The journey is underway. As many Americans are eager to close out 2020, Kia is working to make the end of the year happen in style. A 2021 Kia Sorento is hauling the iconic numerals for the One Times Square ball drop ceremony across the country with planned stops in Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.
“New Year’s Eve is typically seen as a fresh start and a new beginning, and that holds true this year more than ever. With its rugged capability, the Kia Sorento will bring a little piece of the energy and fun of New Year’s Eve in Times Square to people nationwide. This will also be a reminder that we’re all in this together and that the New Year brings new opportunities and excitement,” said Russell Wager, director, marketing operations, Kia Motors America.
Workers unload the giant ‘7’ completing the “2-0-0-7” sign for the New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square December 13, 2006 in New York City.Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images
The fourth-generation Sorento started its journey at Kia’s North American headquarters in Irvine, California. Its journey will end in Times Square, the New Year’s Eve heart of New York City, where the SUV and its cargo will be on display for three days along with other vehicles, before being installed on the top of One Times Square awaiting the iconic ball drop ceremony.
Kia lists the vehicle as being able to tow up to 3,500 pounds in the SX Prestige X-Line trim when equipped with the available factory-installed tow hitch, a $475 add-on.
At select points along the way, National Geographic will document the Sorento’s journey, bringing stories from its stops to life through photography and video.
The publicity stunt culminates in the launch of a new creative campaign for the 2021 Sorento, which will debut during “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2021” on ABC. During the broadcast, you may see some Kia employees in the Times Square. They are there courtesy of the company, who will be hosting them at the event.
