Naza Kia Malaysia has expanded the Sorento line-up
in Malaysia with the introduction of a new diesel variant dubbed the 2.2 HS diesel. The asking price here is RM 191,888 on-the-road. You’ll also
get four colours to choose from Imperial Bronze, Snow White Pearl, Aurora
Black Pearl and Silky Silver.
The 2.2 HS diesel utilises the same 2.2 litre CRDi
turbodiesel as the 2.2 LS diesel, which provides 200 PS at 3,800 rpm and 441 Nm
of torque between 1,750 and 2,750 rpm. Mated to it is a six-speed automatic,
and drive is sent to all four wheels via a Dynamax all-wheel-drive system.
In terms of equipment, the 2.2 HS diesel is a step
up from the 2.2 LS diesel and closely matches the 2.4 HS petrol.
Standard here are HID headlamps with an adaptive front lighting system are now
standard (rather than halogen units on the 2.2 LS diesel). Other exterior kit
include LED taillights, front fog lamps that come with a cornering lamp
function, a roof rack, shark fin antenna and 19-inch alloy wheels (2.2 LS
diesel comes with 17-inch units instead).
Inside, the 2.2 HS diesel is fitted with leather
seats rather than fabric ones, with the front two being electrically adjustable
(driver’s seat gets an additional lumbar function). The driver also benefits
from an instrument cluster that features a 7-inch Supervision virtual colour
speedometer and multi-info display, as well as alloy pedals.
There’s also a touchscreen head unit as seen on the
petrol-powered 2.4 MS and 2.4 HS, which comes with Bluetooth connectivity, the
usual array of inputs (minus a CD player), and six speakers. Aso, access to the boot can be accomplished with the 2.2 HS diesel’s
powered tailgate.
The safety package remains unchanged here, with six
airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), vehicle stability management
(VSM), ABS with EBD and brake assist, a tyre pressure monitoring system and
ISOFIX child seat anchors all being standard.
