Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi (145 kW) 4WD Platinum A / T
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At the moment the Sportage and Venga are popular in Kia, along with the evergreen Kia Cee'd (with Pro Cee´d). However, you need to look wider if you want to see the forest instead of the trees. Well, in fact, you need to look higher, since it was the Sorento that revived interest in Kia - even in the developed countries of Western Europe!
Most of the work has already been done on the previous model, but there is still a lot of room for further development. And here is the continuation of the Korean success story. Just look at it: big, tall (although 15 mm lower than its predecessor), with dynamically shaped xenon headlights and a black (self-supporting) body. It looks a little ominous with tinted rear windows, but it definitely attracts attention. In short, excellent work by German designer Peter Schreier. The only thing some of us blew our nose at was the huge taillights. But if they are not the nicest ones, then with LEDs (unfortunately only the best Platinum hardware) they certainly contribute to more safety.
We were also impressed with the interior as it is well equipped with equipment and leather. Opportunity for Improvement: Let's say the plastic on the center console and the switches on the door are too cheap, but that only bothers the pickpockets. Additional seat heating, a rear-view camera, cruise control, two-channel air conditioning, two dormers (of which only the first is sliding) and so on please everyone, although, frankly, what they will not need.
However, we lacked front parking sensors and some more modern electronic innovations such as active cruise control, blind spot display, unexpected lane departure warning, etc. But again, we are faced with the question of whether we really need these innovation in this way, even if they increase the level of active safety.
The Sorento is not an SUV, although it does have permanent all-wheel drive with an electronically controlled viscous clutch (with locking, where we legalized a 50:50 ratio with a 4WD lock button that automatically disengages at speeds over 40 km / h). h), Hill Start Assist (HAC) and a system for more reliable downhill travel (DBC up to 10 km / h). Four times four will help you climb slippery trails much easier than on a classic front or rear wheel drive car, but there is also a warning that the plastic in front and under the engine is very delicate and therefore vulnerable to exaggeration. Also on snowdrifts, which will soon be relevant in city parking lots.
So don't rely too much on the 25-degree intake and 1-degree exit angle that the Sorento boasts, as you in particular need rougher tires. However, all-wheel drive also has the uncomfortable property that it prefers to transfer most of the torque to the front wheels, which, combined with the heavy nose weight, further contributes to annoying understeer when driving dynamics overhead. The Sorento really doesn't like a fast driver, as the body is not torsionally strong enough (the weakness of body rigidity was most tested when driving to the service garage, when we descend three floors a few meters away, because he moaned) the wind blows at high speeds quite annoying and the automatic six-speed transmission works best on the shallow right leg.
If the chassis wasn't so stiff, you'd say you'd be more than happy with a smooth ride within the speed limits, and it'll shake you up a bit on some hole. The turbodiesel 2-litre engine is a good choice, though it could be a little smoother and – um, economical for this class of car. The similarly equipped Hyundai Santa Fe that we published in our fifth issue of this year proved that 2 liters of average fuel consumption in normal driving is a very realistic figure for this engine. We might not even be in that number if we hadn't been driving the VW Touareg 10 TDI (6 kW) with an average consumption of 3.0 liters lately and the Mitsubishi Outlander 176 DI-D (9 kW) lately. 8 liters.
They may not have gone as well with the Sorento as they did with the Sportage or Vengo, but it certainly didn't disappoint. At least the most equipped version does not.
Alyosha Mrak, photo: Aleш Pavleti.
Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi (145 kW) 4WD Platinum A / T
Basic data
| Sales: | KMAG dd |
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| Base model price: | 35.990 € |
| Test model cost: | 38.410 € |
| Power: | 145kW (197 KM) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 9,1 with |
| Maximum speed: | 190 km / h |
| Mixed flow ECE: | 10,6l / 100km |
| Guarantee: | 7 years general warranty or 150.000 3 km, 7 years varnish warranty, XNUMX years anti-rust warranty. |
| Oil change every | 20.000 km |
| Systematic review | 20.000 km |
Cost (up to 100.000 km or five years)
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - turbodiesel - longitudinally mounted in front - bore and stroke 85,4 × 96 mm - displacement 2.199 cm? – compression 16,0:1 – maximum power 145 kW (197 hp) at 3.800 rpm – average piston speed at maximum power 12,2 m/s – specific power 65,9 kW/l (89,7 hp / l) - Maximum torque 421 Nm at 1.800-2.500 rpm - 2 camshafts in the head (chain) - 4 valves per cylinder - common rail fuel injection - exhaust gas turbocharger - charge air cooler. |
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| Energy transfer: | the engine drives all four wheels - automatic transmission 6-speed - gear ratio I. 4,21; II. 2,64; III. 1,80; IV. 1,39; V. 1,00; VI. 0,77 - differential 3,91 - rims 7J × 18 - tires 235/60 R 18, rolling circumference 2,23 m. |
| Capacity: | 190 km/h top speed - 0-100 km/h acceleration in 10,0 s - fuel consumption (ECE) 9,0/6,2/7,4 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 194 g/km. |
| Transportation and suspension: | off-road sedan - 5 doors, 5 seats - self-supporting body - front single suspension, spring legs, three-spoke wishbones, stabilizer - rear multi-link axle, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabilizer - front disc brakes (forced-cooled), rear discs, ABS mechanical parking brake on the rear wheels (pedal) - rack and pinion steering wheel, power steering, 3 turns between extreme points. |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.896 kg - permissible total weight 2.510 kg - permissible trailer weight with brake: 2.000 kg, without brake: 750 kg - permissible roof load: 100 kg. |
| External dimensions: | vehicle width 1.885 mm, front track 1.618 mm, rear track 1.621 mm, ground clearance 10,9 m. |
| Inner dimensions: | front width 1.580 mm, rear 1.560 mm - front seat length 510 mm, rear seat 490 mm - steering wheel diameter 375 mm - fuel tank 70 l. |
| Box: | Trunk volume measured with AM standard set of 5 Samsonite suitcases (278,5 L total): 5 places: 1 suitcase (36 L), 1 suitcase (85,5 L), 2 suitcases (68,5 L), 1 backpack (20 l). l). |
Our measurements
| T = 6 ° C / p = 999 mbar / rel. vl. = 52% / Tires: Nexen Roadian 571/235 / R 60 H / Meter reading: 18 km | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 9,1s |
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| 402m from the city: | 16,4 years ( 135 km / h) |
| Maximum speed: | 190km / h (WE.) |
| Minimum consumption: | 9,1l / 100km |
| Maximum consumption: | 11,8l / 100km |
| test consumption: | 10,6 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 130 km / h: | 66,1m |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 38,6m |
| AM table: | 40m |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 3rd gear | 54dB |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 4rd gear | 52dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 4rd gear | 62dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 5rd gear | 60dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 6rd gear | 59dB |
| Noise at 130 km / h in 5rd gear | 66dB |
| Noise at 130 km / h in 6rd gear | 65dB |
| Idling noise: | 39dB |
| Test errors: | unmistakable |
Overall rating (311/420)
Nice exterior, interesting interior, large trunk, decent automatic transmission and good engine. There are a lot of good things out there, so you can also turn a blind eye to some of the drawbacks (fuel consumption, chassis too stiff despite the announced seven-year average warranty ...).
Exterior (12/15)
Majority opinion: beautiful. Some stagger in the rear.
Interior (95/140)
We praised the spacious boot, deducted a few points for less comfort, lack of hardware (front parking sensors) and some ergonomic flaws (harder to get to the on-board computer).
Engine, transmission (46
/ 40)A sprightly engine and streamlined automatic transmission, a too rigid chassis and an under-spoken steering gear.
Driving performance (52
/ 95)The words of someone not used to such big cars: "I didn't know that driving such a big SUV is so easy - even in the city."
Performance (26/35)
You no longer need it, although adrenaline also flows in your blood.
Security (45/45)
Good passive safety, and the active one lacks the latest electronic devices, such as active cruise control, blind spot monitoring, active headlights ...
Economy
A seven-year general warranty is good, but less mileage, just a seven-year anti-rust warranty, and no mobile warranty.
We praise and reproach
Appearance
interior lighting, modern graphics
workmanship
permanent four-wheel drive
rear view camera in salon rear view mirror
roomy suitcase with useful drawers
smooth running transmission
too stiff chassis on a bumpy road
a gust of wind with greater speed
sensitive plastic in front of and under the engine
fuel consumption
twisting the body
plastic on the center console
