Technical characteristics of Kia Sorento diesel. Kia Sorento (Kia Sorento) Specifications. New Kia interior

Charismatic SUV KIA SORENTO 2019-2020 model year is presented in the 5- and 7-seater version. The car is ideal for traveling with the whole family - both for new cities and on exciting off-road.

Specifications Kia Sorento

The crossover has impressive dimensions: length - 4685 mm, width - 1885 mm, height - 1735 mm. Such dimensions guarantee the car spacious salon, where it will be comfortable to the driver and all passengers. At the same time, they do not interfere with the car confidently feel in the urban environment, freely maneuver and park.

Clearance model - 185 mm. Sorento will easily overcome urban borders and will be released by the winner of the fights with the pits and the engagement of the rough terrain.

The volume of the trunk is 564 liters. In the department, you will be able to locate and shopping from the supermarket, and suitcases, and sports equipment. You can take a four-legged friend in your trip!

Kia Sorento is equipped with two motors - 2.4 liter gasoline and 2.2 liter diesel. Engine power - 175 and 197 hp respectively. SUVs are equipped with 6-speed mechanics or 6-range automatic transmission. The Sorento model range includes models with an end wheel drive, as well as all-wheel drive cars.

The maximum speed of the machine reaches 190 km / h. Overclocking until the first hundred is carried out in 9.9-11.5 seconds.

Fuel consumption - from 6.7 to 8.8 liters per 100 km of way. The most economical is traditionally a diesel unit. The volume of the tank is 64 liters.

Basic modification SORENTO.

The Classic version is equipped with a cruise control and audio system with radio. Climate control with the air ionization function will make any trip as comfortable as possible, and the xenon headlights are guaranteed excellent visibility. The "warm options" package includes heated front armchairs and windshield. Thanks to the multifunctional Rut, you can adjust the operation of the systems of the car and at the same time not to be distracted from the road. Rear parking sensors greatly facilitate the process of setting the crossover to the parking lot. Active safety provides ABS, VSM, ESC, HAC and ESS systems.

Technology and functionality

• The headlights with the "Escort" option will allow the driver and passengers to safely reach the entrance in the dark, and the highlighting function guarantees comfortable maneuvering in a complex road atmosphere.
• Automatic control system will help to park. The system itself will select the right place and parches the car, adjusting the angle of rotation of the steering wheel.
• The Body of the SUV is produced from high strength steel. Special elements of the body securely protect Sorento from tipping and quenching a blow when colliding.

You can clarify TTX on the official website of the dealer - the company Kia Favorit Motors.

This mid-sized first-generation SUV was represented in the winter of 2002 at the Chicago Motor Show, in the same year the car went on sale. In 2006, the "first Sorento" survived the update, as a result of which he received a slightly modified appearance and more powerful strength units.

During the production in the world, about 900 thousand of these machines was implemented.

Looks like "First Sorento" quite solid, as a real SUV and it is supposed to play an important role for buyers in this class.

The interior of the car looks presentable, but such it is only in appearance, the materials of the finish with direct contact with them are forced to recall the price of the car. At the same time there are no significant claims to the interior of the SUV, and there are also no obvious flaws in the assembly.

"First Sorento" has a spacious five-seater salon and a spacious 441-liter luggage compartment, the volume of which can be increased to 1451 liters, folding the back seat.

As we wrote, the 1st generation of Sorento is a frame off-road. The length of the car is 4567 mm, the width is 1863 mm, the height is 1730 mm, the wheelbase is 2710 mm, the ground clearance is 205 mm. After the update in 2006, it added in length and width 23 mm and 21 mm, respectively, the clearance decreased by 2 mm, and the height and distance between the axes remained unchanged.

Specifications. From 2002 to 2006, Kia Sorento was equipped with two gasoline and one diesel engines. The first were 2.4- and 3.5-liter aggregates issuing 139 (192 Nm peak torque) and 194 (294 nm) of horsepower, respectively. Turbo-diesel has a volume of 2.5 liters and power 140 forces (343 nm).
They were combined with 5-speed "mechanics", 4- or 5-range "automata" and a full drive system.

