Kia has kept things pretty under wraps when it comes
to the next-gen 2021 Sorento SUV, with prototypes having just now commenced
testing on public roads. Carscoops spy photographers were on hand to capture the new
Sorento on camera in the Swiss Alps, noticing that a white BMW X5 was being
used as a benchmark vehicle during some of those runs, which is as good an SUV
as any to get data from when it comes to fine-tuning your own people hauler.
We can already tell from these prototypes that the
all-new 2021 Kia Sorento will feature a more angular design, with a sharper
shoulder line and possibly a boxier front fascia, perhaps reminiscent of the
latest Ford Explorer – although this is just a first impression.
The rear of this prototype has a false tailgate
section so as to hide the actual length and styling of the SUV. We can only
assume that it will grow in size compared to the current model, which in turn
has grown a little long in the tooth over the years. From a mechanical standpoint, we can also expect
improved driving dynamics and more efficient powertrains, possibly both Hybrid
and Plug-in Hybrid variants. As for onboard tech, it will build on what the
current Sorento has to offer with regards to driver assistance and convenience features.
Kia should launch the next-gen Sorento sometime next
year as a 2021 model, before sending it out to battle the likes of the Ford
Explorer, Toyota Highlander, Chevrolet Traverse, Hyundai Santa Fe and the rest
of the mid-size crossover segment.
