New model Kia Sorento

elbyrneo

Anyone know when the new Sorento is due to come out in Ireland?

The reviews coming out of Asia look pretty impressive.

MarkN

elbyrneo wrote: »

Anyone know when the new Sorento is due to come out in Ireland?

The reviews coming out of Asia look pretty impressive.

October

elbyrneo

MarkN wrote: »

October

Cheers Mark. Maybe not your niche but a test video would be nice ;-)

California Dreamer

I must be alone in the thinking that that is FUGLY!

eusap

will it be Petrol/Hybrid model only available?

The UK site give more details

MarkN

elbyrneo wrote: »

Cheers Mark. Maybe not your niche but a test video would be nice ;-)

Will have one at the end of October. No actually I love doing the everyday stuff, usually is where the views are.

elbyrneo

California Dreamer wrote: »

I must be alone in the thinking that that is FUGLY!

Judging by reviews, you are probably in the minority alright. It's an SUV so not going to win beauty contests but def an improvement on the current model and as nice as its main competition (5008, Kodiaq, tiguan all space, Tarraco).

elbyrneo

MarkN wrote: »

Will have one at the end of October. No actually I love doing the everyday stuff, usually is where the views are.

Ah super, look forward to seeing it!

Interestingly looks like a new Santa Fe is on it's way too and getting good reviews as well. Perfect timing for me as will be moving on from current family car early next year (new shape Pug 5008)

Looks decentish IMO ....... not great but decent ish. A touch of Volvo weirdness at the tail light clusters.





I reckon I'll go EV next time to replace my 2018 Sorento though.

GavMan

A touch VW in the front grille and lights. Rear clusters look like they were borrowed from Ssangyong. Nice rims. It's a decent looking SUV IMO outside of the tail lights

extra-ordinary_

Looks Range Rover to me ^^

Ridiculous price IMO.........


Trim / Engine K3 2.2 CRDi Diesel 202 PS 2WD 8DCT
Total price €51,599.82

It's dual clutch auto admittedly but still, €50k+ :eek:

Realistically it's Prices starting from €53,350

https://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/kia/sorento/fpa/202009304389579?SOURCE_ID=SOURCE_ID_FPA_FROM_FEAT_LIST&journey=FeaturedListing


Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Air Conditioning, Alloy Wheels, 18' Alloys, Armrest, Bluetooth Phone, Centralised locking, Child Locks, Chrome Package, Climate Control, Cruise Control, Dual Climate Control, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Extended Warranty, Heated Seats, ISO Fix, Leather Interior, Metallic Paint, Multi-Function Steering Wheel, Parking Assistance, Satellite Navigation, USB, Front Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Leather Steering Wheel, Auto Lights, Multiple Airbags, Curtain Airbags, Front Fog Lights, Traction Control, Front Electric Windows, Heated Mirrors, Rear Electric Windows, 3x3point rear seat belts, Adjustable seats, Adjustable steering column/wheel, Windows front + rear electric, Extra seats, Foglights, Height adjustable drivers seat, Mirrors electric and heated, Rear headrests, Rear wiper, Roof rails, Telephone, Traction control, TV, Media Connection, iPod Connection, Remote Boot Release, Finance Available, 7 Seats, Apple Car Play, Android Auto, Wire

elbyrneo

Augeo wrote: »

Ridiculous price IMO.........


Trim / Engine K3 2.2 CRDi Diesel 202 PS 2WD 8DCT
Total price €51,599.82

It's dual clutch auto admittedly but still, €50k+ :eek:

Realistically it's Prices starting from €53,350

https://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/kia/sorento/fpa/202009304389579?SOURCE_ID=SOURCE_ID_FPA_FROM_FEAT_LIST&journey=FeaturedListing


Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Air Conditioning, Alloy Wheels, 18' Alloys, Armrest, Bluetooth Phone, Centralised locking, Child Locks, Chrome Package, Climate Control, Cruise Control, Dual Climate Control, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Extended Warranty, Heated Seats, ISO Fix, Leather Interior, Metallic Paint, Multi-Function Steering Wheel, Parking Assistance, Satellite Navigation, USB, Front Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Leather Steering Wheel, Auto Lights, Multiple Airbags, Curtain Airbags, Front Fog Lights, Traction Control, Front Electric Windows, Heated Mirrors, Rear Electric Windows, 3x3point rear seat belts, Adjustable seats, Adjustable steering column/wheel, Windows front + rear electric, Extra seats, Foglights, Height adjustable drivers seat, Mirrors electric and heated, Rear headrests, Rear wiper, Roof rails, Telephone, Traction control, TV, Media Connection, iPod Connection, Remote Boot Release, Finance Available, 7 Seats, Apple Car Play, Android Auto, Wire

Thought same, disappointing it's coming in that high. Roughly 10k less you can get a high'sh spec 5008 or Xtrail. Bit more gets you to Kodiaqs and Tarracos or Tiguan All space. The Sorento has topped all of these- it is a bigger car in fairness but the price does not seem competitive.

There is also a facelift of the 2018 Santa Fe model coming out late this year as well which is getting good reviews - more competition.

I'm buying around April next year. The price has put me off the Sorento right now. Might even look to a used XC90 hybrid from UK if Brexit doesn't double up on VAT etc.

In a thing that size AWD is a must IMO, for a €53k Sorento to be front wheel drive is mad.

MarkN

elbyrneo wrote: »

Cheers Mark. Maybe not your niche but a test video would be nice ;-)

colm_mcm

That’s some service

elbyrneo

MarkN wrote: »

Haha, legend Mark thanks a mill, will look at that later today , top man.

As you say Mark, huge leap forward from the last model.