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KIA SORENTO generation 4.0 – Comprehensive innovation in TECHNOLOGY and DESIGN promises to cause fever like Seltos
If there is a vote on the most bold and changeable brand of the Vietnamese market in 2020, the Kia will occupy a rather high share, especially the Kia Sorento.
At the end of March this year, this car launched in the global market and is now available in Vietnam. The impression that the 3th generation Kia Sorento is a makeover, can not see the color of the 4nd or 2rd generation Sorento on this car.
The length of the car is more than 4,8m and the width of 1,9m makes a great impression. Before, when you put it next to SUVs that used D-size chassis, you would feel that this car was smaller, now that is no longer the case. Another very sporty change for the 4th generation lies in the fact that this car has a long wheelbase but a shortened overhang. That change is aimed at bringing a very large length but a sporty physique, not being too bulky.
In terms of technology content, with the new chassis, the car weighs about 5,6% less in the chassis but has an increase in anti-twisting by 4%. In terms of design language, Sorento is applied strong and sophisticated language. The style is a bit reminiscent of the Kia Seltos model, with many straight and sharp lines.
At the front of the car, the new lights connected directly to the grille are not too new, but Kia does a good job by looking at it directly, it will bring a huge surface effect. Ingenious and subtle details in the design are in the daytime running lights, with 3 projectors, Sorento shows the sophistication of investing in lighting sets.
Regarding the body, there are side lines that are placed higher than the door handle, this detail creates a very large visual effect of the car's height compared to reality. This model has 6-7 seats, depending on the version.
The chassis is extended by 35mm to create more spacious interior space. The tail stroke is not too comfortable as the recent trend, but the door is cut down quite cleverly. Modern colors can be clearly seen in the taillights, the upper spoiler and the lower bumper. With a car like the Sorento, when you use all 3 rows of seats, the luggage space is a limit.
With the third row of seats, in addition to the phone charging port, you also have a separate air conditioner control knob, even an electric seat folding button. This is probably the car with the most charging ports, with up to 3 charging ports on the Kia Sorento . This version brings a sense of luxury by cutting off a center seat, the space provides very good satisfaction. The air conditioning system in the second row is cool, but the space is a bit cramped. The colors are very new and modern.
High-end level in leather details, plastic dashboard, but designed with aluminum and diamond-shaped motifs is both classic and luxurious.
The design of the air conditioning port is a very beautiful design, the H-shaped design style brings a special strong feeling that makes you think of the old American pickups.
In terms of technology, Sorento has a remote detonation function, which is very useful in the Vietnamese environment. With the Signature version, the main screen is a part of a high-resolution screen with a size of more than 12 inches, the entertainment screen also has a high resolution with a size of more than 10 inches. The main speed screen combines very intelligently with the 360 camera. The smart air conditioning control cluster has a design style that is both mechanical and digital. Kia has a tip that adds a wireless charging pad for smartphones and has vents to ensure that the charging process does not overheat. The petrol engine version still has the old style gear lever while the 2.2 diesel version with an 8-speed wet clutch automatic transmission. This car is also equipped with heated steering wheel, electronic handbrake, auto hold, downhill assist and buttons of the 360 camera system. Kia has equipped the new Kia Sorento with 4 high-resolution and sharp cameras. sharp, very intelligent driver support. In terms of enjoyment, electronic music fans will be very interested in the 12-speaker Bose speaker system in the car.
In terms of driver assistance with safety technology, the car is equipped with a 360 camera, blind spot warning, driver distraction warning, front collision mitigation support including automatic braking and lane keeping assist. .
The new 2.2 diesel engine is called by Kia as the Smart stream diesel engine system, bringing up to 198 hp and 440 Nm of torque combined with an 8-speed automatic transmission wet dual-clutch. emphasizing smooth and high performance. With this new generation of gearboxes, we have 58% more torque transmission efficiency compared to the previous 7-speed dry dual-clutch automatic transmission and solve the problem of heat with an oil pump. Separate electrically operated. In addition, this new transmission is also claimed to be more than 3% fuel-efficient thanks to increased hydraulic efficiency, helping to reduce the acceleration to 100km/h by 9%.
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