After 2006, a 2.5-liter four-cylinder turbo-diesel, outstanding 170 "horses" and 362 nm of torque, and a 3.3-liter gasoline Motor V6 with an impact of 247, and 307 nm, began to install a 2.5-liter four-cylinder turbo-diesel.
In tandem with engines, a 5-speed mechanical or 5-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive worked.

One of the advantages of KIA Sorento of the first generation was the presence of a large number of complete sets and a relatively low price. The basic execution of the SUV included two front airbags, ABS, air conditioning, four power windows and electric mirrors and heating. In the top version of all this was added side airbags, climate control, cruise control, leather interior, full-time "music" and other equipment.

This Kia SUV has its advantages and disadvantages.
To the first one can attribute a roomy interior, powerful and treagoral motors, providing decent dynamics, a branch structure of the body, excellent insulation of the cabin, a good passability at a sufficiently affordable price.
The disadvantages of the car are the absence of a permanent full drive, a rigid suspension, not the best in the class steering, uncertain behavior on the road at high speeds, high fuel consumption and cheap finish materials.
Especially I would like to note the important negative side of the first generation Sorento - this is "turbo diesel" (fuel equipment (and nozzles, and the pump) of which often fail, there are occasions of the turbine breakdown, the replacement of which is expensive).

Korean brand continues to please the quality and good technical characteristics. The model Kia Sorento first saw the world back in 2002, but the popularity and demand of the model always remained at height.

Of course, the constant desire of Koreans for improvement played a major role in this.

So, today there are already three generations of this medium sized crossover. Although it seems a bit strange to speak "the medium-sized" oh.

Indeed, in some modifications KIA SORENTO there is indeed additional standard seats of the third row. And, although climbing on the third row will not be easy, car enthusiasts note that you can travel "on the gallery" is very and very comfortable.

All generations Kia Sorento

As we said, at the moment there are three generations of this car.

For the first time, Kia Motors presented this model in 2002, in Chicago. The car immediately was appreciated, especially since the market was not filled with crossovers.

New Kia immediately went on sale, which also explains its popularity - still fresh in memory of the Chicago Motor Show and the brilliant Korean novelty, instantly produced in the market, showed good levels of sales.

Apparently, success inspired developers, since the first generation of Kia Sorento managed to survive two serious restyling:

• 2006 - increased the power of the car and seriously updated the exterior;
• 2008 - the radiator grille has completely changed.

The last update occurred a year before the company introduced the second generation of Kia Sorento. Perhaps management decided to increase interest in the model and prepare the soil for the expected premiere.

The debut of the second generation Kia Sorento took place in Seoul, in 2009. The car really experienced cardinal changes:

• the bomb appeared;
• there was a refusal of the framework;
• a new 197 liter engine on diesel fuel was installed;
• in the new version, the torque amounted to 435 N.M.

In addition, the new crossover KIA has become much spacious, which contributed to the increased overall dimensions, which was repeatedly noted by observers.

The second generation of Kia Sorento also received recognition, which confirms a significant amount of auto brand on the roads of the whole world. But Koreans were not going, and do not seem to be going, they will remain.

Four years later, the car survived restyling. So, in 2013, the crossover began to be made with three versions of upgraded engines, two of which worked on diesel fuel. Power rose, but. In general, the options looked like this:

• gasoline, 2.4 liters, with a capacity of 175 horses;
• diesel for two liters (150 hp) and by 2.3 liters, the power of the latter was almost two hundred horses, namely 197 hp

Such specifications for urban, in general, the crossover was really impressive. In addition, the description of the restyling version of the Kia Sorento 2013 model year included as well:

• new exterior and interior design (in particular, updated headlamps, radiator grille, framing by chrome plastic of some elements, an increase in air ducts and a bumper, which has acquired reflective cataphoths);
• improved auto handling;
• the presence of 19 inches light alloy disks as an option;
• improve the comfort and safety of the cabin.

