I know, I know, the intro to this article is a bit loud, but we can’t help it when the Fusion Orange on this Sportage is making the most noise. I love it actually.

So, here’s what’s actually going on. The good folk at Kia South Africa were kind enough, and they decided to loan us this machine to spend the holidays with. The only catch? Have as much fun as possible with the vehicle and show it off to the rest of Mzansi. And that’s exactly what we have planned. Over the next 3 – or 4 weeks, we’ll be exploring the greater parts of Mzansi with this cute orange baddie. The term baddie is used loosely here. And no, the car is not bad.

According to Urban Dictionary, a baddie is someone who is always slaying the game and always on fleek. Basically, a person that is extremely put together and looks phenomenal even on her off days.

Our test vehicle is the 2023 Sportage GT-Line, coming in at R664 995. The GT-Line trim adds a number of features to the EX package, most notably 18″ alloy wheels, remote folding rear seats, blind-spot assist, panoramic sunroof, a 12.3″ touchscreen with Apple Carplay and Android Auto, power driver’s seat, and a wireless phone charging pad.

Just when you thought we’re done, its worth adding that the interior of the Sportage GT-Line is a lovely place to spend some time. Leg, head, and shoulder room front and rear are amazing. Not forgetting, Cargo capacity, even with the rear seats occupied, is similarly excellent.

The seats are finished off in a deep black animal-free leather. A material, which I could best explain as vinyl. It’s not too obvious. Nor does it scream premium at you. It feels darn good to the touch though.

My time behind the wheel of the new Kia Sportage till date has been, well, less than astonishing. But its only been a week. The ride itself is comfortable, quiet and powerful enough for almost any driving condition you throw at it.

Again, I know this article might be a bit vague when you read it, but it was just an introduction to our lovely December ride. I’ll be sharing more with you as the days and weeks go by about my experience with the Sportage. From sunny Cape Town, have a lekker one!

The Sonet LX models, like its EX sibling, are offered with Kia’s punchy and frugal 1.5 MPI naturally aspirated petrol engine delivering 85 kW and 144 Nm of torque. Customers have a choice between a 6-speed manual gearbox or a CVT.

Features worth mentioning on the entry-level LX derivatives include; 8,0-inch HD touchscreen infotainment with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Remote central locking, Air-conditioning, Bluetooth, Front and rear electric windows, Electric mirrors, 6 speakers, 15-inch steel wheels, Height-adjustable driver’s seat, Automatic headlamp activation, Rear-view camera and Combination artificial leather and cloth seat trim.

There’s also a plethora of active safety tech to boot.

The Kia Sonet LX Manual is priced at R269 995 and R290 995 for the LX CVT.

Kia has yet to reveal all the specifics, but it did mention some of the must-see features in its newest Sportage crossover. Branding it as ‘the ultimate urban SUV,’ the latest Sportage has grown marginally over the previous generation. It now measures 4,660 mm long, 1,865 mm wide, and 1,660 mm in height, slightly longer than the Tucson and more prominent than the Honda CR-V.

Additionally, it has a 2,755 mm wheelbase, offering more legroom and rear passenger room than the more popular Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. Kia claims 1,050 mm of legroom and 1,000 mm of headroom in the second row, while the added length enables Sportage to swallow 637 litres of storage space behind the back seats.

The latest Sportage features an electronic 4WD system and electronic suspension to offer outstanding stability and driving comfort whether on or off-road. Also new is an All-Terrain driving mode in conjunction with the Sportage’s Comfort, Eco, Sport, and default Drive modes. As expected, the all-terrain driving mode provides optimal vehicle settings to cope with rugged terrains like mud, snow, sand, and ice.

On the safety front, the 2023 Kia Sportage boasts class-leading active safety features and advanced driving aids. It comes with navigation-based smart cruise control, forward collision-avoidance assist, blind-spot collision assist, blind-spot monitoring, and remote parking assist, to name a few.

The 2023 Kia Sportage will make its global debut later this year, and we suspect the first Mzansi units will start arriving by early or mid-2022. Kia will announce the pricing, exact launch date, trim levels, and other specs at a later date.

The Pegas is not entirely a new kid on the block. It debuted a few years ago as a concept model, and is based on the Kia Rio. This past week we were fortunate enough to experience the Kia Pegas for a first drive during an intimate session with the brands’s representatives in the North of Johannesburg. Following this first drive, we’ve listed 5 things you need to know about the car.

A Familiar Face

Is there a fascia out there that’s changed it’s face more dramatically over the course of the past five years than that from Kia? The Pegas borrows a lot from its bigger brother the Rio sedan. Up front the car is all creases and grille, with bold lines carving prominent 3D-esque triangles out of the upper air dam. The rear of the car is less busier, although not to its detriment, and Kia has moved up the Pegas’ badging to the top left corner so that everyone around you knows what you’re driving.

I found this look to be handsome, but not remarkable. We’ve seen this on the Rio sedan already.

Strong Engine Choice

Like a number of its compact-size sedan competitors – though not all – the 2021 Kia Pegas is offered exclusively with Kia’s multi-point injection engine. The offering 1.4-litre mill is good for 69kW of power and 132Nm of torque on tap.

The model we drove was the 5 speed manual, but there’s a 4 speed automatic too. You’re not going to notice the power gap between the two engine cars in daily driving, and even when pushing hard it’s largely a wash given that these aren’t performance-oriented cars.

Spacious and Comfortable

Hiding underneath the Pegas’ familiar skin is a cabin roomy enough to add a small amount of extra comfort to the daily commute. The end result is a car that’s pleasing to drive without adding an unnecessary harshness or stiff-legged antics on rough pavement, of which there was plenty during my test drive route. It takes a lot to make it uphill, but eventually you’ll get there.

