Kia has taken the wraps off the 2019 Kia Sorento,
ahead of its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 30th.Shown tackling
Hell’s Revenge in Moab, the updated crossover promises to be more than just a
grocery getter as Kia says the model was able to complete the
"six-and-a-half mile rock-crawling trek including the ultimate obstacle
known as Hell’s Gate."
Kia didn't say much about the crossover itself but
the model debuted in South Korea over the summer and recently made an
appearance at the Frankfurt Motor Show. As a result, we can expect the US-spec
model will receive a modest makeover that includes new bumpers and restyled
head- and taillights. The grille has also been updated and customers can expect
to see an assortment of restyled wheels.
The styling changes will continue in the interior as
the international variants gained a new steering wheel, additional soft-touch
plastics, and updated leather upholstery with a more premium feel. Drivers can
also expect to find a revised instrument cluster, updated switchgear, and an
infotainment system with an 8-inch display.
Full details will be announced later this week but
we can expect the model will come with a new eight-speed automatic transmission
that should help to improve performance and fuel-efficiency.