Staying loyal, Kia Sorento manufacturers have released the third generation of the car literally in a year, after the impressive restyling 2013.

In 2014, in Paris, during the auto show, Kia Sorrento was represented, relating to the third generation of this model. For the whole world, the car was labeled as Kia Sorrento UM, but in Russia it is represented as Kia Sorrento Prime.

Prime literally fascinated car enthusiasts. First, abundance of complete sets. Among similar crossovers, KIA Sorrento is distinguished by a large number of functions in the basic configuration. No other crossover can boast such a set. Photo of the salon, the volume of the trunk and a large selection of body color - all this allowed the car to become a really popular crossover in a variety of countries where Russia is no exception. In addition, dimensions have changed:

• length 4759.96 mm;
• height 1685 mm;
• 1890 mm width;
• road clearance of 185 mm;
• wheelbase 2780 mm.

However, the creators of Kia were not going to relax on the laurels. The next restyling took place literally in a year or two after the Paris Debut.

Kia Sorento 2015-2016 model year

Kia Sorrento 2016 Model Year is a serious step forward. The car has become much spacious, by elongation. In general, the dimensions of Sorrento 2016 look like this:

• in length, the car added 95 mm, and a total of 4780 mm;
• the height has not changed 1685 mm;
• the width remained without change - 1890 mm;
• wheelbase 2780 mm.

Even in the photo it is clear that the new model KIA became aggressive and modern. Sorento Prime has also become more maneuverable and stable. Although, early models had good performance.

Sorento Prime 2016 is made in five grafts:

• L is a new model of this year. Now it is she who is basic for all Sorento series. The compactation includes a lot of all nicensities, such as automatic gearbox for six steps, a high-quality audio system for six speakers of which can be controlled by connecting an external device. Wheel discs are also attached from an accommodated material, and the seats are dismissed to the touch cloth;
• LX is the second most popular equipment. Previously considered basic, however, the crisis contributes its own adjustments. It has all the features of the previous option, plus the touch screen of the KIA UVO audio system, the front heated seats, the ergonomic roof hatch and the presence of the front fog. The proposed engine - V6 Lambda by 3.3 liters, the car can be all-wheel drive or only with front-wheel drive;
• EX - In this configuration, leather seats are basic, which is already nice. The possibility of heating seats, beautiful cast wheeled wheels with black inserts, fog - all this is standard for this option. In EX Premium Package, the Infinity sound system appears, in combination with the usual KIA UVO. And due to the presence of a third row of seats, the car is very spacious. Standard machine is equipped with a two-liter turbocharged engine I4. However, the V6 Lambda also remains an option available. Power in 240 horses makes Kia Sorrento EX a very unusual crossover;
• SX - Today this equipment is the latter before the highest level. It includes a smart key, an infinity sound system, heated, leather in the cabin, and so much. Basic motor - V6, but you can choose from option proposals. Included an excellent navigation system plus touch screen. Probably, in the future, this option will take the "top" set;
• Limited is the highest level of prestige, premium class, the maximum possible basic kit. Previously, called SX Limited. Includes a salon, separated by Nappa - the best car skin of the world, the front seats have heated and ventilation, the rear - only heated. Luxurious hatch that enjoy the panorama of the surroundings. The engine can be selected: turbocharged i4 or V6. Previously, this package of KIA was called SX Limited and her fans should be hurried, because in 2017 this name will become part of the automotive history.

As can be seen, even in the simplest equipment, this crossover has something to surprise and please the buyer.

Specifications Kia Sorrento 2016

Among the innovations should be noted how the car platform has greatly improved. We add to this the appearance of an independent suspension - and we get a car, which brings only pleasure. Indeed, the level of driving comfort increased very significantly.

The gearbox can be both mechanical and automatic, the only general - all the same six steps of gears.

