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2011 Kia Sorento

[ Sunday, October 3rd, 2010 | by automotiveroom | under CAR, KIA, New Cars ]

Motors America (KMA) announced the official North American debut of the all-new crossover utility vehicle (CUV) during a press conference at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show. The first vehicle to be built at the all-new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG) in West Point, Georgia, Sorento encompasses both the brand’s signature design cues as well as its distinct combination of value, safety and style. Coming to market in early 2010 as a 2011 model-year vehicle, the all-new presents consumers with a well-equipped, well-appointed CUV with best-in-class power suited perfectly for the fun, dynamic and discerning driver.

2011 Kia Sorento Front side view 2011 Kia Sorento

2011 Kia Sorento, The new R2.2-litre diesel has 16% more power (145kW @ 3800 rpm) and 13.5% more torque (445Nm @ 1800-2500rpm – auto model only) than the previous 2.5-litre engine and it’s both cleaner and much more fuel efficient than before.

The 7.4L/100km combined cycle fuel consumption for the automatic 4×4 Sorento R is 16.5% lower than the previous Sorento and the manual Sorento R is at 6.6L/100km.

The four-cylinder base version brings the 2011 Sorento’s base price under $20,000, but doesn’t produce fuel economy that’s hugely superior to the V6 models. At 21 mpg city/29 mpg highway, the FWD four-cylinder with the automatic — the most fuel-efficient pairing — beats out the AWD V6 automatic — by just 2 mpg.