Test Drive Kia Sorento since 2009 SUV

Breeding Korean Cowboy

Mark Kia continues to be strengthened in Russia. This is largely due to the assembly of three Korean models in the capital of Udmurtia Izhevsk. Following Spectra and Rio, the Sorento SUPTO SUV, which we decided to experience in the Dmitrov Auto Polygona.
 

In the Kia Sorento car dealerships offer in seven grades. Oddly enough, five of them go with a diesel engine 2.5 liters and with a capacity of 170 hp Interesting and the fact that such SUVs are cheaper than gasoline versions. It usually happens on the contrary. With all the economy of diesel engines, people are still confident in the poor quality of diesel fuel on most gas stations and therefore continues to choose gasoline engines. On Izhevsk Sorento install only one 241-strong engine with a volume of 3.3 liters. We took the car with such a power unit for polygon tests. The appearance of Kia Sorento does not cause special emotions. The body painted designers who were thinking about the eternal classics. The eye is not hooked for any particularly distinguished features. But negative emotions do not arise as an SUV as an SUV.


The salon in the top configuration attracts leather upholstered seats and black inserts under the tree on the front console. The quality of the plastic used is pleasantly pleased with the eye, but it turns out to be touch on the touch. Ergonomics of a driver's seat explicitly borrowed from Americans who are put into the head of the angle to the maximum space. The first striking a large steering wheel, the cross section of which should be recognized as successful. The wide central console contained a radio tape recorder and climate control. Control of these devices provides pleasure thanks to the large buttons and understandable location.
 

Kia Sorento is convenient not only to the driver, but also to all passengers. Rear is comfortable for three tall men. She deserves praise and trunk, where 897 liters of cargo are placed. And this, with laid out rear seats, the noise insulation of Kia was at the height. Motor Start must be tracked literally on devices. The test showed that noise at a speed of 180 km / h is 77 dB. In practice, it allows you to talk with a neighbor in the ingoing voice or listen to soft music. An excellent result of American Sorento SUVs inherited not only a spacious salon, but also a suspension that seemed too soft.


When stopping in front of the obstacle, for example, before the traffic light, a longitudinal squabble is observed. From the side beautifully, but you get tired in traffic jams. To avoid this, acceleration and braking should be carried out very smoothly. With all the valve, characteristic of most SUVs, Kia Sorento showed quite good results on the rearrangements. The VDA Sorento enemy test overcomes at a speed of slightly less than 70 km / h. And the test on ISO he passed 120 km / h. It was possible to achieve such indicators with serious rolls and squabs due to the presence of the ESP stabilization system. It works correctly and at the right time, correcting not quite confident driver actions. The eighteen meters of slalom Kia Sorento overcame at a speed of 58.8 km / h (in an unloaded state). It was for our tester Eduard Shivorshinov not easy. Because of the rapid alternate loads, the steering wheel became very heavy. And with a sharp passage of zero position, it is simply biting. This is sinning many hydraulicers, and to this you need to be ready. It does not contribute to the rapid passage of the snake and a large number of rollets of the steering wheel 3.7 from the stop until it stops.


An excessive turning is noticed when performing maneu-ditch. Similar to that shifted in the direction of the front axle is 56% against 44% (1131/906 kg). A two-ton SUV recruits the first 100 km / h in 9.5 seconds. Not bad result. For emergency stop from this speed, it only needs 40 meters. Commendable. But it is worth overclocking Sorento to 140 km / h and dramatically slow down, as a braking path increases twice, up to 80 meters. This should be remembered and reinsured, leaving the distance with the reserve until the traveling vehicles are in front. So, summarize. By the cons of Sorento, an excessive suspension can be attributed, which, however, should not be considered a disadvantage in urban conditions. Many people even like it. And the obvious advantages are a large set of options, a good interior trim, classic appearance and a trap motor. Prices are quite consistent with the set of positive qualities, which has Kia Sorento. Versions with a motor of 3.3 liters cost from 1 099 990 to 1 149 990 rubles.
 

Classic
To start breaking the point over I. Kia Sorento is a classic frame off-road with a necessary set of options for overcoming off-road. This refers to a lowering row in the gearbox and a large road lumen (203 mm).
  

For SUVs are greatly important. What they are less, the steeper can be overcome bumps. Sorento Swees are short, like a real passing (angle of entry 27.9 degrees, the angle of the congress of 26.4 degrees). However, it causes a perplexity of anything covered plastic front and rear bumpers. You need to be more inactive with them so as not to get into painting, but on repair. If you are planning to go on fishing and just for the city regularly, it is advisable to get a kenguryatnik and thresholds.


Expert

Kirill Kozyrev, 35 years old, test pilot, driver's experience 15 years old, Rides on Mercedes-Benz G300 TD

Kia Sorento, with its dimensions, we will conjure good visibility. On the road, comfortable, but too, the suspension is unnecessarily soft. In management, despite the rolls, keeps the trajectory well. Powerful motor provided Sorento decent dynamics.
 



Body
+ Spacious Salon
+ Good noise insulation
- Classical appearance


Riding Comfort
+ Spacious lounge and trunk
- lightweight steering wheel and a large number of revolutions from the stop until it stops

Force aggregate
+ very crazy engine
- more modern and fast automatic would fit

Chassis Properties
+ Big ground clearance
+ Small skes
+ Good noise insulation
- Soft American suspension


Security
- Each passenger is provided with airbags

Ecology
+ Fuel consumption at an acceptable level
 

Our estimate

Kia Sorento is perfect for those who are suitable for choosing a car, and for whom appearance does not play a major role. The SUV has a good set of consumer qualities. All spoils too soft American suspension.
 

Maxim Egorov
Photo: Sergey Crostes
 
   
 
 

 
 

A source: Magazine 5 Wheel [November 2007]