Pleases the ability to select the engine. In any configuration, the right of choice remains from the following options:

• two-liter turbocharged diesel with 185 horses;
• head-fuel unit for 2.2 liters and 200 hp respectively;
• installation on gasoline, whose volume is 2.4 liters, and power is 188 horses.

In addition, the machine can be all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive.

In principle, the technical characteristics of the new Kia Sorento 2016 are at the height and give freedom of action to fans of improvements.

New Kia interior

Photo of the cabin of the new model KIA is something. The interior survived the cardinal changes. Significantly improved functional potential, beautiful design, overall ergonomics of the cabin - all of this part of the updated appearance of Kia Sorento 2016.

To begin with, the interior can accommodate up to seven people. True, the third row of seats is an additional option, however, even if you refuse it, you still have a very impressive trunk. By the way, the shape of the seats has changed, due to which even a long trip will become a very comfortable pastime.

The control panel has greatly changed - now it is more reminiscent of the cabin of the aircraft than about the car. The steering wheel became the largest, more convenient and acquired more smooth forms.

Some attention deserves sound insulation - the noise of the motor is practically not heard in the cabin, which will certainly appreciate the parents of young children.

Also delivers the joy and ability to adjust the rear seats: they can move and even fully develop, which increases the luggage compartment trip.

Benefits and Disadvantages Kia Sorento 2016

Of course, the car is not only technical specifications, or dimensions, or fuel consumption. This driver is aware that each machine has a character, its positive and negative sides. As for the Kia Sorento 2016 model year, the advantages in it are clearly more than the flaws that are very relative.

Among the positive moments:

• Beautiful design;
• A large selection of complete sets and the richness of each of them;
• Increased salon space;
• The trunk that opens after five seconds, if you just stand next to the keys in hand;
• The mass of the newest chips in the audio system.

In fact, a list of advantages can be continued for quite a long time. The disadvantages include only two points:

• weak ground clearance with good torque and large number of horses;
• a serious surge of the cost relative to the previous generation.

The exact cost of KIA Sorento 2016 is not yet yet determined, but experts are already predicted by the difference in half a million rubles, at a minimum. Is it worth a novelty of such money - this is what questions are asked by visitors of autoforums.

However, looking at the new model on the Internet, Kia Sorento 2016 will surely find its buyers as it was always.

Russian buyers Kia Sorento second generation (XM) was available in several levels of equipment, including the possibility of purchasing the simplest front-wheel drive modification of SORENTO in the basic version with a gasoline engine. Even this version of the name "Classic", with front-wheel drive and manual gear, is quite well equipped: alloy wheels, rear fog lights, steering column with telescopic and vertical adjustments, multi-tissue, tissue upholstery, separating armrests in front and rear, Electropacket (glass, mirrors, central locking), air conditioning with salon filter, CD / MP3 audio system, on-board computer. More expensive complete sets will be offered the front fog lights, rails, the steering wheel in the leather braid, heated the front seats, climate control. Functions as a 6.5-inch touch screen with a rear review camera and navigation, starting the engine with a button, panoramic glass hatch and a panoramic roof are available in the top vessel.

For Europe and Russia, the second generation KIA SORENTO has been supplied with two power units: 2,4-liter gasoline, which has a power reserve in 175 hp (225 nm, at 3750 rpm), and a 197-strong turbodiesel of 2.2 liters, which issues an impressive torque of 421 nm (at 1800 rpm). The diesel version is distinguished by a decent acceleration - 9.6 seconds per sprint up to 100 km / h. The gasoline version will be needed at least 10.5 seconds. Transmission for SORENTO - mechanical or automatic 6-speed. Consumption for gasoline motor - 7.1-8.8 l / 100 km, for diesel - 6.6-7.4 l / 100 km. The fuel tank accommodates 70 liters.

