KIA Sorento 2023 Review and Price in Pakistan

KIA is a well-known South Korean Company in the automotive industry. KIA has launched its luxurious seven-seater SUV in Pakistan, named KIA Sorento. It is third generation SUV. Here you can get complete information about this SUV, its functions, features, and variants currently available in the auto market. KIA Sorento 2023 is available in three different variants in Pakistan, which are 2.4 L Front Wheel Drive FWD, 2.4L All Wheels Drive, and 3.5 L Front Wheel Drive FWD. The price range of this SUV is in the high range, so you have to get complete information about this car before making a sale purchase decision.

KIA Sorento 2023 Review and Price in Pakistan

KIA Sorento is a mid-size crossover SUV by South Korean company KIA motors. The first generation of this vehicle was launched in 2002 as a body-frame SUV. It is manufactured in two variants, base trim LX and high trim EX, including two transmissions, five speeds manual and five speeds automatic. This variant came with AM/FM stereo system, eight speakers music system, and all other standard features like a power window, airbags, power door locks, air conditioning, and keyless entry.

The second generation of KIA Sorento was launched in 2009 with the signature KIA tiger nose grille. LX, EX, and high SX models are available in four variants. Many new features are installed in these variants, and later on, it was upgraded in 2013. The third generation of this SUV was launched in 2014 and was available in five and seven-seater. The facelift model came in 2018 with further modifications like a change in the front grille and exterior lights and bumpers. Now it comes with a six-speed manual and six-speed automatic transmission and is available in front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

Modern-style Exterior

The exterior look of the 2023 KIA Sorento is impressive and solid with the KIA signature tiger nose grill, and it quickly spots in the crowd due to its unique design. This seven-seater crossover SUV has bi-function projection headlamps with an LED turn signal. The headlamps of this car are along with daytime running lights DRLs, and point lamps. The LED-type fog lamps fulfil the look of the new Sorento.

The side mirrors of the new KIA Sorento are electrically adjustable, heated, and retractable side mirrors, including side repeater lamps. The rear look has upstanding LED mixture lamps. The rear spoiler of the car has an integrated LED high-mounted stop lamp. The panoramic sunroof of this vehicle and shark fin antenna make the car look more graceful. The eighteen-inch wheel comes with alloy rims giving a bold look to the Sorento. Kia Sorento 2023 is available in 5 lovely colours which are mentioned below:

• Cherry Black
• Clear White
• Mercury Blue
• Sparkling Silver
• Sunset Red

Stylish Interior

The cabin of this SUV is very spacious and comfortable, with three rows of folding seats, which further increase the room space of the house. The second row of the car is folded with remote so the passenger inside the vehicle can easily use the third-row seats. The dashboard of this SUV is quite impressive and has a dual-zone climate control air conditioning system which provides excellent air in third and makes the cabin environment more chill. Sorento 2023 has leather stitched steering with tilt, telescopic adjustment, and steering control like audio call, voice recognition, and cruise control. It has a 7-inch infotainment system supporting media, radio, and a rearview camera display.

Safety Features

All the variants of this car have safety features like airbags. The 2.4L FWD comes with two airbags, one is for the driver, and the other is for the front passenger. On the hand, 2.4L AWD and 3.5L FWD come with four airbags. Hill assists control, brake assist system, ISO Fix child anchors, and anti-lock braking system (ABS). Some other features are electronic stability control. These features make the car more reliable and likely to buy.

Powerful Engine

The KIA Sorento 2.4L FWD and 2.4L AWD come with 2359cc Theta 2.4L DOHC, which produces a maximum output of 127 KW (170HP) @ 6000 Rpm and optimum torque of 225 4000 Rpm. The 3.4L FWD comes with a 3470cc Lambda II V6 engine. It generates maximum power of 206KW @6300 Rpm and optimum torque of 336 NM @ 5000 Rpm. Both trims have six-speed automatic transmissions.

Major Rivals

Toyota Fortuner, Toyota Prado, and Corolla Cross are the primary and direct competitors of KIA Sorento 2023 in the Pakistani Auto Industry. This SUV has many competitors in the market in which:

• Hyundai Tucson
• Corolla Cross
• Prado
• Toyota Fortuner
• DFSK Glory 580 Pro

Mileage of KIA Sorento

The 2.4L FWD and 3.5L FWD give you a mileage of 10 to 12 km/l and have a fuel capacity of 58 litres. On the other hand, All Wheel Drive gives you a mileage of 8 to 10 km/l having the same fuel tank capacity. It has three driving modes: Eco, Sports, and Comfort.

Pros:

This SUV is value for money because of its latest loaded features. The build of the car is fantastic, with good safety features. It has a more robust and latest engine—seven-person seating capacity.

Cons:

The current generation of this car in Pakistan is one generation behind the world. The resale of this vehicle is low compared to its competitors. Its exterior needs to be updated more than other cars available.

KIA Sorento Price in Pakistan

The third-generation KIA Sorento was launched in three variants 2.4L FWD,2.4L AWD, and 3.5L FWD. The price of Sorento 2400cc FWD 2023 is PKR 8,472,000, 2400cc AWD is PKR 9,178,000, and the cost of 3500cc FWD is PKR 9,178,000.

User’s Review

According to its user, the drive of this car is comfortable, as well as in the northern area, in which the 2.4L AWD variant performs very well. The maintenance cost of this SUV is high, just like other KIA cars available in Pakistan. The user found this vehicle’s pleasure drive and fuel economical. Its ground clearance is also good in hilly areas. However, this SUV is not getting famous among most people. Therefore, the resale of this vehicle could be better.