond pattern, and long, swept back headlamps. The lower roofline, higher beltline and more muscular, rounded shoulders at the rear give the car a dramatic appearance. The sleeker look is enhanced by an increase in length to 4,780mm and a 15mm reduction in height, down to 1,685mm. The 80mm longer wheelbase, now measuring 2,780mm, ensures more passenger space in all three seat rows.
The all new Kia Sorento will be showcased in Korea in late August and will make its European premiere on the 2nd of October at the 2014 Paris Motor Show with a U.K. market launch in Spring 2015.