In front of Kia Sorento II, an independent macpherson suspension is installed, the rear suspension is now multi-dimensional. The car has the following dimensions: 4.69 m in length and 1.89 m wide, height - 1.71 m. Compared to the predecessor, the internal space is optimized: the reserve of the legs has increased, the volume of the luggage compartment has increased - up to 525 liters, decreased Loading height. The wheelbase is only a bit inferior to the previous generation: 2700 mm (10 mm less). The diameter of the reversal is 10.9 m. Front and back disc brakes are installed, providing a better slowdown, while the default braking system is equipped with "helpers" ABS, EBD, BAS.

The second generation Kia Sorento has a safe body and chassis with superproof elements, damping the energy of the blow. As part of the equipment of all complete sets - front airbags (passenger - with deactivation function), belts with pretensioners, fastening of children's chairs. As further equipment, an electronic course stability system, side cushions and security curtains are added. As an option, features such as radar cruise control, parking assistance system and other features. The presence of a transmission with automatically connected full-wheel drive in itself provides increased safety in complex road conditions. In the crash test, the Euroncap car received five points.

The second generation of Kia Sorento changed style on more urban. The challenges of the model changed and the suspension became more rigid - to increase manageability at high speeds. Off-road capabilities are limited - there is no more frame, there is no lower transmission, the clearance is not higher than that of any other "PARCATHER". But the capacity, comfort and good equipment still constitute the main advantages of the model, and the Sorento top-end configuration is able to accommodate up to seven people, while there are many places to store small things in the cabin. Traditional disadvantages are the quality of the paintwork and weak resistance to corrosion.

The traits on which the cars of one brand were highlighted were previously characteristic only for premium cars. Radiator grille at Mercedes, characteristic headlights - at BMW - who does not know such distinctive features? Nowadays, even automakers producing relatively inexpensive products seek to definitely unify models. Especially succeeded in this Korean manufacturers. And it's not limited to one platform, common to several models. Make the "family features" like similar optics or generality of the appearance accepted and in cars built on a different platform. This is especially successful in KIA designers.

The community of the appearance of the models of this automaker is characteristic even for such different models as Rio and Sorento. This is especially true of the updated version of this car. But, of course, the resemblance to this and ends. Consider the specifications characteristic of KIA Sorento.

But first - some model history. The first Sorento was represented by the public in 2002.

Then, under this name, a real SUV was produced, having all the distinctive features of such cars - frame, a powerful large-volume engine, and a mechanical transmission. The drive on the first sorento was complete, rigidly connected, or front. The car was equipped with ABS. Later, two automatic boxes were added - four and five-speed. The design of the model was explicitly developed with a loan to the American market.

The success of sales overseas forced Kia to go for quite serious steps when updating the model in four years. The 2006 version was lost in the United States mechanics, but two new engines acquired - both gasoline and both powerful.

After three years, the sales of the second generation sorento began. It was an absolutely different car, and not only externally. Engineers abandoned the framework, and marketers - from orientation mainly on the American and Canadian markets. A new seven-seater body was introduced, a new gearbox, as well as a range of engine gamma. The car became more economical, and the presence of a diesel power unit unequivocally spoke to reorientation on a more economical European buyer.

The new Kia was upgraded in 2013, and its sales started a year later. What did this car differ from their predecessors?

The cardinal changes did not happen here, but some details can still be noticed.

For example, the front headlights are now complemented by LED running lights. The geometry of bumpers, which became much more elegant and got a niche for the "fog-to-do".

There was a grille of the radiator, or rather, the lattice, imitating such.

It has become much already more elegant.

The geometry of the rear bumper has changed, in which fog lights are also installed.

Optics on the stern - also LED, has become more elegant and significantly more practical.

The lack of illumination of the rear plane will now not.

Bottom, the car is protected by a special protective skirt of unpacked plastic. This is a distinctive feature of models supplied to the domestic market. In countries whose expensive are more friendly to the car and driver, Sorento are deprived of the details that rushing into the eyes.

An updated car is completed with two different types of wheels. The most expensive versions receive 19 inch alloy wheels, equipped with low-profile rubber. The version of cheaper is content with 17-inch wheels and standard tires.

