Ahead of its official debut at the Geneva International Motor Show, Kia has released images of the redesigned 2021 Kia Sorento. The midsize three-row SUV’s last redesign was in 2015.
Kia says that its design was inspired by “refined boldness” but really it just looks like the Seltos and Telluride mated and formed an attractive offspring. Sure, it’s refined and bold, with a more sculpted design than its predecessor. There’s plenty of geometric detail, as is apparent on the other Kia models, and elongated proportions.
The front of the Sorento is reminiscent of the Seltos.Photo courtesy of Kia Motors
The SUV has a longer wheelbase this this fourth generation than in the past
Sorento gets new “tiger eye” LED daytime running lights in this iteration, which thankfully do not pop out like the Sportage’s.
The inside of the Sorento shows off what Kia does best – deliver high-quality, premium level design and appointments to the masses. Kia brags that the 2021 Sorento has, ” One of the highest quality interior spaces found in any Kia to-date.” There are metallic trims, leather upholstery, and embossed wood-effect surfaces
Its sophisticated design features fresh technology that Kia calls “intuitive.” There’s a 10.25-inch infotainment touch screen front and center on the dashboard and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster in front of the driver.
The rear of the Sorento is similar to the Kia Telluride’s backside.Photo courtesy of Kia Motors
The automaker is also promising that the redesigned Sorento is more comfortable than in the past. Unlike the Hyundai Santa Fe, which was downgraded to two rows when the Palisade debuted, the Sorento is retaining its three-row design for 2021.
Kia has confirmed that there will be a 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid model.
The three-row 2020 Kia Sorento starts at $26,990. It is likely that Kia will continue to offer the Sorento at a starting price near that level in its new generation. That 2020 Sorento was named one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Cars for the Money.
The Sorento’s cabin is an evolution in Kia design.Photo courtesy of Kia Motors
The new Sorento will make its debut on March 3.
