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Maybe our friends from SK can verify. Thanks.
Go Sorento! Go Korean Red Devils!
http://www.auto123.com/en/info/news/index.spy?cmd=view&artid=1992
Some hints regarding trim levels and options, 3 pages plus some pics, which most of us know already.
Updates from KIA-US are non-existent up to this day - guess they will send'em out AFTER our first test-drives....
"We plan to begin exports of Sorento SUVs to the U.S. in July," Juhn said.
Kia had planned to export Sorentos to the United States from April, but pushed back the start date to July due to better-than-expected domestic sales of the sports-utilities, he said.
The only FOR SURE indication so far via www.kia.com is the old press release: "In addition to hauling cargo, the Sorento will be able to tow up to 3,500 pounds, and will come pre-wired for trailer lights. A load-leveling system is available that will keep the vehicle level while towing or while carrying heavy loads."
These people buy Escapes, Tribunes, Santa Fes,RAV4s, RX300's etc.
Most people that buy real SUVs, want and need off-road capability and towing ability. The problem comes when one of the want-a-be's buy a Jeep, Sorento, Blazer, etc., and are disappointed in the ride and handling.
The Sorento doesn't compete with the Santa Fe, except with those customers that don't know the difference between a car-based want-a-be and a truck based utility vehicle.
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
The few things I can tell you is that imo Kia and Hyundai are the best kept secrets in the industry, and if you saw and drove the Sedona, you will crave the Sorento. Kia added shifts for the Sorento production as demand is so hot over there, the European sales start with the Diesels will be June, and if you come back to this site in one year, you will never ever mention the Sportage problems of the early years again! Bet 'ya!
If you need another treat check out the official Korean website and have a look at the CARENS II, especially the interior shots!!! Simply GREAT!
-mike
-mike
-mike
Length: Sorento 4,570 mm - Pilot 4,775 mm
Width: Sorento 1,885 mm - Pilot 1,963 mm
Height: Sorento 1,735 mm - Pilot 1,793 mm
In other words, the Sorento is in its length on par with the Mercedes M-class and Lexus RX300, while a little wider than both of them, taller than the RX but not as tall as the M-class....
As the "goodies" will be different than overseas, expect the base 2.4 l around US$18K, to topshot US$24-25K with leather, 3.5l V6 etc.
width Sorento-77.28 HL-71.9
Height Sorento-70.59 HL-68.7
My Trooper is Physically smaller than the Durango yet bigger and has more "utility" due to it's shape and interior cargo space. So let's see what the interior dimensions are
-mike
-mike
My Isuzu dealer is also a Kia dealer so I'll let you all know the minute they get one.
Also the KIA is probably like the Isuzus, quick depreciation but will last a long time. Let's hope.
-mike
I am pretty sure we will see the first Sorentos at the dealers end of July/begin of August, and then get some brochures and inner dimensions.
In Europe it is more or less uncommon to state front leg room, shoulder room, etc., so, sorry, I can not provide those numbers right now. Once we will have that info, possibly from our Canadian friends, we'll let you know.
The top end MSRP in Germany for the 3.5l V6 with leather, head curtain airbags, headlight washer system etc., will be around 32.000 Euros. That includes already a 16% sales tax, and if you deduct another 10%, you'd end up with the USD-figure. As I mentioned before, we won't get all the goodies here, but US$24-25K seems to be the highest here.
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Power Sunroof
Rear A/C
Automatic Climate Control
Power Liftgate (Nice thing to have)
no MT
I know that the TOD equipped model will likely not have any MT option.
-mike
Just my $.02
Yepp, big guy, you're right with the Lord of the Rings-promo. And, if you want to go "international" on the Sorento, just go to google.com and type "Kia Sorento", and you will be surprised!!!
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2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
-mike
-mike
http://www.kmcir.com/kia_e/news/newsview.asp?ino=11&page=2
It won 5 stars in the NCAP safety test and has gadgets galore, including hidden-in-the-front bumper wipers for the headlamps!
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
-mike
Base version:
2.4 LX 24.995 euro (manual)
2.4 EX Custom 26.495 euro (manual)
2.4 EX 28.495 euro (manual)
2.4 EX Luxe 31.495 euro (manual)
3.5l, V6:
3.5 V6 EX 34.495 euro (automatic)
3.5 V6 EX Luxe 37.495 euro (automatic)
Common Rail Diesel:
2.5 CRDi LX 28.995 euro (manual)
2.5 CRDi EX Custom 30.495 euro (manual)
2.5 CRDi EX 32.495 euro (manual)
2.5 CRDi EX Luxe 35.495 euro (manual)
2.5 CRDi EX 34.495 euro (automatic)
2.5 CRDi EX Luxe 37.495 euro (automatic)
More gadgets than the Northamerican versions, truly in the RX300 and M-class segment!
Does anyone have any info on pricing and options?