Much more considerable changes undergoing a car inside. Moreover, Korean experts changed not the appearance of the distinguished good design and the wellness of the cabin, and its layout. At first glance, this is not particularly noticeable, but on the road and passengers, and the driver will appreciate it. Several additive centimeters above their heads have appeared thanks to a new, lower floor. The second row of seats for a couple of centimeters will move away from the first row. The third row available in expensive versions is distinguished by relative scope on the sides and in the legs, but the places above the head here, as before, is not enough.

The front panel at first glance also did not change. And, only looking at, you see - it is not. Fully updated materials used in the cabin. They became more pleasant to the touch, and even look more expensive. The device lighting changed, and the dashboard itself is now organized otherwise. Thus, a seventhuminous color touch screen fits in the panel perfectly, a fairly pleasant eye and well responded to control touches. Changed the design of the central console in general.

The automatic box selector became much ergonomic, and the edging of the central tunnel is more stylish.

The front seats received a new profile. According to the manufacturer - providing better support and elevated level of comfort. The third row is now differently - it is precisely certain claims from buyers who are to the process of transformation of the cabin of the dorestayling semist version. Therefore, the folding mechanism has been processed. Now it is enough to pull out a special tape - and the backs of the third row will fall on the floor of the trunk. At the same time, which is important, it is formed perfectly smooth, without protrusions.

In general, the salon was changed exactly as it was necessary to achieve maximum comfort for passengers.

By the way, about the trunk. The baggage opening became wider and, which is even more pleasant, his geometry changed.

Now, when loading overall cargo, nothing will be cling and disturbing. And some increase in the rear passengers' foot space did not affect its volume.

The volume of the luggage compartment with the decomposed seats of the third row is 258 liters.

A folded third number significantly increases its volume. Then the trunk becomes 1047 liters volume. However, even if there is little such space, you can fold the second row of seats. In this case, the volume of the trunk will be 2052 liters. The plus of the renewed Sorento is an absolutely smooth floor of the luggage compartment - both with a folded third near and with a folded side of the seats.

The model is characterized by the presence of several variants of power plants. The choice is offered three power units - two gasoline and one - diesel. And only two of them are supplied to our country. It is surprising that in KIA did not go through the other automakers in this sense. Instead of installing the quality of "diesel", to supply us exclusively gasoline versions, the company decided otherwise. Domestic consumers are available diesel and "junior" gasoline engine.

Let's start with a diesel engine. The volume of this four-cylinder engine is 2199 cubic centimeters. Its capacity is 197 horsepower already with 3,800 revolutions per minute, and the torque is 421 N / m. This allows you to dispel a sufficiently heavy car until the first one hundred only in just 9.9 seconds. The maximum speed declared for this engine by the manufacturer is 190 km / h.

Pleases fuel consumption. In mixed mode, the car consumes 6.7 liters a hundred km of way.

On the track, this indicator can make 5.4 liters at all, if not too pressing the accelerator pedal. The car will not break and with predominantly urban operation - the manufacturer declared the cost indicators should be held within 8.8 liters per 100 km.

The gasoline engine also has four cylinders and a volume of 2359 cm3 and develops slightly smaller power - 175 l / s at 6000 revolutions per minute. Torque - 225 N / m, the maximum speed is all the same 190 km / h. The fuel consumption indicators of it, of course, is higher than that of the diesel unit. Such a car with a manual transmission consumes 7.2 liters on the highway, 11.5 liters - in the city, and 8.8 liters of gasoline in a mixed cycle.

Filling the car is needed by 95th gasoline, the volume of the fuel tank is 64 liters.

The automatic box further increases the operational costs of fuel. In the city, all-wheel drive Sorento burns 12.5 liters of fuel, in a mixed cycle - 8.8. But outside the city, the machine shows wonders of economy - when complying with the normal speed, the motor consumes only 6.9 liters of 95th gasoline.

