New Sorento Launch

Murphwiz · 02-02-2006, 05:06 PM

New Sorento to be launched at geneva motorshow 28th Feb.

Upgraded 2006 Kia Sorento

Kia has given its popular 4x4 Sorento SUV a healthy power boost for both the diesel and gasoline engines, plus the addition of several significant comfort, quality and safety features and a refreshed appearance.

In Europe, the new Sorento offers consumers a choice of two high-power engines – a 170 ps diesel with 21% more power and an advanced variable geometry turbocharger or a new, fuel-efficient 3.3-litre V6 gasoline unit that punches out more than 235 ps.

Inside, the centre stack and centre floor console are revised with a neater layout and higher quality materials. In the rear, legroom is increased by reshaping the backs of the front seats, and the rear seats are now more easily adjustable.

The bold exterior has always given the Sorento a formidable on-road presence and for 2006, Kia’s creative team has given the SUV a more contemporary image that is both elegant and confident. One of Kia’s biggest success stories, the Sorento was one of Kia’s best sellers globally with nearly 144,000 units sold in 2005.

Schnauzer · 02-02-2006, 05:21 PM

Thanks for the information on the 2006 Sorento! I am glad Kia didn't do too much with the already great looking design. I do like the new front end a lot. The Sorento has impressed me from the first day I saw one.

Dman1458 · 02-02-2006, 08:33 PM

In all honesty I would have expected they would have followedthe Hyundai model and offered a slightly larger SUV and added 2 extra seats and made it a 7 seater. Or I guess I should ask did they. By the look of the pictures (thanks it does look great) it just looks like the refreshed it rather than redesigned it.

Do you know is this the case and there is a newer one around the corner?

KiaMech · 02-03-2006, 02:51 AM

Must be the 2006.5 Sorento. The '06's don't look any different than the '05's.

Murphwiz · 02-03-2006, 01:58 PM

I'm guessing that it will be in effect the 2007 model.

Ian Malthouse · 02-03-2006, 02:04 PM

There is a seven seat version already available for the European market with the upgraded diesel engine, I have seen one at a local garage, just a shame the steering wheel was on the wrong side for the UK.

Kia Princess · 02-05-2006, 08:11 AM

KiaMech i agree with you! at my last oil change i decided to go out on the lot and look at the all new 2006 Sorento's and i was standing there obviously looking very confused because one of the salesmen came out to ask if they could help me. i told him i was hoping to see the new 2006 Sorento's because i had heard they made some changes and he said THAT IS the 2006 Sorento! i told him it looks exactly like my 2005 and he said he thought so,too and could not see any change in them either. maybe 2007 like someone said is when it will start to appear differently.

eupa · 02-05-2006, 11:56 AM

Hi everybody.

Saw yesterday in Belgium black sorento with windows one way and half rear bumper- named EXEC. Anybody know what this is - or am I just too lazy to check out latest news??
Sounds great the new sorento with a 3.3 v6- But it seems it will soon become a Hyundai??

jonathan

Spec SX · 02-05-2006, 12:31 PM

That looks nice.

Kia Princess · 02-05-2006, 03:42 PM

eupa ~

i can't figure out if it is going to be a new line of Kia Sorento's or just accessories.

i know that Custom Sorento will be selling some accessories that are part of the new Kia Executive Edition. like what you saw - you will be able to purchase things with the "executive" wording on it. here is the page on their site:

http://customsorento.com/store/index.php?c...5b17cceac523561