Kia Motors Launches Sorento 'Gasoline 2.5 Turbo'... Starting Price 29.25 Million KRW

Maximum Output 281 Horsepower · Maximum Torque 43.0 kgf·m

Sorento Gasoline 2.5 Turbo Gravity (Photo by Kia Motors)

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ji-hee] Kia Motors will begin accepting orders for the 4th generation Sorento gasoline 2.5 turbo model starting from the 2nd. Following the diesel model launched in March and the hybrid model whose orders resumed in July, the addition of the gasoline model completes the entire lineup of the 4th generation Sorento.

Kia increased the displacement compared to the 3rd generation Sorento gasoline 2.0 turbo model and applied the Smartstream G2.5T engine and Smartstream wet 8DCT (dual-clutch transmission) to achieve a maximum output of 281 horsepower and maximum torque of 43.0 kgf·m. By applying a dual fuel injection system to the engine, it achieved fuel efficiency of 11 km/ℓ, which is a 14.5% improvement compared to the existing Sorento gasoline model. The dual fuel injection system combines the advantages of gasoline direct injection (GDi), which injects fuel directly into the combustion chamber, and multi-point injection (MPi), which injects fuel into the intake port at the combustion chamber entrance, applying the optimal fuel injection method.

Kia also offers the design trim Gravity and exterior color Runway Red, which were applied to the hybrid model, for the gasoline model. The Gravity trim adds 20-inch black alloy wheels to enhance design completeness.

In particular, the active engine sound, applied only to this gasoline model, synthesizes sounds output from the engine and Krell speakers to produce engine sounds that match the power performance and driving mode.

The prices for the Sorento gasoline 2.5 turbo model are ▲Trendy 29.25 million KRW ▲Prestige 32.10 million KRW ▲Noblesse 35.05 million KRW ▲Signature 37.89 million KRW ▲Gravity 38.87 million KRW.

A Kia Motors official said, "With the launch of this gasoline model, the 4th generation Sorento, which has a complete lineup, is expected to provide customers with various choices according to their lifestyles," adding, "Going forward, Sorento will lead the domestic mid-size SUV market based on its excellent product competitiveness."

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