2010 Kia Sorento pictures [ARCHIVED]

**gregg_g** · April 3rd, 2009 06:23 AM

Yup, I agree, for me, the rear looks silimar to SSANGYONG REXTON... But the rest seems to be great.. Hope the price won't reach 2m by then..

**eggman** · April 3rd, 2009 07:02 AM

Hawing ng 1st gen Lexus RX300 yung rear end design ng bagong Sorento..

**freespin** · April 3rd, 2009 05:29 PM

More pics of the new sorento

**Gerbo** · April 3rd, 2009 09:14 PM

Nice. Classy.

**leopaul** · April 4th, 2009 01:52 PM

I had just one question, regarding the Korean market version of the Sorento, what was the big red R stands for anyway?

Any ideas?

**the one** · April 5th, 2009 02:27 AM

Originally Posted by leopaul

I had just one question, regarding the Korean market version of the Sorento, what was the big red R stands for anyway?

Any ideas?

It has to do with the new engine.

"The all-new 2.2L R-engine unit brings in the latest diesel engine technology and consecutively, the the world class performance, class-leading fuel economy numbers and achieves the EURO-5 compliancy. It features a third generation common rail system with piezo-electric injectors to deliver fuel at 1800-bar and an electronic variable geometry turbocharger and is coupled with a diesel particulate filter.
The 2.2L R-engine packs impressive 200 horsepower and 435Nm of torue and has an estimated fuel economy of 14,1L/km or 33MPG (7l/100km)! That makes the new Sorento even more fuel-efficient than i’s smaller sibling, the Sportage compact SUV!
Power will also come from a variety of other diesel and gasoline engines, including the 2.4L four-cylinder (Theta II) engine and the 3.8L six-cylinder (Lambda) engine that produces 270+ horsepower. Kia also plans to introduce the new Sorento with a 2.7L LPI (Liquefied Petroleum Injection) engine on Korean market."

**SaberRider** · April 5th, 2009 07:40 PM

The "R" is for the diesel variant.

Eto mga official figures:
front wheel drive pala ang standard powertrain ng 2010 model.
my friend from Kia says na pwede pa daw nila palakasin yung 2.2L CRDi engine. Capable of getting not just 200hp but mga nasa 215-225hp pa daw.
Well, let's just wait and see.

3.5-litre / 277 ps Gasoline (USA, Canada, Australia, Middle East & Africa, General Markets)

Name Lambda 2
Type Quad-overhead camshaft, six-cylinder in V, with dual CVVT
Capacity 3.5-litres, 3470 cc
Max power 277 ps (206 kW) * 6300 rpm
Max torque 335 Nm (34.2 kg.m) * 5000 rpm

2.7-litre / 165 ps LPG(Korea)
Name Mu LPI
Type Quad-overhead camshaft, six-cylinder in V, with dual CVVT
Capacity 2.7-litres, 2656 cc
Max power 165 ps (121 kW) * 6300 rpm
Max torque 244 Nm (25.0 kg.m) * 4000 rpm

2.4-litre / 174 ps Gasoline (Korea, USA, Europe, Canada, Middle East & Africa, General Markets)
Name Theta II
Type DOHC, four-cylinder in line, with dual CVVT
Capacity 2.4-litres, 2349 cc
Max power 174 ps (129 kW) * 6000 rpm
Max torque 225 Nm (23.0 kg.m) * 3750 rpm

2.2-litre / 197 ps Diesel(Korea, Europe, Middle East & Africa, General Markets)
Name R2.2
Type DOHC, four-cylinder in line, with VGT
Capacity 2.2-litres, 2199 cc
Max power 197 ps (147 kW) * 3800 rpm
Max torque 435 Nm (43.0 kg.m) * 1800-to-2500 rpm

Transmissions

Choice of five-speed and six-speed manual and automatic transmissions (depending on model and market).

Drivetrains

Choice of 2WD (front-wheel drive) or 4WD with electronically controlled single ratio (High) system that delivers 100% of torque to front wheels during normal road driving. Manually selected ‘Lock Mode’ splits torque 50/50 between the front and rear axles for enhanced stability during slippery conditions (up to 40 km/h).

**tidus1203** · April 5th, 2009 07:46 PM

These diesels are just getting better and better...

**parakitoJDM** · April 5th, 2009 07:55 PM

Originally Posted by SaberRider

The "R" is for the diesel variant.

Eto mga official figures:
front wheel drive pala ang standard powertrain ng 2010 model.
my friend from Kia says na pwede pa daw nila palakasin yung 2.2L CRDi engine. Capable of getting not just 200hp but mga nasa 215-225hp pa daw.
Well, let's just wait and see.

2.2-litre / 197 ps Diesel(Korea, Europe, Middle East & Africa, General Markets)
Name R2.2
Type DOHC, four-cylinder in line, with VGT
Capacity 2.2-litres, 2199 cc
Max power 197 ps (147 kW) * 3800 rpm
Max torque 435 Nm (43.0 kg.m) * 1800-to-2500 rpm

ser "SaberRider" saan nyo po nakuha 'to?
ang daya naman. 197ps = 194bHP lang. ang medyo 6bhp
din nawala sa previous rating na sinabi nila...ba't kaya?