2021 Kia Sorento (4th Gen)

[Verbl Kint]

The new Sorento looks really good.

I hope AC Industrials is able to price aggressively but still keep the best specs.

[bloowolf]

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[Gumusut_Amige]

when will be the expected roll out locally of this gorgeous beast!

[phil3199]

Much better than PPVs in the Philippines.

[StockEngine]

Front and rear is good. Side profile hmmm

[johnwalker1]

Car wisdom tells it that you should never buy the first year model of a new generation from most companies. I'm not well educated on Kia other than their quality goes up every year. Should I also caution first year models from Kia?

[StockEngine]

Car wisdom tells it that you should never buy the first year model of a new generation from most companies. I'm not well educated on Kia other than their quality goes up every year. Should I also caution first year models from Kia?

You have to analyze from the engine and transmission... if theyll use the old reliable 2.2 and 8sp torque converter then you're already set for maximum reliability. Their brake suspension and steering systems are already proven. So what's worth concerning about?

[jut703]

Much better than PPVs in the Philippines.

Yan din sabi nila when the Gen 2 Santa Fe with the 2.2R engine came out around 2007. Much better engine and better ride than any PPV at the time daw.

But if you compare a Santa Fe 2.2 now vs a Fortuner of the same age, most people will choose the Fort.

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[Ry_Tower]

Yan din sabi nila when the Gen 2 Santa Fe with the 2.2R engine came out around 2007. Much better engine and better ride than any PPV at the time daw.

But if you compare a Santa Fe 2.2 now vs a Fortuner of the same age, most people will choose the Fort.

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For majority of the PI, our roads are better suited for PPV's. Or is it the other way around. hehe

[valskie01]

For majority of the PI, our roads are better suited for PPV's. Or is it the other way around. hehe

When we travel luzon provinces lahat ng national/ provincial roads majority are concrete na kaya mas maganda crossover car insteads of ppv dahil matagtag and bouncy ito sa concrete roads.

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[Yatta]

Yan din sabi nila when the Gen 2 Santa Fe with the 2.2R engine came out around 2007. Much better engine and better ride than any PPV at the time daw.

But if you compare a Santa Fe 2.2 now vs a Fortuner of the same age, most people will choose the Fort.

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The Toyota badge is more a factor there rather than whether its a PPV vs CUV. For most people both are "SUVs".

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[ice15]

Kia PH will unveil all-new Sorento at brand relaunch | Visor

the all-new Sorento will be the first Kia model to sport the new brand logo in our market

[yapoy86]

nice.. pero panget yung logo.. sana maintain na lang nila yung K symbol parang mas ok yun.

[bloowolf]

^^I dunno how ACI will approach it, but HARI & Kia’s previous distributor CAC usually brings in well equipped ones on the first year & gradually trim off features in subsequent models the next years after.


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[Luap]

This car looks gorgeous. Unfortunately, Kia's after sales service sucks. It got worse when it was acquired by ACI. Ultimo air filter walang stock sa casa. Regular PMS takes forever to finish. Warranty claim takes 6 months to a year dahil walang pyesa. Tsk tsk.

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[bloowolf]

Crossover were never meanth as a heavy hauler, unlike PPVs. Crossovers are like big sedans with the height & space advantage. Front wheel driven pa. So, choice na lang nung tao. Not all roads in the Phls are bad. If where you live are rough roads mostly, you like doing the occasional off roading, towing trailers & other stuff like that, of course the PPVs is the better choice. But, like me, the roads I usually traverse are well paved, I use the crossover only as a weekender/family/vacation wagon & never do any off roading.


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[Ry_Tower]

Crossover were never meanth as a heavy hauler, unlike PPVs. Crossovers are like big sedans with the height & space advantage. Front wheel driven pa. So, choice na lang nung tao. Not all roads in the Phls are bad. If where you live are rough roads mostly, you like doing the occasional off roading, towing trailers & other stuff like that, of course the PPVs is the better choice. But, like me, the roads I usually traverse are well paved, I use the crossover only as a weekender/family/vacation wagon & never do any off roading.


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Agree on this. It really depends upon one's needs and wants.

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[jmc21420]

It’s human nature. Most are averse to challenging the status quo. According to the theory or law of diffusion of innovations only 2.5 per cent and 13.5 percent of the population are innovators and early adopters, respectively.


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[bloowolf]

^a brand that challenges that perception is the Chinese owned MG. It is so popular now, it’s like everywhere. Which brings me to ask why? It’s not a Toyota, durability & longevity is suspect, dependability & performance is being tested. So why is it so popular? Style looks so much like the Mazda CX5, but the Geely (another China brand) looks so much better. Must be the price, because it’s so affordable. Add a couple more hundred grand to a TOTL Vios & you got a more spacious, high rider CUV. So, it must be the best value for money for the average pinoy since MG is a respected Brit brand (albeit, China made) rather than driving a car that shouts out to the world it’s Chinese.


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[jmc21420]

^a brand that challenges that perception is the Chinese owned MG. It is so popular now, it’s like everywhere. Which brings me to ask why? It’s not a Toyota, durability & longevity is suspect, dependability & performance is being tested. So why is it so popular? Style looks so much like the Mazda CX5, but the Geely (another China brand) looks so much better. Must be the price, because it’s so affordable. Add a couple more hundred grand to a TOTL Vios & you got a more spacious, high rider CUV. So, it must be the best value for money for the average pinoy since MG is a respected Brit brand (albeit, China made) rather than driving a car that shouts out to the world it’s Chinese.


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The price is a factor, too, but most companies, not only car companies, that carved a niche for themselves and are considered leaders in their respective industries because they are able to effectively communicate their purpose, cause, and believe to whom they serve. Somebody said that people buy not what you do but why you do it.


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