Korean based auto maker; Kia which has been giving birth to some excellent vehicle designs lately (thanks to Peter Schreyer) has released two renderings of the 2010 Kia Sorento SUV, code named the XM.
Featuring a front fascia that has hints of the Kia Cerato Forte, the SUV is expected to be powered by a number of motivators including; a 200HP 2.2 litre turbodiesel R engine with 436Nm of torque and a 2.0 turbodiesel which would be capable of 184HP and 392Nm of torque.
It will also receive a number of petrol fueled power plants including a 2.4 litre 4 cylinder engine and a 3.8 litre V6 which is good for 270HP. The most significant improvement is the chassis design. As reported earlier, the 2010 Sorento will part ways with its traditional, or more off-road friendly ladder frame design, and that it will feature a monocoque chassis design which will definitely improve ride comfort as well as handling.
I wonder what else Kia is working on at the moment. The Korean auto maker seems to be at the top of its game in terms of vehicle design. Lets hope that these new generation Kia’s drive as good as they look. Continue reading to view another image of the rear.
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What recession??… what energy crisis??….
its time to renew the sorento. hope it will be sell under naza badge over here soon, other wise, we again need to pay "double" to own a import car.
2.2 TD giving 200HP is really far out! Hyundai's Sante Fe 2.2 TD only gives 170HP with VGT technology!
with 436Nm of torque and oil burning capability, wonder how would the Harrier 2.4 or even the 3.0 owners will feel when the get passed by one of these excellent TD engines and meeting the same car at the pump station?
Kia and their new designs… Great Job… Love it
Nice…
I prefer the KIA cars which is assemble here carried the original KIA logo
rather than NAZA…..coz the naza logo makes the car feels cheap!!!!
that looks awesome!!
Nice exterior design. At a right price this car will be hit coz the Korean marque is getting momentum here in term of design, built quality and engine performance.But again, please Kia don't put this under Naza. Useless after sales services, no ethic and just thinking of profit. This is no joke. This is my true experience.
But our diesel will make the engine 110bhp only.Malaysia boleh.
The NAZA brand already pay double liao…dont dream man. Same gang of people will benefit public? The Korean car starts around the same time with Potong if not mistaken…hahah…recession? still jacking up the tol price! help to rakyat my a$$. save ur ownself la.
Pray that spare parts and resale value of Korean cars are like Japanese cars. Then that is good. Sure peopel will buy.
Shahrir ,u go to hell la…
we want PETROL price down, not MILO price !!!!
Spare parts are cheaper than Japanese.
the new guy, peter schreyer is really revolutionising the design man.
look at the kia spectra and the new forte. totally different.
they must be paying him good bucks for him to stay there and do such a good job.
or the job might be providing him some sort of satisfaction.
whatever it is, good for us!
Malaysians will always buy a T, N or H brand. They don't care about the design, specs or features. Their purchase decisions are often driven to show their friends, colleagues, relatives and neighbours that they've 'Made it in life'. The majority don't know who Peter Schreyer is, nor will they care even if they did know. Once they've bought their T or H, not only will they not regret, but will justify WHY they don't need the specs that they're missing. If you ask them they'll respond that they will only buy a Kia if it's 40-50% less than a Japanese make, even if that sort of price gap is illogical or impossible.
Ppl wanted to buy other brand than T,N & H but salesman always put diff class for other brand furthermore the bank also did it, they put other brand as 'not popular brand' hence higher interest rate for loan…aaarg…hate this. Not to mention used car delaer, they accept other brand at low price.
[quote comment="215632"]Pray that spare parts and resale value of Korean cars are like Japanese cars. Then that is good. Sure peopel will buy.[/quote]
Why the resale value must be like the japs?
Why don't the G sell to us on the market price since the G like to remind us of the "market" price of other products.
Spare parts? Korean parts are easy to source and are not expensive.
You must be living in a cave for a long time.
Gone are the days korean, itallian, french parts are hard to source.
it is a globalised world…
200,000+ Korean cars on the road. Workshop calls any stockist and parts will be delivered quickly on kapchai.