The new Kia Sorento's smoother, swept-back profile and deeply sculpted surfaces introduce a higher level of sophistication for the third generation model, with more space and numerous innovative features.
The face of the new Sorento incorporate long, wrap around headlamps and more prominent fog lamps, as well as a larger, more upright 'tiger nose' grille, with a distinctive three-dimensional diamond pattern.
The sleeker look of the new Sorento is enhanced by its increased length, now measuring to 4,780mm, reduced height of 1,685mm and expanded width to 1,890 mm.
The exterior styling was led by Kia's Namyang design studio in Korea, with significant input from the brand's Frankfurt, Germany and Irvine, California design studios. Interior styling was led by the brand's European design team, based in Frankfurt.
Depending on market, customers will be able to specify the interior in either single-tone (Saturn Black) or two-tone (Saturn Black and Stone) colour schemes with cloth or leather trim. Additionally, brown or light grey colour schemes in leather trim will be offered as an option.
The increased exterior dimensions and wheelbase have liberated additional space in the cabin of the new car. Although the roofline is 15mm lower, repositioned seat cushions ensure increased headroom and greater legroom for occupants in all three rows.
Cargo space, with the third row seats folded flat, has increased by 17.5 percent, from 515 to 605 litres. The new Sorento also features a new under-floor tonneau cover storage compartment.
Five engines are available with the new Sorento, depending on country, offering power outputs ranging from 169bhp to 266bhp.
These include a 2.4-litre gasoline direct injection (GDI) unit, 2.4-litre and 3.3-litre multi-point injection (MPI) engines, and revised 2.0-litre and 2.2-litre 'R' turbo-diesel units.
Following its recent unveiling in Korea, the all new Kia Sorento will make its European premiere on the 2nd of October, during the 2014 Paris Motor Show.
