Sorento Prime: specifications, reviews, and photos

In the Fall of 2014 at the exhibition in Paris was presented the European version of the third generation of the KIA Sorento, which is almost in the same form and got into our market. The differences are in the line of motors, available winter options and consoles Prime in the title. It is necessary only to ensure that inexperienced people are not confused between the old and new versions of the machine. Sorento Prime in comparison with its predecessor has become much more solid. It is designed for family men middle-aged and older.

Exterior

A Solid appearance to this car give primarily to its increased size, more about which will be discussed below. The massive grille, made in the corporate style, body bumper, strict off-road kit, new contours of the body and less aggressive compared to the last version of the optics create a very attractive image. With all this KIA Sorento Prime does not cause the impression of a bulky, unwieldy vehicle. In his appearance there is a touch of sportiness and dynamism. The abundance of chrome accents and attractive optics auto allocate from the General stream and left in memory for a long time. Thus, the machine looks very modern and fresh. It looks much more interesting than the past generation.

Dimensions

The New Sorento Prime has the dimensions: 4780/1890/1685 mm. machine has a 95 mm longer, 5 mm wider and 15 mm lower than the second-generation model. The wheelbase of the car increased from 2700 to 2780 mm. ground clearance of the car is 185 mm. There is off-road potential of the car. But it is not needed for the off-road assault, and for greater driver confidence while conquering the icy hills and driving on country roads. It is unlikely that someone would buy a car for trips to fishing or hunting. However, the car will easily cope with light to medium off-road.

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Scope

Salon Sorento Prime has five - and seven-seater execution. Thanks to increased dimensions, the designers were able to increase the salon. The novelty became larger not only in width but also in height, despite the reduction in the height of the body. The abundance of space above the head is achieved thanks to low-slung chairs.

Design and salon equipment

It's time to see what interesting things have prepared developers Sorento Prime. A review of the interior revealed that the interior of the car is made in accordance with all modern trends and is fully consistent with the level of the machine. Soft plastic along with natural leather makes the interior very pleasant to the touch. It is noteworthy that this plastic is used both in the front and in the rear of the car. Some competitors rear used cheaper materials.

High praise also deserves the ergonomics of the cabin Sorento Prime. Here, everything is in place. With all the abundance of devices and all sorts of assistants, nothing prevents a comfortable accommodation in the cabin. At all ranks (and even third) has comfortable armrests and Cup holders. Climate control is regulated separately for the first and second series. All the seats except the third row that adapt to the preferences of passengers. Comfortable lounge Sorento Prime, a photo of which is able to win not one heart, and a panoramic roof with a rather large hatch set into atmosphere of the distant family trips for which the car fits.

To Enumerate all the abundance of electronics used in this car can be very long. There is everything to please the fastidious customers willing to pay dearly for the convenience. Modern systems allow the driver to drive the most relaxed. Four cameras (one on each side of the machine), control system dead zones, automatic Parking, and more care about the safety of the owner and his family.

Luggage compartment Sorento Prime

A 5-seater version of the car the trunk has a volume of 660 liters. Of course, a 7-seater car can boast such figures, it puts the trunk only 142 liters. However, the folding third row of seats, we can get a 605 litres of space. Well, even when folded, and the second number of the trunk has a volume of as much as 1762 liters. In General, for a tree in the woods can easily go. A spacious interior allows you to do this even in a suit of Santa Claus.

Technical parameters

For the European market, the car comes with three engine options: two diesel and one petrol.

Bozinovic Inline four-cylinder has a volume of 2.4 liters. It is capable of developing 188 horsepower and give 241 Nm of torque. In tandem with 6-speed automatic petrol unit propels the Korean crossover up to a maximum of 210 km/h With up to hundreds of it comes in 10.4 seconds.

“Junior diesel” have received the same configuration of cylinders, as bezinovic, but its volume is 2.0 liters. This engine has a capacity of 185 horsepower and produces 402 Nm of torque. Unlike petrol engine, diesel can be equipped with two transmissions: mechanics and machine. Both boxes have six steps. Mechanics car accelerates to a hundred in 10.4 seconds. The machine this will take a little more time.

Looks Much more interesting top-end diesel. The same configuration of cylinders, but the volume is 2.2 liters. The power limit for it is 200 "horses", and torque – 441 Nm.This engine became the flagship for the new "Sorento". It is aggregated with the same transmission that “Junior” diesel. The motor develops a speed of 203 km/h. acceleration up to hundreds with a manual transmission takes about 9 seconds with a gun – a little less than 10 seconds.

In the long term should appear another engine – 6-cylinder V-shaped Bozinovic volume of 3.3 litres. He will achieve power 250 HP.

Crossover, which, incidentally, still refers to the mid-size, going to the new all-wheel-drive platform. However, the suspension layout has not changed since the previous generation: MacPherson strut front and multilink rear. Among the innovations can be noted the new support for the engine and rear subframe, larger dampers and retuned electric power steering. All this made the ride softer, have improved handling and increased interior comfort.

KIA Sorento Prime: configuration

So, the basic version of the car gets leather seats, an entry light, dual-zone climate control, multimedia system with touchscreen and navigation and insulated windshield and front side glass, elektroregulirovki the driver's seat, warm options (heated seats and steering wheel), led running lights and xenon headlamps.

In addition to the usual safety systems (cushions and curtains), installed system: active control and traction control on the turn, warning of heavy braking and traction control trailer. There is still a vast set of options, the highlight of which was an interesting system of automatic opening and closing tailgate. To open the trunk, no need to wave a foot under the rear bumper, pushing buttons and even more to get your hands dirty on the body, you just stand near the car for three seconds with the FOB in my pocket. The cost of our hero ranges from 2 130 000 to 2 450 000. Of course, it all depends on the level of equipment.

Sorento Prime: reviews

The car fully met the expectations of the manufacturer and managed to win a wide audience of fans. Among the shortcomings the owners of the machine say it only slightly overpriced and not enough clearance. In the rest of the car is only positive emotions. Interesting design, decent equipment and excellent management a new model "Sorento" were a pleasant surprise for those who were familiar with the second generation.