In our country, the "senior" gasoline engine is not supplied. "- 3.5 liter monster having six cylinders. The capacity of such an aggregate is 276 horsepower, and the torque is 336 N / m. The mark in the first hundred km / h car with such an engine overcomes in 9 seconds, but the maximum speed is limited by electronics for the same level of 190 km / h. True, fuel consumption is significantly higher - just under 11 liters of gasoline in a mixed cycle, 9 liters - on the highway and more than fourteen - in the city.

The choice of these aggregates is quite modest. Kia crossover is either a six-speed mechanics, or a sixdiaband automatic machine. Both boxes were inherited from the dorestayline version, the aggregates were not subjected to any changes and refinement. This is understandable - there were no complaints about their work. In order to finally deliver the buyer from the flour of choice, Kia engineers decided to supply a diesel version exclusively in a pair with an automatic box - mechanics are provided only for gasoline engines.

The raster version does not differ from the previous dimensions. The length of the car is still 4685 mm, the width is 1885 mm, and the height with the rails is 1735 mm. Not equipped with rails 25 mm car below. The wheelbase of the machine is 2700, and the road clearance reaches 185 mm.

Main changes - in the selection of body materials and placement of several additional power elements. Thus, the share of the use of body parts from steels of high strength has increased by a quarter, and a special strut is installed between the front shock absorbers.

These innovations allowed to increase the stiffness of the body for a twist immediately by 18%. Thanks to this, the crossover has become more comfortable and safer, and the manageability has grown.

Externally body details have not changed. Unless stylish samples were added on the sides. This is not only a designer sister, but a measure required to reduce the windshield coefficient. Early, cardinal improvements are not achieved by such innovation, but a few percent of the fuel saving the aerodynamics of the updated version provides.

Actually, this is all the changes that the car body was subjected to, except for the appearance on the fifth door of the stylish sample, which is more likely to designer targets than improving aerodynamic characteristics.

Certain changes occurred in the chassis of the car. No, no significant changes - as before, the front suspension is an independent spring, MacPherson designs, with a stability stabilizer. Rear - multi-dimensional independent design, also equipped with a stabilizer. However, the suspension indicators managed to improve significantly by setting new parts. The renewed crossover received new springs, subframes of different designs, and also, most importantly, shock absorbers with the ability to change the degree of rigidity. All this made a car more collected, improved controllability on the road and outside it, but somewhat worsened smoothness.

The car is produced with two drive options. It is possible to choose between front-wheel drivers or all-wheel drive. The front-wheel drive is designed primarily for deliveries to the United States and, to a lesser extent - to Western Europe. Only all-wheel drive versions of Kia Sorent are applied to our officially.

Four-wheel drive is connected. In the usual road situation, in the city or on the track, leading the front wheels are. But in case of departure to the primer, when the front wheels begin to slip, the rear axle is automatically connected. At the same time, the car, the gift, that the PARTNER, has the capabilities of the "real" SUV ". A pair with an electromagnetic coupling electronic system by default distributes torque in the proportion required for normal, without slipping, movement. It works like that.

The electronic system constantly compares the speed of rotation of the front and rear wheels. If the speed of rotation of the front wheels begins to significantly exceed the rear rate - it means there is a slip. In this case, the control unit gives the electromechanical coupling command to connect the rear axle, and the moment is distributed exactly enough to exclude the slip - no more and no less. As soon as the speed of rotation of the front wheels signals the drive control system, that the slip is over, automatically switching to the front actuator. If necessary, the rear axle can be transferred to 50% of the moment that, in a compartment with a fairly large road lumen, brings the characteristics of this crossover to the possibilities of "real" SUVs.

Apparently, the pedigree is felt - the first series of the model had a completely off-road body.

However, do not forget that Kia Sorento's frames have lost enough long ago.

