Kia has revealed pricing and specification details for the new Sorento SUV, which gets a new look inspired by the all-electric Kia EV9, as well as a range of new technologies and interior design changes for 2024.
The new Kia Sorento, the brand’s flagship SUV which has been part of the range for 21 years, costs from £41,995 in the UK.
Orders are now possible; three equipment levels with numbers 2, 3 and 4 are available. Standard features include 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic LED headlights, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, automatic wipers, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats and steering wheel. wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as adaptive cruise control.
The Sorento 3 increases the price to £46,195 and adds larger 19-inch wheels, electric front seats, ambient lighting, a 12.3-inch digital driver display, a premium Bose sound system, wireless phone charging and true self-leveling suspension.
The top-of-the-line Sorento 4 model features a unique alloy design, black Nappa leather upholstery, remote parking assist, power lumbar support, ventilated front seats and alloy pedals. Prices start at £50,695.
The Sorento is available with a 2.2-litre CRDI diesel with 190hp, a 1.6-litre T-GDi hybrid petrol engine with 212hp or a 1.6-litre T-GDi plug-in hybrid with 249hp PS available. The two hybrids are equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission, while the diesel gets an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission.
The key change for the 2024 Sorento is its new front fascia, which is inspired by both the EV9 – Kia’s new flagship electric SUV – and the US-market Telluride.
Redesigned in line with the brand’s Opsites United design philosophy, the new Sorento features a more upright hood with sharp, angular edges and new EV9-style vertical LED headlight designs for what Kia calls a “sleek and modern aesthetic.” designated.
The front grille also now lights up, like the EV9, with a digital “star map” motif, and there’s a chunky new skid plate that underlines the SUV’s “rugged appeal.”
The 2024 changes are much more noticeable inside, where the previous Sorento’s infotainment suite is replaced by a pair of 12.3-inch screens integrated into a single curved panel at the top of the dashboard – although this arrangement is off Market launch applies exclusively to models with higher specifications. The standard car has a more conventional 4.3-inch instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen.
The new Sorento is Kia’s second car to feature a new Connected Car Navigation Cockpit system, introducing a “Quick Control” feature for easy access to central controls, over-the-air update functionality and faster processing times .
Also new is a digital key system that allows the Sorento to be unlocked and driven using a smartphone or NFC card – and owners can share the “key” with other users via a simple text message.