In January Kia upgraded its seven-passenger Sorento SUV with enhanced styling
inside and out, and with more comfort and convenience equipment and safety, In
addition to petrol and diesel models a petrol/electric hybrid has now been added,
each power source available in front or all-wheel drive. I drove the 2.2-litre turbo
diesel eight-speed automatic Sorento GT-line all-wheel drive at $72,690 driveaway
– the most popular model and with nearly a 1000km range this is a big SUV for a
big country. The petrol versions simply too thirsty. The new chiseled styling is in
the mould of Kia’s all electric EV9 and new EV5 and along with new 20-inch alloy
wheels the Sorento GT-line has real visual appeal. The interior has always
appealed especially with the new curved dual 12.3-inch display screens featuring
large menu icons and with Kia’s latest infotainment system now able to offer
wireless Apple Car Play and Android Auto. Disappointingly, the interior of the GT-
line is only available in a dark grey/charcoal interior which limits its appeal. Seat
comfort on the other hand with a power drivers and passenger seat first class,
the trim plush Nappa leather. Kia quality overall impressive while the support of a
7-year/unlimited kilometre warranty very re-assuring. I’m David Berthon

In January Kia upgraded its seven-passenger Sorento SUV with enhanced styling inside and out, and with more comfort and convenience equipment and safety, In addition to petrol and diesel models a petrol/electric hybrid has now been added, each power source available in front or all-wheel drive. I drove the 2.2-litre turbo diesel eight-speed automatic Sorento GT-line all-wheel drive at $72,690 driveaway – the most popular model and with nearly a 1000km range this is a big SUV for a big country. The petrol versions simply too thirsty. The new chiseled styling is in the mould of Kia’s all electric EV9 and new EV5 and along with new 20-inch alloy wheels the Sorento GT-line has real visual appeal. The interior has always appealed especially with the new curved dual 12.3-inch display screens featuring large menu icons and with Kia’s latest infotainment system now able to offer wireless Apple Car Play and Android Auto. Disappointingly, the interior of the GT- line is only available in a dark grey/charcoal interior which limits its appeal. Seat comfort on the other hand with a power drivers and passenger seat first class, the trim plush Nappa leather. Kia quality overall impressive while the support of a 7-year/unlimited kilometre warranty very re-assuring. I’m David Berthon

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon. 

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A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon.&nbsp;
For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873.

Motor Torque with David Berthon

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon. 

For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873 

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon.&nbsp;
For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873&nbsp;

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