AutoBeta(AutoBeta.net)07/25 Report--

On July 25th, Kia released the official picture of its medium-sized SUV-- Soranto model. It is understood that the new car is the fourth generation Sorento medium-term modified model, compared with the current model, the new car uses a new appearance and interior design, according to the plan, the new car may be unveiled at the end of this year or early next year.

From the point of view of the official picture, in terms of appearance, the shape of the new car is tough, the front face uses a geometric intake grille, and the details are embellished with chrome-plated material, the visual effect is more exquisite. The shape of the headlamp group on both sides is changed from the horizontal layout of the current model to the vertical layout, while the daylight adopts a new inverted L-shaped design, with a black front grille, the visual effect is stronger.

The picture above shows the official picture of the new Sorento of Kia; the picture below shows the 2020 Soranto.

On the side of the body, the lines of the new car are smooth, a straight waistline extends from the front to the rear of the car, and the rear window of the C-column part is larger, which also makes the vehicle have good ride comfort in the back row. In addition, the unique C-column chrome decoration adds a bright spot to the whole side design. In the rear part, the change of the new car is not very obvious, but the taillights are also replaced with a longitudinal layout similar to the front face, the light source inside the taillights is softer, and the position of the license plate frame remains the same. however, the lower bumper makes the overall design look more concise. In addition, the new car also uses the latest Kia family Logo and hidden exhaust layout, with lines on the rear door to make the new car look more layered.

The picture above shows the official picture of the new Sorento of Kia; the picture below shows the 2020 Soranto.

Interior decoration, as a medium-term modified model, there are also obvious changes in the new car. Among them, the biggest change is mainly concentrated in the position of the central control screen, the new car has been replaced with an integrated screen design, eliminating the thick vertical vent of the central air conditioner and replacing it with a longer hidden central air conditioning vent. In addition, the new car also uses a knob shift design, the overall visual effect is more simple.

The picture above shows the official picture of the new Sorento of Kia; the picture below shows the 2020 Soranto.

In terms of power, as of press time, the official has not disclosed the detailed power parameters of the new car, and it is expected that the new car will be equipped with 1.6T hybrid system, 2.5T engine, plug-in power system and other different power systems. Among them, the 1.6T hybrid system has a maximum power of 230 horsepower and a peak torque of 350 Nm; a 2.5T turbocharged gasoline engine has a maximum power of 277 hp and a peak torque of 421 Nm, matching Kia's first 8-speed double-clutch gearbox.

Solanto is a global model under Qiya, which locates medium-sized SUV and is imported into China. Soranto was first launched in 2002 and has a history of 21 years. The cash model on sale, which went on sale in 2020, is the fourth generation of the car and a sister model of Hyundai Santa Fe (Shengda), which mainly competes with Toyota Hanlanda. As for whether the new Soranto will be introduced into China, it has not been officially announced. If introduced into China, the new car will compete fiercely with Tuguan L and Kodiak of the same class.

Figures show that Korean vehicle sales in the first half of this year were 648400, an increase of 16.3% over the same period last year. Among them, the sales volume of SUV models was 399000, accounting for 61.5% of the total sales. among the subdivided models, the top four best-selling cars were Kia's models, namely Jiahua (39400), Soranto (36600), Lion Platinum (36100) and Setus (26900).

Welcome to subscribe to the WeChat public account "Automotive Industry Focus" to get the first-hand insider information on the automotive industry and talk about things in the automotive circle. Welcome to break the news! WeChat ID autoWechat