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Kia launches its new premium SUV in the Indian market sorento Has been launched. The company has announced its initial ex-showroom price Rs 27.99 lakh Has been kept. The company has launched Sorento above Seltos and in the premium SUV segment. In the market it will compete with SUVs like Toyota Fortuner, Skoda Kodiaq, Jeep Meridian and Volkswagen Tayron.

Kia Sorento comes in a powerful and boxy look

The design of Kia Sorento gives it a distinct identity on the road. SUV length 4,815mmWidth 1,900mmHeight 1,785mm and wheelbase 2,815mm Is. According to the company, its wheelbase and body size make it special in its segment.

The front of the SUV has vertically designed headlamps and LED DRLs, which are paired with Kia's signature tiger-nose grille. Apart from this, boxy body design and 18-inch alloy wheels Gives it a strong SUV look.

Vertical taillamps have also been installed at the rear, which matches its front design. Total Kia Sorento 8 color options Which also includes an all-black color scheme.

Premium interior equipped with technology

The cabin of Sorento has been made modern and technology-centric. According to different variants it has 12.3-inch infotainment screen Is available. Some variants have a 4-inch instrument cluster, while more feature-rich variants have a 12.3-inch digital instrument display.

The higher variants also get features like Kia's CCNC navigation system, Kia Connect 2.0, OTA updates, digital key, head-up display and generative AI assistant. The SUV has been offered with two different interior themes.

Many premium features will be available for comfort

Special attention has also been paid to the comfort of passengers in Kia Sorento. It has ventilated seats for the first and second row, relaxation seats, 10-way electric driver seat and 4-way power adjustment for the front passenger seat.

Apart from this, the SUV has panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, powered tailgate and 12-speaker Bose audio system Features like are available.

The option of captain seats is given in the second row. These seats also have recline and sliding functions along with ventilation. Sorento is offered in a 7-seater layout, while the option of a 6-seater configuration is also available to the customers.

Keeping in mind the family use, features like ISOFIX mounts and remote second-row folding have also been provided in the second and third rows.

Many features in terms of safety also

In terms of safety, many modern features have been provided in Kia Sorento depending on the variant. In initial variants 7 Airbags and 26-Feature Safety Package Get it. In the higher variants, the number of airbags goes up to 10 and 28 standard safety features are provided.

In the top-spec version Level 2+ ADASFeatures like, surround-view monitor, blind-view monitor, remote parking assist, digital inside rear-view mirror and front-rear dashcam are available. Apart from this, multi-collision braking system is also provided.

Option of both hybrid and diesel powertrains

The biggest features of Kia Sorento also include its powertrain. This is the first model of Kia in India which Strong-hybrid powertrain and all-wheel drive (AWD) Has been introduced with. The company has also kept the option of diesel engine in it.

in hybrid model 1.6-litre petrol engine Electric motor is provided with it. The petrol engine gives power of 180hp and the electric motor gives power of 65hp. Total output of SUV combined 238hp Is. Its torque is 265Nm and AWD system is available in the hybrid version.

in diesel model 2.2-litre engine Has been given, which produces power of 193hp and torque of 442Nm. It will be available with front-wheel drive in the lower variants, while AWD is provided as standard in the higher HTX variants.

Apart from this, the driver can use different driving and terrain modes as per his need. In this way, Kia Sorento is preparing to directly challenge popular models like Fortuner in the Indian SUV market with premium design, more features, hybrid technology and AWD.