2014 Kia Sorento Revealed With Refreshed Looks, All-New Chassis
Spy photos of an updated Sorento have been popping up lately and now Kia has revealed its updated mid-size crossover. Pictures didn’t reveal much that was new and even in production trim it’s obvious that the changes are mild, at least on the surface.
Powertrain details have yet to be released, however, Kia is promising, “enhanced powertrains for best-in-class fuel economy with lower emissions.” Helping achieve that goal is an all new chassis, with rumors suggesting the vehicle could way over 200 lbs less than the current car.
In addition, Kia is promising anew convenience and safety features, as well as an improved ride quality, with better handling and refinement.
The best selling Kia in America, expect to see engines similar to those in the new 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe with a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder making 190-hp and 181 lb-ft or torque, a 2.0-liter turbo making 264-hp and 269 lb-ft of torque plus a 3.3-liter V6 with 290-hp and 252 lb-ft of torque.
GALLERY: 2014 Kia Sorento
With AutoGuide from its launch, Colum previously acted as Editor-in-Chief of Modified Luxury & Exotics magazine where he became a certifiable car snob driving supercars like the Koenigsegg CCX and racing down the autobahn in anything over 500 hp. He has won numerous automotive journalism awards including the Best Video Journalism Award in 2014 and 2015 from the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). Colum founded Geared Content Studios, VerticalScope's in-house branded content division and works to find ways to integrate brands organically into content.
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