Kia formally introduced its two new items, which debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Popular in Europe and cee'd model Sorento upgraded not only externally but also internally.



It should be noted that the appearance of both models has changed quite markedly. Thus, for example, cee'd has become much more "European" - in the guise of a model, you'll notice a few features, borrowed from classmates of European brands. However, it is not surprising - the updated design model was Peter Shreyer, the current head of design units Kia, but in the past - a leading designer of Audi and Volkswagen.



The new cee'd to 25 mm longer than its predecessor. However, such a slight increase in size will not bring visible changes. Improved levels of comfort of the cabin were separated. As a result, cee'd has received a new steering wheel and the lever CAT, red backlit instruments, a new center console and a new stereo system. Here we should mention two climate-control. Of the new technologies resulting Kia cee'd 2010 model year, it is possible to include an entirely new suspension, as well as the ISG (Idle Stop & Go), switched off the engine during stops and starts it again when you press the gas pedal. Under the hood of a new engine - 1.6-liter diesel cost. Motor agregatiruetsya with a 6-step "mechanics."



Cross Sorento also be ignored. The first thing you will notice when they look at the updated model, a new front grille and headlights, visually linked into a single unit. New Sorento 9.5 longer than the predecessor to see According to the manufacturer, semimestny can enjoy the exclusive comfort, which increases the space inside the cabin, and electronic systems such as engine start button, access to a car without a key, and rear-view camera, giving the image on the vnutrisalonnoe mirror. Panoramic hatch, which occupies a large portion of the roof also adds "air" inside the cabin.

According to Paul Vaynamo, director of marketing Kia, the company's engineers managed to reduce the weight of the machine at 215 kg, thereby improving efficiency of automobiles, and also improve handling, while maintaining the quality of off-road. It was expected that the most popular engine option in Europe will be a new 2.2-liter diesel unit, developing 197 hp power and torque of 421 Nm. Alternatively, the company will offer petrol engine volume 2.4 liters and output of 174 hp Both power units will be paired with a 6-step "mechanics" or "automatic".

Sorento 2010 model debuted at the motor show in Seoul. Frankfurt will host the European premiere of the car. Russian sales of the new SUV to begin in September this year.