You can also use the system activating Lock Mode mode. Electronics cannot select such a coupling mode, it must be turned on the driver. This mode is designed to overcome the most complex areas of the path when the usual control system does not cope. If the focal fox is activated, the rear-wheel drive is rigidly blocked at a speed of up to 10 km / h, and up to 55% of the torque is transmitted. In this case, between the rear wheels, the moment is distributed equally, for which a special multi-disc clutch is used. The faster the car moves, the longer the moment is distributed to the front axle. At the speed of over 30 km / h, the rear wheel coupling ceases to act like a blocked differential, and at a speed of over 40 km / h, the mode is automatically turned off. However, it is worth a driver to reduce speed up to 40 km / h - and the Lock Mode mode will turn on again.

Thus, the inherent challenges of Kia Sorento specifications make this car very convenient for operation in the suburbs and rural areas.

Brakes, and front, and rear, disc. At the same time, the rear brakes are equipped with ventilation, regardless of the vehicle design, and the front ventilated are not provided even in the most expensive, luxury versions.

Car steering - Rush. An electric power steering amplifier has been installed on the rail with a traditional three-band adjustment for modern cars. The Flex Steer system is responsible for setting up the steering characteristics, which helps to select the most suitable driving mode of the amplifier operation. COMFORT, SPORTS and NORMAL modes are provided.

The choice of comfort mode is justified when moving in a dense urban stream or during parking manipulations. In this mode, the operation of the electric power device is aimed at minimizing efforts from the driver necessary for the rotation of the wheels. Of course, it reduces the acute control and feedback of the steering wheel.

Sports mode makes the steering wheel enough. Now it is not necessary to make some efforts for his turn, but the control becomes more informative and deposited.

Such a regime will delight the fans of the sports style driving. And on the country track, the sports mode will help better control the car at high speed.

Normal mode is the choice of average between the comfortable and sports steer of the settings. Great for the daily operation of the car in a small town or beyond, in the suburbs, where there is no dense traffic, but the state or length of roads do not allow to develop a rather high speed.

A disadvantage in a variety of electronic systems designed to make movement in a car safer, lighter and more pleasant, Kia Sorento does not know.

Car lighting is adaptive. During the movement, the electronics tracks the trajectory and speed, and turns the front headlights along the movement of the car, which improves the illumination of the front plane.

Parking assistant is useful in urban mode. Special ultrasound sensors track the presence of free space for parking. Next, the automatic parking system is turned on, which controls the angle of rotation of the steering wheel. All that is required from the driver is to work the gas pedal and brakes.

Temperature comfort provides separate climate control, controlled both from the center console and steering switches and from the panel accessible to the rear passengers.

The first and second row of seats can be equipped with a heating system. In addition, the front seats are equipped with a ventilation system.

The steering column is adjustable in two planes. There is a setting over the angle of inclination and flight. The driver's seat height is also regulated, however, manually.

The electric drive is equipped with all windows, as well as rearview mirrors. In addition, the mirrors are also equipped with an electric heating system, effectively struggling with snow sticking and mirror glaciation.

Optionally supplied cars equipped with panoramic sunroof on the roof. The hatch has an electrical drive, and is also able to change the degree of dimming depending on the lighting.

Safety is ensured by the presence of an anti-lock system, the distribution of brake force, coursework, help in braking and help when starting to rise.

Airbags are provided for both front and rear seats. In more expensive equipment, side curtain sideways are added.

All vehicles are equipped with a very high-quality audio system. The most indicative level of audio preparation is the most comfortable version of SX. The head multimedia device is voiced by ten high-quality speakers working with an amplifier providing a surround sound. The total maximum power of the system is incredible 550 watts.

In general, the updated Kia Sorento became more interesting, the older and more comfortable is just as required as required. With revelation, compared to the dorestayling version, it will not be, but the fact that this car has become more convenient will understand any vehicle who has the ability to compare the new and old model.

Excellent dynamic characteristics of the engine, a large and comfortable interior, ergonomic control and comfortable chairs - all this provides a new Sorento. Another undoubted plus is an abundance of complete sets. The machine is offered in three versions of the configuration, with two types of power installation and gearbox, and the variety and quality of additional equipment will satisfy even a very substantive consumer.