The third-gen Kia Sorento debuted in August 2014 and
received a mid-cycle facelift in 2017. Next, the mid-size SUV will undergo a
complete generation change by the end of this year. The 2020 Kia Sorento
(Codename - MQ4) was recently spotted testing in South Korea.
While the test mule is draped in a dense layer of
camouflage, a close inspection reveals the distinctive Tiger Nose upper grille.
In all likelihood, the grille of the new model will resemble a fair bit to the
one on the Kia Telluride. Unlike the rounded design of the current
model, the next-gen Sorento will feature a more angular silhouette with
straight creases.
On the powertrain side, the next-gen Kia Sorento
will be sold with a range of options, including internal combustion engines and
hybrid powertrains. The latter will be available with solar sunroofs, which
will be capable of charging as much as 60% of the battery in a day. Even a fuel
cell variant is under consideration, but further details are scarce at the
moment.
