Kia launched the second generation 2011 Kia Sorento today at the opening of the Seoul Motor Show. The design part was taken from concept KND-4, the 2011 Kia Sorento is larger than the model it replaces. The 2011 Kia Sorento offers seven seats. The car has lost part of off road capabilities as existing frame structure is replaced by a self-supporting body. “Dynamic design of the new 2011 Kia Sorento is simple, clean lines that help to obtain an attractive appearance. The car is sporty, the second generation will give new impetus to the popularity of this 2011 Kia Sorento .

2011 Kia Sorento is longer and lower than current. However, according to representatives of Kia place over the head of passengers is increased. Is more legroom and trunk has been increased by 15%. For some markets, 2011 Kia Sorento will be equipped with an key-less car entry and start the engine with a button on the dashboard. The space behind the 2011 Kia Sorento will be monitored by camera. The car is a satelitna navigation of the new generation. Audio system has 10 speakers, connection for MP3 and iPod. The panoramic roof makes enormous impression in the 2011 Kia Sorento.

In Korea 2011 Kia Sorento will be available with three engines, including one running on gas (LPG), which will be V6 with 2.7 liters volume, output of 165 hp and maximum torque of 244 Nm. Along with it, in the 2011 Kia Sorento will be mounted four-cylinder petrol engine with capacity Theta II 2.4 liters, 175 hp power and maximum torque of 225 Nm, and the diesel unit volume of 2.2 liters, 197 hp power and maximum torque of 435 Nm. In North America will offer V6 petrol with a volume of 3.5 liters, 277 hp power and maximum torque of 335 Nm. Depending on the engine, the 2011 Kia Sorento will offer manual and automatic transmissions with five and six gears. There will be a version with 4×4 transmission.

2011 Kia Sorento

2011 Kia Sorento

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Kia Motors and Ssangyong Motor are both rolling out new models here this week. 

Kia on Monday launches the Forte Eco Plus, a fuel-efficient version of the Forte GDI sedan. It is the nation's first car to be equipped with the carmaker's new Idle Stop & Go system, which reduces fuel consumption by automatically switching the engine off when the car stops in traffic and instantly restarting it as soon as the driver is ready to move again. It can travel up to 17.5 km/l, a 6.1 percent improvement over its predecessor, Kia said.

 he ailing Ssangyong, which was recently acquired by India's Mahindra & Mahindra, will debut the Korando C on Tuesday. It is the SUV maker's first new model to be launched here since the Chairman W in 2008. 

Ssangyong will hold a launch event in Jeju on Tuesday where it will also reveal its plans for sales at home and abroad. The Korando C began production last year and has already hit markets in Western Europe, Russia and Latin America.

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