2010 Kia Sorento -R video
Following it’s successful Korean premiere at the on-going Seoul Auto Show, Kia’s all-new Sorento crossover will now be introduced to the public of North America for the first time. The 2010 Kia Sorento, which has seen a remarkable exterior redesign and vastly improved interior, will be put on display at the forthcoming New York International Auto Show on April 9.
Designed under the direction of Peter Schreyer -Kia’s Chief Design Officer, the new Sorento incorporates simple, linear lines that make it look very powerful and sporty. The 7-seat crossover vehicle now features Kia’s new corporate grille, which has been previously implemented to other Kia models, such as Kia Optima and Forte/Cerato sedan… To find complete and detailed information on the 2010 Kia Sorento follow this link.
April 7th, 2009 at 2:02 am
Obviously these promo and show versions of the new Sorento are being built in Korea?? I think??
How is the progress of the plant in Georgia?? and will the world supply of Sorento’s only come from this plant or will South Korea manufacture their own and supply to other regions of the world also??
Looking good so far.
April 7th, 2009 at 3:25 am
I drive past the Georgia plant fairly frequently, and it looks like the building is pretty far along. The new interchange/parkway is already completed and in use.
April 7th, 2009 at 3:48 am
Ozy, South Korea will supply the world while Georgia supplies the US for now. I am sure other carlines will be built in Georgia someday.
April 7th, 2009 at 3:52 am
Will they carry over the Sorento name? I bet they won’t..Whole new vehicle, whole new marketing scheme..
April 7th, 2009 at 6:39 am
I really wanted them to change the name…
April 7th, 2009 at 9:19 am
Plant is expected to start rolling of new Sorentos from production lines by October/November this year.
April 7th, 2009 at 9:40 am
when will it be available in the philippines? hope kia people will answer my question. looking forward to it.
it looks good
April 7th, 2009 at 11:07 am
I heard production of the new Sorento would start in May… Belgian launch is expected’round september.
April 7th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
So some of you think the Sorento name won’t carry over onto this vehicle, it’s a bit late now, isn’t it, the name is already on the vehicle??
I know there’s heaps of current model Sorento owners down here in Oz wished they hadn’t named it the same, as it’s a completely different car and nothing like the original, concept wise anyway. So yep, a new name wouldn’t hurt at all.
April 7th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
I have to say, really quite impressed. I like this even more again, with all the different camera angles it all appears rather handsome.
April 7th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
Any word on how many if any of those features will be carried over to the US production model? It looks worlds better then the current Sorento.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:39 am
Fair point OZ….but Kia’s big issue in Aus is effective marketing. They haven’t got the budget to start again. The Rondo and Magentis for example….no bugger knows what they are. At least the sorrento has a customer base….and a reasonably happy one. I think use the fact that people know about the sorrento……so they’ll really take interest in the new and imporved version. Name changes in general aren’t a success in australia.
April 8th, 2009 at 3:35 am
Point taken Benny, and I’ve said this before here, Kia has a woeful reputation here in Australia hasn’t it.
I actually seen my first Rondo on the road the other day, it looked alright too. I believe there’s nothing better than seeing a vehicle on the road and out of the sales yard, they are then in their element and you can see them and compare to other vehicles on the road.
No probs with the new Sorento though, it’s definitely growing on me, I have a picture of a nice white one on my computer desktop now. (3/4 rear view) I’ve had several different ones over the last month or so. It looks great!!
April 8th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
The new Sorento looks better on film, in action, than on static pictures, especially the rear pillar area that I found too heavy-looking at first. I have changed my mind now: The whole vehicle looks great!
April 8th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
i loved it before & i still do. great promo film as well. i can’t wait to see it in the flesh @ the Auto Show.
April 9th, 2009 at 3:41 am
Certainly does look good. About getting vehicles on the road…….how’s kia’s form launching the all new soul without providing a demonstrator bonus to dealers to allow this to happen?
April 9th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
hey i tried to clarify the cams thing bout the engine and got this
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To. Boris
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I’m Colin Jang, KMC staff.
To clarify, there are 2 camshafts per line each with 2 cams per cylinder. So, in essence, this means there are 4 cams per cylinders.
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so no 4 shafts in one line. better!
April 9th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
Yeah, misunderstanding on my part. The person I was talking to was talking about Quad cam technology with a 4 cylinder, while at the same time talking about the new 3.5, so, yeah, my fault. Got a little confused.
April 11th, 2009 at 7:59 am
OMG! I’m speechless. lol I didn’t care for the new Sorento, but looking at the commercial for it. WOW! I’m really starting to like it. If only it had a true 4WD system like the current Sorento.
Now that I really see the new Sorento it favors the Volvo’s XC SUV. It still looks awesome!
April 11th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
When I get this, my 3rd row seating is staying flat. I’m glad they didn’t do that 8 passenger thing like on the Pilot or Treverse. It just seems to take away style. This has style and isn’t afraid to travel on road or off road. It aggressive, strong and built to last. It’s an SUV that will take whatever nature throws in its way. The size is perfect not to big and not to small. With the unibody, handling is better and I can’t wait for this to race agaisnt the Mazda CX-9. This is classy and at the same time not afraid to get dirt on it. When I get one, I want one either in black or blue. With a rear spoiler. This SUV is telling it’s rivals, the Ford Edge, Highlander, Pilot, CX-9 and Tribeca to bring it on!! This SUV displays the Kia badge proudly. If Kia keeps this design up, it’ll start over taking Hyundai. (Personally I think that already happen just look between the Koup and the Genesis).
June 1st, 2009 at 9:53 am
woooooooooow!!!!!!!!! awesome,,, cant wait to sell it in the market. when will it be available in the Philippines? Especially here in the cordillera region. Perfect for the kind of terrain here in the mountains. I’m sure it will yield a lot of customers. MATT- SALES CONSULTANT, KIA BAGUIO
July 7th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
I want a new sorento now, when will I be able to purchase one in the UK?
July 7th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
Some have allready seen the new Sorento at the Belgian Dealer Convention a week ago, and I’ve been told it looks fantastic! Asweve been told deliveries in Europe are scheduled for october/november…
August 3rd, 2009 at 1:36 pm
they’re already on the road in korea