Driving Kia’s large Sorento seven-seat SUV today – the fourth generation in a 10-
model range of petrol, diesel and hybrid models, in either front or all-wheel drive
– the Sorento a model with a strong reputation and recently upgraded – I drove
the well-equipped and tech advanced 2.2-litre turbo-diesel GT-Line 4WD flagship
now $3600 dearer and not- inexpensive at $73,000 drive-away. But stacked with
LED projector headlights, side parking sensors, quilted Nappa leather, a 360-
degree camera, powered front seats with heating and ventilation, a digital
instrument head-up display, full-size spare and 20-in alloy wheels. All in a roomy
three row cabin, the centre second row seat a little tight and its best as a six-
seater, with good ventilation to the third row and with great luggage space
especially with the third row folded, simply activated by pressing a button. The
good news in this latest model, wireless Apple Car Play and Android Auto. Plus a
wide double 12.3 inch screen set – one big screen the usability of which with
Kia’s new media system is first class. Five-star safety, a stack of drive assist
technology and the assurance of a 7-year warranty plus capped price service of
$1,398 for the first three years. Drive details next. I’m David Berthon

Driving Kia’s large Sorento seven-seat SUV today – the fourth generation in a 10- model range of petrol, diesel and hybrid models, in either front or all-wheel drive – the Sorento a model with a strong reputation and recently upgraded – I drove the well-equipped and tech advanced 2.2-litre turbo-diesel GT-Line 4WD flagship now $3600 dearer and not- inexpensive at $73,000 drive-away. But stacked with LED projector headlights, side parking sensors, quilted Nappa leather, a 360- degree camera, powered front seats with heating and ventilation, a digital instrument head-up display, full-size spare and 20-in alloy wheels. All in a roomy three row cabin, the centre second row seat a little tight and its best as a six- seater, with good ventilation to the third row and with great luggage space especially with the third row folded, simply activated by pressing a button. The good news in this latest model, wireless Apple Car Play and Android Auto. Plus a wide double 12.3 inch screen set – one big screen the usability of which with Kia’s new media system is first class. Five-star safety, a stack of drive assist technology and the assurance of a 7-year warranty plus capped price service of $1,398 for the first three years. Drive details next. 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. 

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.

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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