THE all-new SUV from Kia, Sorento is a robust, masculine and capable off-road vehicle that is dynamic in style and fresh in spirit with an inspiring cabin.
With its beautifully defined lines and a cohesive suite of stylish illuminated and intuitive controls and sporty gauge cluster, the cockpit is the perfect backdrop for technology that works together seamlessly to enhance driving pleasure.
The stylish integrated audio system will be music to one’s ears, with a six CD changer delivering favourite songs.
Both the driver and passenger can control the fully automatic air conditioning system with an eight level fan adjustment to suit their temperature preferences.
Sorento’s monocoque design is lightweight with a high level of strength and rigidity.
This has been enhanced further with various reinforcements, including a rollover hoop and safety chassis featuring ultra-high tension steel plates to absorb energy under impact.
Combine these active safety features such as airbags, seatbelt pre-tensioners and electronic stability control and one will feel confident that Sorento is a very safe vehicle to be in.
Whether touring the country, heading off-road or driving in the city, the person behind the wheel needs to know about the power and performance. Sorento has all the options.
For Brunei, there are four engine choices, seven seater 2.2 crdi 2WD (A) diesel which costs around $37,000, seven seater 2.2 crdi 4WD (A) diesel at $41,000, five seater 2.4 gasoline 2WD (M) which costs $30,800 and five seater 3.5 gasoline 2WD V6 (A) which costs $36,000.
Kia is driven by innovation.
The exterior styling symbolises this fdrward-looking approach to vehicle design with very European style cues.
Its HID headlamps provide high intensity discharge wrap-around headlamps and give strong and dynamic image.
The signature front grille features a design representing a tiger’s roar.
The aggressive and futuristic style is completed with honeycomb mesh above the deep two-tone bumper. The new Kia Sorento has lots of space.
Even with the seven seats in use, one will find a host of creative storage ideas and thoughtful accessories.
The second row seating features a walk-in device, reclining seat backs and a centre armrest. Headroom is higher and legroom has been extended.
Meanwhile, the new two-door 2.0 litre Kia Cerato Koup petrol engine gives an agile yet stable handling in all road conditions.
Sporty tuning comes courtesy of a lowered-weight and strengthened suspension, tuned shock absorbers and power steering and optimised aerodynamics.
The essence ofthe new Cerato is embodied by its frameless doors, which provide more visibility for driver and occupants.
It also features sporty and compact centre fascia, auto cruise control, electrochromic rear view mirror, outsliding power sunroof, tilt and telescopic steering column, auto light control and sunvisors with illuminated mirror.
Other niceties include sunglass storage with dual map lamps, glove compartment, centre console cup holders, rear side trim cup holders, 60:40 split folding rear seat backrests and ample cargo space.
The high specification Koup 2.0 (A) costs $27,000.
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I was very fond by the shape of my Kia cerato and it’s technology,until it was stolen very easily when I left it in the street , then I started to hear about steeling a lot of cerato cars ,by the same way.then we heared that there a security problem at the agent here in Cairo which allowed clients data and codes to be leaked.if this is not wright it means that the car can be stolen as a piece of cake,it’s a target for car thiefs now in Cairo .