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Spy Shots: 2010 Kia Sorento

Posted Wed Aug 6 2008 12:29 AM by Ralph Hanson

Soaring fuel prices and shifting demand towards smaller cars hasn’t deterred Kia from developing a range of new SUV models. Only last month the carmaker introduced its all-new Borrego seven-seat SUV, and now we have spy images of the next-generation Sorento model due to hit the streets late next year.

Prototypes spotted previously in Germany and now in California’s Death Valley suggest the new Sorento will be sold on both sides of the Atlantic. As the latest spy images reveal, the 2010 Sorento retains the boxy look of the current model but gains a more aggressive front. The new grille will also feature the carmaker’s latest H-pattern design, which debuted recently on the all-new Forte sedan.

The most likely engine options will be the new 2.4L Theta four-cylinder, 2.7L Mu V6 and the 3.3L and 3.8L Lambda V6 units. A 2.5L common-rail turbodiesel will also be available for European markets.

Other new Kia models in the pipeline include the new Soul hatch and Forte sedan, Azera-based VG sedan, a new coupe based on the Forte, next-generation Sportage compact SUV and a new Picanto minicar.

2010 Kia Sorento spy shots Aug

2010 Kia Sorento spy shots April

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• Kia
• Kia Sorento
• Spy shots
• SUVs

Reader Comments

• Wed Apr 30 2008 12:49 PM

  autoque says

  This could actually turn out to be a pretty good vehicle. Too bad it's late to the game. But better late than never, 'cause the demand for SUVs will still be there, albeit with less enthusiasm.

• Wed Apr 30 2008 8:21 PM

  Greg says

  That is the new Kia Sorento. It has that massive Kue grille.

• Thu May 1 2008 2:54 AM

  himi says

  This is actually confirmed to be the 2010 Kia Sorento!

• Fri May 2 2008 4:33 AM

  K-sport says

  It confirmed that this is the next sorento. Hyundai has got the veracruz and they dont have any reason to get another large SUV on the market. this one has got Kia's new angular lights and Kue's grille. It has to be sorento.

• Wed Aug 6 2008 5:15 AM

  NoNameDenton says

  Why can't we in the States get the diesel engine

• Thu Aug 7 2008 1:16 AM

  InkMaster says

  Haha, awesome driver, so much more fun when they don't try to hide from the camera :D

• Sat Aug 9 2008 9:11 AM

  chris says

  ink i was thinking exactly the same thing.... kia's spy photos always feature the driver waving at the photographer.. or in this case.. the victory sign..
  
  ....in contrast to the MB guy who was flipping the bird... classic spy photo