As auto dealer operations begin to adjust to the new normal, Kia Philippines is giving us a glimpse of what sort of offers can be had post ECQ. The Deals for You promo is now ongoing at all Kia dealerships open in General Community Quarantine (GCQ) areas, and will be available in other dealerships as well once the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) is lifted.
The Deals for You promo gets buyers the following discounts:
Kia Sorento EX 4x2 – P 80,000 cash discount (effective SRP: P 1,815,000)
Kia Grand Carnival LX 11-seater – P 100,000 cash discount (effective SRP: 1,895,000)
Kia Sportage LX Gas – P 100,000 cash discount (effective SRP: 1,190,000) or P 1,000 all-in downpayment
Kia Rio HB – P 50,000 cash discount (effective SRP: P 870,000)
Kia Forte LX AT – P 50,000 cash discount (effective SRP: P 1,045,000)
Kia Picanto LX MT – P 30,000 cash discount (effective SRP: P 560,000)
Kia Soluto LX MT – P 13,655 low monthly or P 26,000 all-in downpayment
On top of these deals, reserve any Kia vehicle within the month, and you’ll stand to get a free Blaupunkt safety and security package. This includes the Blaupunkt portable tire inflator, and the Blaupunkt DP 2.1 dash cam.
With strict social distancing requirements in place, interested buyers can get a quote directly from Kia Philippines’s official website. Customers are also encouraged to call or set an appointment with their preferred Kia dealer for any sales or service inquiries.
Kia was supposed to give the world a better look at its all-new 2021 Sorento. Sadly, COVID-19 got in the way, and now we just have to settle at this deluge of photos and videos from the Korean carmaker. Shot at what looks like their design studio in Korea, the Sorento rides on Kia’s new-generation midsized SUV platform. Details such as its powertrain were already released beforehand. This includes a new Smartstream Turbo Hybrid that pairs a 1.6-liter direct injected turbo engine with a 60-horsepower electric motor for a combined 230 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque and a brand-new 2.2-liter Smartstream diesel with 202 horsepower and 440 Nm of torque mated to a wet-type 8-speed dual clutch automatic.
Among new details emerging about the Sorento include its interior which is a step-change in both quality and design for Kia. The carmaker says it has “one of the highest quality interior spaces found in any Kia to-date.” Features include a 12.3-inch digital drive instrument cluster twinned with a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, haptic buttons for the climate controls, available mood lighting, wireless charging, and a 12-speaker Bose sound system.
Material quality is enhanced, with a cabin that blends metallic trim, leather upholstery, and embossed satin-effect surfaces. Applied throughout the interior and across the dashboard, the cabin boasts a more sophisticated appearance and ambience as a result. It’ll be offered with a choice of black cloth, leather (grey or black single-tone, or black-and-grey two-tone), or black quilted Nappa leather (at least in Europe).
The new platform compacts the engine bay and shortens the overhangs while boosting the wheelbase by 35 mm. As a result, it offers generous space for up to 7 adults with the largest cargo capacities in its class: 821 liters for 7-seat models and 910 liters for 5-seat models. In seven-seat models, with all seven seats in place, cargo space is up 32 percent compared to its predecessor, to 187 liters. Controls in the side wall of the boot also let users fold down the second-row seat backs remotely at the touch of a button.
For passengers, the new platform maximizes space in all three rows, offering more head-, leg- and shoulder-room than ever. In particular, the new platform has created a significant amount of extra legroom for first- and second-row occupants, as well as more headroom for third-row passengers.
Aided by the platform’s longer wheelbase, the second-row seats now slide up to 45 mm further, creating a wider point of entry to the third row with more space for feet and legs. There is also a new grab handle built into the interior trim inside the C-pillar, giving third-row passengers something to hold on to as they climb aboard. Once seated, the third-row armrest has also been extended by 100 mm for greater elbow support, while incorporating a cupholder and smartphone tray.
Like its predecessor, the Sorento will be built at Kia’s Hwasung manufacturing facility in Korea. The car will also be built for North America at Kia’s West Point, Georgia, USA production plant. Sales are due to commence in global markets during the third quarter of 2020.
2021 Kia Sorento Key Specifications
Overall Length: 4,810 mm
Overall Width: 1,900 mm
Overall Height: 1,695 mm
Wheelbase: 2,185 mm
Ground Clearance: 176 mm (174 mm for Hybrid)
Curb Weight: 1,757 kg (FWD, diesel), 1,819 kg (AWD, diesel)
Front Suspension: Independent, MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension: Independent, Multi-Link
Standard Wheels & Tires: 235/65 R 17 (Option: 235/60 R 18, 235/55 R 19, 255/45 R 20)
Kia’s using the weeks leading up to the Geneva Motor Show to reveal more details about its 2021 Sorento. After showing off the design, the Korean automaker’s confirmed some details on the platform and engines as well. The 2021 Sorento uses a brand-new platform that increases its overall wheelbase, while reducing the space dedicated to the engine bay and overhangs. Not only does this move result in a more dramatic design, but it also improves its overall ride and handling.
