First photos of the all-new Kia Sorento confirm that the third generation of the popular SUV will feature a striking, more mature appearance, with bold, swept-back styling and sophisticated surface detailing.
Longer, lower and wider, with an extended wheelbase, it builds on the success of the current model, delivering a premium look and feel, with more space and numerous innovative features.
The exterior styling was led by Kia’s Namyang design studio in Korea, with significant levels of input from the brand’s Frankfurt, and California design studios.
The front features a larger, more upright “tiger nose” grille, with a distinctive three-dimensional diamond pattern, and long, swept-back headlamps.
The lower roofline, higher beltline and more muscular, rounded shoulders at the rear give the car a dramatic appearance.
The sleeker look is enhanced by an increase in length (+95mm to 4,780mm) and a 15mm reduction in height (down to 1,685mm), while the 80mm longer wheelbase (now 2,780mm) ensures more passenger space in all three seat rows.
The all-new Kia Sorento will be showcased in Korea this month and make its European debut on October 2, at the 2014 Paris Motor Show.
It is expected to reach the UK market in Spring 2015.