Big and beautiful

Big and beautiful

Kia’s latest SUV is something of a surprise and here’s why…

OneShift Editorial Team
OneShift Editorial Team
22 May 2015
What we like:
pros
Well equipped
pros
excellent ride and comfort.
What we dislike:
cons
Lacks steering feel.

Much of the dashboard is kept clean and uncluttered and even comes with a leather bound dashboard. Our only complaint is that the infotainment touchscreen could be bigger to allow easier operation.

The family orientation of this SUV is obvious with the airy interior that’s filled with several cubby holes and cupholders. And with a wheelbase of 2,780mm, all three rows of seats are not lacking in legroom. The second row is especially comfortable with a long wide bench that will take three passengers in comfort.

Kia designed the Sorento for impressive load carrying ability and the suspension can level itself automatically when there’s a heavy load in the cargo area. Even with all the seats up, the boot can still hold 142 litres of luggage. Once the last row is folded flat, this increases to 605 litres. The highly configurable seats allow you to customize your load carrying ability according to the task. There’s even a feature to open the tailgate automatically when your hands are full.

The Kia Sorento might command a price that was previously unheard of for a Korean model but it does come readily equipped with a long list of features that are options on other brands. Take for example the park assist that works for both perpendicular and parallel parking.

If buyers can look beyond the badge, they’ll be pleasantly surprised by how continental this Kia really is.

Credits: Story and Photos by Benjamin G. Kline

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