Reviews
about the new redesigned Kia Sorento have been coming in, and
while there was some skepticism about the new model in the beginning, most
critics seem to have a positive attitude towards the launch so far, claiming
that it’s an improvement in pretty much every regard – it’s bigger, better and
offers a great value for its asking price, making it a fantastic entry into the
market for Kia.
Positive
opinions started right from the car’s looks, as it was noted for its sharp,
edgy appearance, something which even gave it a somewhat sporty look according
to some critics. The interior of the car matches the outside as well, with
luxurious materials and a great overall design that really makes the passenger
feel comfortable and right at home.
It just
goes to show how much a little attention to detail can do to ensure that a car
is met positively, as people have been particularly fond of the smaller details
about the design of the car. Furthermore, they have been equally attentive in
the design of the base model,
something that many reviewers were particularly interested in.
Speaking
of models, the vehicle comes in several different engine choices – a 2.4 liter model with a 185 horsepower
output for the base models, L and LX, and that engine has a 24 miles per gallon
efficiency; then there’s the 2.0 liter turbo engine with 240 horsepower, which
will be driving the midsized models. And last but not least, we have the 3.3
liter V6 which will increase the car’s output to 290 horsepower, but at the
cost of worse gas mileage, namely 21.
The
driving experience when behind the wheel of the Sorento has changed for the
better, according to those who’ve had a chance to give it a test drive. And
although the changes can be subtle in some ways, they are still definitely
noticeable and those who’re used to the previous handling style of the car
should definitely find the new improvements appropriate. The car doesn’t just
handle slightly better, but it’s also simply more comfortable to drive, owing
to the new redesigned interior.
Meanwhile,
the company has been facing some difficulties with earlier versions of the model, as a faulty
accelerator has forced them to issue a recall on some models. It’s not yet
clear how serious the issue is, but 12,361 units have had to be recalled
according to the company’s statement, and owners are first asked to come in for
a checkup, and then appropriate course of action is taken if the problem is
discovered.
Still,
this hasn’t done much to affect the company’s popularity negatively, as they
are still enjoying positive press and good reception for the Sorento overall.
It’s clear that the overall performance of the model has been strong enough to
leave a very good impression on the market, and that can be hard to undermine.
All
that’s left now is for the company to continue making improvements to the line
in the same style – not too drastic, but at the same time noticeable enough to
make it clear that there has been progress. They already have a pretty strong
following of fans, so they won’t have to do much to advertise their new models
either.
But of
course, that hasn’t stopped them from being quite heavy on the marketing for
the new Kia Sorento, which is
not a bad thing by any means, but hopefully their marketing campaign isn’t
going to be affected negatively by the recent mishap with the recalls that they
have had to go through.
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