KIA is working at full capacity in the development of an important update for its well-known seven-seater SUV. The new KIA Sorento 2024 has been photographed in broad daylight. A sighting that has occurred in southern Europe. The new Sorento will premiere design and new technological equipment.
The fourth generation of Kia Sorento burst onto the scene in the convulsive year 2020. Despite the challenges it had to overcome to land in dealerships, the current model is already more than consolidated in the market and, after a considerable commercial journey, the time has come for it to be updated. Kia has started up all its machinery with the aim of renewing the Sorento range.
The process of development of the new KIA Sorento 2024 has begun. The irrefutable proof is the sightings of prototypes that have occurred. This last week. Once again, the new Sorento has been photographed in broad daylight undergoing a road test session. However, and unlike previous sightings, this time we moved to southern Europe.
Spy photos of the new KIA Sorento 2024
Our spy photographers have hunted a densely camouflaged unit circulating along the roads of the south of the Old Continent rushing through the last days of good weather before the rains make an appearance and temperatures drop. Summer tryouts are officially over. However, there are several manufacturers, such as KIA, that are taking advantage of the last day.
It is important to make it clear that, despite all the camouflage, we are facing a facelift. A mid-cycle update that will allow this generation to face the rest of the commercial life that lies ahead. We should not expect radical changes in design. For this reason, it is even more striking that the vehicle is so covered. It is something common in KIA and other Asian firms.
If we could remove the camouflage from the front we would find some new headlights, grill and bumpers. At the rear the changes will not be so important. We must expect some renewed taillights and, predictably, a bumper with minor modifications. New customization options such as body colors and wheel designs will also be added.
KIA Sorento 2024, an electrified SUV
Regarding the mechanical section, we should not expect great surprises. The new Sorento will maintain its commitment to electrification. KIA will make minor adjustments to improve the eficiency of the different engines available. It will arrive accompanied by a selection of diesel engines and in hybrid (HEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) versions. Variants with 4×4 traction will remain in the portfolio.
When will it be presented? Current information points to a possible debut in the second half of 2023. However, we must not rule out possible changes in the agenda due to the microchip crisis. In any case, it will land in European dealerships as a 2024 model.