Kia Sorento

Utilizing the event an international automotive exhibition at home, Seoul Motor Show, 2-12 April 2009, Kia Sorento presents the latest with more futuristic design and a longer dimension to 4685 mm. Meanwhile, fixed width and height of 1885 mm and 1710 mm.

Design Sorento like oysters with a panoramic roof. Length increased dimensions have an impact on the wider cabin, even though for seven passengers. Headroom increased 64 mm to 906 mm and 102 mm increased legroom to 795 mm and luggage space increased 15% to 258 liters. The interior features include keyless entry, the start / stop, parking camera, up to a satellite-based navigation.

Kia improve monokok new body structure that is stronger in Sorento 2009.

MacPherson strut suspension and Multi-link rear will be maintained but the ability has been increased and lowered 10 mm so that claimed to control more convincing. Moreover Kia also lowered the center of gravity to 54 mm which provides stability and a pleasant sensation of driving. To test a hit, Sorento won a five EuroNCAP stars.

The car that has sold 900,000 units since 2002 it has a different engine options empar with low levels of CO2 emissions 173 g / km. The first machine is called Mu-capacity 2.7-liter LPI-fuel V6 LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas). This engine delivers 165 hp power and 244 Nm of torque. Options of 3.5-liter gasoline engine Lambda 2-powered 277 hp and 335 Nm of torque, 2.4-liter Theta II 4-cylinder 175 hp and 225 Nm of torque, and the last R2.2-liter diesel engine 4-cylinder.

The initials R diesel engine is a new family with additional turbo-diesel already meets the Euro 5 regulation thanks to a third-generation common-rail technology. Energy generated 197 hp and 435 Nm of torque.

For energy suppliers to offer 5-speed transmission and 6-speed manual and automatic. To drive systems have the option of driving experience in the field of on-road and off-road. Mover 2WD offers lighter weight and fuel consumption levels are more efficient, while the 4WD version is ideal for consumers who love adventure in the wild. Sorento also has 184 mm ground clearance, approach angle of 25.1 degrees and departure angle of 23.1 degrees so that could melibas various road conditions.

Appropriate habitat in the hilly and rocky terrain, Sorento 4WD received support equipment off-road activities such as Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) to prevent slippage and symptoms of Down-hill Brake Control which will limit the speed of only 8 in the street kpj derivatives. Another feature is pinned Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). [O1]

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