[Korea] Kia Sorento (Foto Ufficiali)

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da AutoWeek.nl/Forum & AutoTimes.co.kr

Sito Ufficiale:

http://sorento.kia.co.kr/sorento.asp

Modificato 10 Marzo 2009 da j

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Revealing the all-new 2010 Kia Sorento XM

Once again, we are bringing you a hot and exclusive next-gen Sorento report with a series of spy pics previewing the all-new Kia Sorento in details! These latest spy shots have been taken during the official Sorento-catalogue photo shoot and are revealing us the 2010 Sorento corssover in all it’s glorry.

Kia Motors will be officially taking the covers of it’s all-new Sorento at the 2009 Seoul Motor Show, which kicks of in the first days of April. More interesting for us is the official US premiere, which is rumored to happen at the upcoming New York Auto Show of the same month.

What we have learned about the 2010 Kia Sorento so far is the that fact that the next generation Sorento, codenamed XM, will deviate greatly from the current model (technically and styling-wise). Unlike the current model, the next Sorento will not be a proper body-on-frame built SUV, but rather a crossover vehicle, sitting on a uni-body architecture.

The power will come from a variety of engine options including a gasoline powered 2.4L four-cylinder and a 270+ hp 3.8L V6. Gasoline engine range will be joined by newly developed R-diesel engine packing a hefty 200 horsepower and LPG powered 2.7LPi engine, which will only be available at South Korean market. All engines will be mated to either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission.

da Kia-World.net

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Pulito e anonimo

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2010 Kia Sorento: First interior images emerge

Following the official Sorento teaser shots, released by Kia Motors a few months ago, was a series of unofficial exterior images, previewing the Sorento’s front end styling. Today, we have seen the first round of candid interior images emerging on the web and revealing some parts of Sorento’s interior layout. Sure, we have seen the cabin before, but back then, it was heavily disguised.

As you can see the interior of the 2010 Kia Sorento appears to be completely redesigned. It incorporates three large chrome-accented gauge clusters, a completely redesigned and (finally) attractive-looking steering wheel with audio control buttons mounted on the right side.

The all-new interior also benefits from a revamped center stack console, which features an in-dash built LCD display, positioned in between the elongated vertical air vents and HVAC buttons mounted below. Auxiliary and USB input jacks can also be found in the center console.

A while ago, UK’s 4Car magazine issued a report from their exclusive Sorento-prototype test-drive. When sitting behind the wheel, editors have noticed the cabin received some major styling improvements and was built from higher grade materials. And these very first interior images certainly prove their claims. I’m pretty sure this is going to be one of the best looking interiors we have seen in a Kia vehicle to date!

As we reported, the 2010 Kia Sorento is scheduled to make it’s official debut at the 2009 Seoul Auto Show, and that’s when you can expect more Sorento information and images to be revealed.

[MotorPassion]

Io avrei fatto proseguire i fari posteriore anche un po' sulla fiancata.

Nella vista laterale la parte posteriore assomiglia alla VW Polo (vedi foto).

[MotorPassion]

Per la parte posteriore io avrei puntato su una cosa di questo tipo, vedi foto.

(Scusate se non è venuto benissimo ma con paint le funzioni sono un po' limitate e questo è il massimo che si può ottenere.)

[mpriano]

Certo ho visto di peggio ma confronto alla precedente ha perso parecchio.

Ma da dietro non vi sembra molto simile alla Dodge Journey?

Condivido con chi proponeva di allungare sulla fiancata il taglio dei fari posteriori.