Kia Sorento

tuneup The Sorento finally came. Quite long awaited after his appearance at the Indonesia International Motor Show 2012, KIA Indonesia launched. Close relatives Hyundai Santa Fe has a distinctive design with a KIA "tiger nose" facia apparently has undergone significant changes from the version that was featured in the 2012 last IIMS. A somewhat "eccentric", his face has not changed much.


However, we are already overdo fell in love with his face, and wondered what it was like a big SUV KIA mainstay of this act on the road.
  If you are looking for references to the Sorento in the virtual world, you will realize that the cars that appear on this page are the latest generation of the Sorento which strangely has not changed much in appearance.


Most noticeable is the design of the bumper is now also home to the fog lamp, as well as the completed headlight DRL (Day-time Running Light). The rest, grill "tiger nose" has not changed much. At the rear brake lights look festive with a large and extends to the trunk door, replace the brake light rigid design big box.


Complete panoramic roof with sunroof into a value-added luxury and comfort. The roof extends from front to back. Overall it can be seen that the Sorento is now more luxurious look than the previous version of his face just looks simple.


Dimensions are also not too much change. The length of nearly 4.7 feet (4685 mm), with a wheelbase of 2,700 mm. Surely it promises a car de-ngan roomy interior.


Significant changes as hidden by KIA, because behind the skin there is a new platform that is also used by the Santa Fe. According to Kia, the reform includes the first shell of the body is now redesigned to provide a more capable force protection.
And second, updated chassis, especially in the sub-frame which "holds" suspension. Kia claims that the new sub-frame Sorento suspension can be placed with precision to produce a more comfortable damping, while providing stability. And it also means that the KIA had to redesign the bushing, trailing arm, and Shockbreaker.


At the machine, KIA rely machine is actually designed by Hyundai, the Theta II 2.4-liter DOHC CVVT MPI is capable of pouring power up to 174 hp at 6,000 rpm, with a torque of 225.4 Nm at 3,750 rpm rotation. The same engine can be found also on the Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, or KIA Forte.


The machine is made from aluminum, which is formed by the method of high-pressure die-casting. Technology CVVT (Continuous Variable Valve Timing) diusungnya provided by Morse TEC, which is a specialist regulator ignition device makers. As the controller performance, paired Engine Management System (EMS) made by Siemens VDO. Rely Theta II engine 6-speed automatic transmission with a manual mode as its successor

Overall, the interior of the Sorento is quite satisfactory. design a luxurious and elegant dashboard is equipped with the latest features. The quality of the cabin was already quite satisfactory. The type that we tested is the only variant that will be sold in Indonesia (KIA Sorento AT). This car has been equipped with an audio-video system that features a touch screen complete enough in it. One of them is navigation and internet connection facilities. Unfortunately, when we tested both can not operate.


Conditioning temperature setting also uses features dual zone automatic air conditioning. So between the driver and passenger temperatures can be set according to the wishes of each. While in the second row air holes found on the pillar B.


Audio Sorento comes with 6 speakers, headrest monitors, navigation, and internet connection facilities. When you are in the driving seat, the rider can get a dynamic driving position. We can work the front to the rear seat up and down easily, so get better vision. Although the settings are still using the manual lever instead of an electric button.


Steering wheel is equipped with a tilt and telescopic, and audio controls and cruise control swathed in leather has given comfort while driving. The design is also quite impressive with a diameter that is not too large. Sitting behind the steering wheel was enough to give comfort thanks to the use of MDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering). But the steering wheel felt pretty ri-ngan kecepat even in early moderate to high.


With Sporty Meter Cluster equipped MID (Multi Information Display) helps the driver to view the information recorded on the screen. So the driver can observe the state of the car and around the car of course. The information listed in the MID is the distance traveled, average speed, distance to the existing fuel, fuel consumption average fuel consumption per 100 km, and the outside air temperature.


Use monoque chassis makes the cabin feel more wide, roomy and comfortable. Luxurious impression was highlighted with the use of black leather seat cover with special material material.


For the second line has been equipped with two monitors head rest which can add to kenya-manan passengers. In addition, long panoramic sunroof is given by the opulence of the KIA Sorento owners. The impression of relief granted by the view out thanks to second-row passengers.


Being in the second row for passenger who has a height of about 170cm quite felt comfortable and relieved. But do not expect to be able to sit comfortably with the condition of the same height when sitting in the third row seats.


When the third seat folded allocating a spacious area to put luggage. However, not much luggage space available when the seven-seat passenger in use, because there is only a 29 cm space behind the rear seat backrest.


We admire perfection cabin kekedapan given KIA Sorento. Once inside the cabin with air conditioning idle sound off condition interventions recorded in dB 38.8 dB meter. When the air conditioner is turned on the figure went up to 42.5 dB. And more impressive when driving a constant 60 kph plus of road and tire noise, noise figure meter shows 59.2 dB.


All Sorento also features abundant space penyimpaan, including door map pockets, door trim tray, floor console cup holder, second row armrest and cup holders, lockable glove box, center console, floor console tray, sunglasses case, and the 3rd row tray.