The overall length has been extended by 10 mm more than its predecessor, while the wheelbase is up 35 mm to 2,815 mm. The cabin now provides more room than in many other competitor SUVs, while intelligent packaging means the Sorento will also offer class-leading cargo space.
The smaller engine bay also results in downscaled engines for the all-new Sorento.
The top-of-the-line model will receive a combination of turbo and hybrid power. This new Smartstream Turbo Hybrid pairs a 1.6-liter direct injected turbo engine with a 60-horsepower electric motor for a combined 230 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque. And since the platform’s been designed to accommodate a hybrid set-up, the 1.49-kWh battery pack can be located beneath the passenger cell, with no impact on cabin or luggage space.
For diesel lovers, you’ll be glad to know that the Sorento will receive a brand-new 2.2-liter Smartstream diesel engine. Producing 202 horsepower and 440 Nm of torque, this engine is paired with a new 8-speed wet-type dual clutch automatic. So far, this engine’s been confirmed only for the Korean domestic and European markets only.
That said, Kia says additional powertrains will be announced in future, including a plug-in hybrid variant.
In addition to its new platform and powertrains, the Sorento implements a range of high-tech safety and convenience features, differentiating it further from other midsize SUVs. This includes Kia’s first Multi-collision Brake system, which enables the Sorento to mitigate the severity of secondary collisions.
It automatically applies vehicle brakes when the airbags have been deployed after an initial collision, further protecting occupants from secondary frontal or side impacts. The Multi-collision Brake system will be available depending on market with a total of eight airbags to further enhance collision safety, including front seat center side airbags and knee airbags.
The 2021 Kia Sorento will make its global debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
Kia Motors has revealed the first official images of the All-New Kia Sorento today, ahead of its first public appearance at the 2020 Geneva International Motor Show in a few weeks time. The concept of ‘refined boldness’ inspired Kia’s designers, who sought to maintain the robust, tough-looking aesthetic of earlier generations of Sorento, while applying a greater degree of refinement and elegance. More stylish than ever, the Sorento’s redefined design incorporates sharper lines and uninterrupted surfaces, making it noticeably more sculpted than its more round-edged predecessor. With more contemporary geometric details and swept-back, elongated proportions, the result is a more confident, more mature and more desirable design than ever.
The assertive ‘face’ of the Sorento evolves, too, with a new interpretation of Kia’s hallmark ‘tiger nose’ grille. Wider and more expansive, it wraps organically around the integrated headlamps on each side. The headlamps themselves feature a new ‘tiger eye’ LED daytime running light, adding extra focus to the design by depicting the intense impression of the lines around a tiger’s eyes.
In profile, the proportions of the Sorento are subtly adapted to make it appear longer, with shorter front and rear overhangs and a longer wheelbase. Its new proportions also extend the length of the bonnet, drawing the A-pillar 30 mm further back from the front axle for a more ‘cab-rearward’ design. The trailing edge of the hood wraps around the front wings and turns into a single, strong character line which extends along the side of the Sorento and flows into the new vertical taillights.
The Sorento sits at the heart of Kia’s reinvigorated global SUV line-up, which also includes the Seltos, Stonic, Sportage, and Telluride. The new model is the result of a collaborative effort between all three studios within Kia’s global design network, in Korea, Europe and North America. The fourth-generation model is based on an all-new platform, raising standards in the midsize SUV segment for space, practicality, efficiency and quality.
The all-new Kia Sorento is almost upon us. Its global debut is confirmed for the 2020 Geneva International Motor Show in March. Designed and engineered to take on everything life can throw at it; this is the fourth-generation of Kia’s bread-and-butter model. Part of Kia’s plan to reinvigorate its SUV line-up, the Sorento will feature more aggressive styling with a large Tiger Nose grille (ala the Seltos) and upright taillights.
The 2020 Sorento will also ride on a new-generation mid-sized SUV platform which not only offers space at par with larger SUVs, but will also offer enhanced performance and handling. This all-new model will also debut a gasoline-hybrid engine for the first time ever.
Powertrain aside, the all-new Sorento will have a wide range of innovations including advanced driver assistance systems, progressive connectivity, and infotainment features.
More than three million Sorento models have been sold worldwide since the nameplate was launched in 2002.
