The Kia Sorento has at all times been a Goldilocks automobile. It’s in regards to the dimension of most 2-row midsize SUVs, making it simple to maneuver even in city settings. Nevertheless it has a 3rd row (albeit one not fitted to adults usually), giving patrons flexibility most midsize SUV house owners lack.
With its newest technology that debuted in 2021, the Sorento severely sharpened its seems to be. Now it’s getting even higher.
For 2024, Kia has given the Sorento a makeover. The corporate hasn’t launched pricing for the up to date mannequin. For an thought, the 2023 Sorento begins at $30,090.
No Mechanical Modifications
There are not any important mechanical modifications. 2024 Sorento patrons will get the identical 181-horsepower and 281-horsepower engine choices, 8-speed transmission, and out there all-wheel drive (AWD) as 2023 Sorento patrons. The Sorento can also be out there as a hybrid and plug-in hybrid.
The SUV’s physique has been given a facelift, and its inside has new applied sciences to supply.
Huge Beauty Modifications
Its grille is dramatically bigger, giving the automobile a brand new sense of presence. Wider character strains within the hood draw again from its corners, making a extra muscled look. The headlights and daytime operating lights at the moment are stacked vertically beside the grille moderately than horizontally alongside its prime line. All of the modifications serve to emphasise width and make it look extra substantial though the SUV’s dimensions haven’t meaningfully modified.
The identical is true inside, the place central air vents within the dashboard have gone from vertical to horizontal.
The 2 screens are mounted as if they’re one, however a quicker processor drives them. “This superior system processes quicker and in larger constancy, with ceaselessly used Fast Controls conveniently accessible with a swipe on the display,” Kia says. It’s now able to receiving over-the-air updates, which could save house owners just a few journeys to the dealership for upgrades over time.
Homeowners can use smartphones as keys, Kia says. The good cruise management system makes use of machine studying “to adapt to and match the driving force’s driving model with sure inputs like accelerating and braking patterns.”
New X-Professional Path Mannequin
The X-Line mild off-road trim returns. However 2024 Sorento patrons could have the choice of a extra succesful path trim, too. The Sorento X-Professional rides on 17-inch wheels and commonplace BF Goodrich all-terrain tires, which provide extra sidewall to soak up bumps on the path.
“With elevated towing capability as much as 4,000 lbs., the X-Professional can tow a journey trailer for an elevated tenting journey,” Kia says.
The X-Line and X-Professional fashions get new inside coloration choices, together with Olive Brown and Sage.
The 2024 Kia Sorento is slated to go on sale within the first quarter of 2024. The hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants will arrive later as 2025 fashions.