Furthermore, features aren’t as dramatic as what’s been accomplished on the exterior, but that’s ok because there wasn’t much need to mess with what was already a good thing on the Rio sedan. Highlights include the new 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system incorporating a reverse camera with dynamic guidelines, a standard fitment throughout the range (alongside rear park-distance control sensors). The system also boasts Bluetooth connectivity, a USB port and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Depending on the model grade, the Pegas’ interior is trimmed in either smart cloth or high-quality artificial leather.

Respectable safety and tech features present

The 2021 Kia Pegas offers standard ABS with EBD across all trim levels for the very first time. On top of that there’s disc brakes all around, as well as dual front airbags with ISOFIX child-seat anchoring points. While this equipment is increasingly available on a wide range of affordable automobiles, it’s still worth pointing out that there was once a time when this kind of advanced equipment was limited to high-rand luxury cars.

Not a huge leap forward

Aside from the 5 speed manual which makes the most sense and its nouveau visage, the 2021 Kia Pegas doesn’t represent a significant leap forward for Kia’s sedan line-up. That’s by design, really. Nonetheless, it’s a success: potential customers who might have stayed away from yesteryear’s Rio sedan model because of its heavy price tag may well be enticed by the Pegas.

Competitors for the Kia Pegas include the Honda Amaze, Suzuki Dzire, Ford Figo sedan and Polo Vivo sedan.

The Kia Sonet shares the same styling as other vehicles the brand offers, especially the Sportage in front, but the rest of the body is reminiscent of the Seltos that has graced our homepage a few times.

It comes with one powertrain which, to our delight, suits the car perfectly. What you get is a 1.5-litre engine that boasts outputs of 85 kW at 6,300 r/min and 144 Nm of torque at 4,500 r/min. You then have the choice between a 6-speed manual gearbox or a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Two trim levels (LX and EX) are available as well.

And I must confess, I mistook the 1.5-litre engine for something bigger at first. My favourite is the automatic gearbox as its impressively absent of that rubber-banding feel that some continuously variable transmissions suffer from.

In fact it all sufficiently perky for urban duties. Though it’s not the most refined engine – there’s a fair amount of noise audible inside. It drives nicely enough, and the CVT is loads better than the example in Toyota’s Corolla I drove recently.

The Sonet offers several features that Kia claim are a segment first, including:

• Remote central locking
• Air-conditioning
• Bluetooth
• Front and rear electric windows
• Electric mirrors
• 6 speakers
• 15-inch steel wheels
• Height-adjustable driver’s seat
• Automatic headlamp activation
• Rear-view camera
• Combination artificial leather and cloth seat trim

The mid-spec EX models adds on:

• Rear park distance control
• Leather steering wheel and gear knob
• Silver skid plate
• 16-inch alloy wheels
• Roof rails
• Side repeater lamps
• Front fog lights

The Kia Sonet is priced from R264 995 for the LX Manual and R285 995 for the EX CVT.

As mentioned the Kia Rio has undergone a facelift to help bring its groove back but we can’t help but wonder whether that’s enough to entice South Africans to swing this way since this segment has some tough contenders. For context, the Kia Rio has been taking on the likes of VW’s Polo and Hyundai’s i20.

Let’s talk about the noticeable changes to the Rio; The front fascia has a flatter sportier “tiger nose” and the bumper has been reworked to assist with more air intake to the radiator while the fog lamps have been relocated. The LS models now have 15-inch alloy wheels while the EX gets the 17-inch wheels.

Kia then supplemented the Rio with the inclusion of the 1.4LS option of which I was excited about since they only offered the 1.2L option previously. When it comes to frugality, unfortunately, the 1.4L engine that pushes out 73kW that’s coupled with a six-speed transmission leaves you with a lack of passion for the Rio.

I found this spec to be underwhelming when it came to power delivery. However, I found that the overall drive of and comfort levels of the car met my expectations of a typical day to day drive. Also, if you are a manual kind of driver you will be pleased to know that the Kia Rio is also available in a manual transmission which also leads me to believe the drive may be more desirable in this configuration.

The interior showcase minimal changes that work very well for the Rio. The 8-inch touch screen infotainment is Apple CarPlay and Android Auto ready. The Rio only offers two USB slots, with one that service the front and another that services the rear passengers. The sound system isn’t the greatest when you bump up your favourite Yanos tunes. However, I love that the Rio has enough space to fit 4 adults comfortably. The rear folding seats are an absolute bonus as they open up the vehicle to fit more cargo because of the 60:40 split of the seats. Another upside is the fact that they fold flat meaning they give more flexibility when loading large items. Overall, the interior has a very simplistic appeal with minimal dials in the steering wheel to control that audio system.

Overall, I think the Kia Rio is a stunning car when it comes to appearance and durability. With a price tag that starts from R280 995 and an unlimited kilometre or 5-year warranty I believe you do get for what you pay for.

Alongside this, Kia will also dropping ‘Motors’ from its corporate name as the brand transitions from a manufacturing-driven business model to creating new and exciting mobility products and services to its future customers. “Removing the ‘Motors’ from Kia’s corporate name shows our commitment to our long-term plan and business strategy,” said Ho Sung Song, Kia’s President, and CEO.

Unsurprisingly, Kia has a new slogan accompanying its new logo. For many years, Kia vehicles have proven their ‘Power to Surprise’ slogan by offering value-driven products across its line-up.

Now, Kia’s new ‘Movement that Inspires’ motto is clearly aiming for the future. “We want to go from being a company that people work for to a company that people feel inspired to work for,” said Artur Martins, Head of Global Brand & Customer Experience at Kia. Martins continued to add that consumers don’t relate themselves with brands only because of the products, but are based on the experience they have when they buy the car and when they own the car.

The desire to move and attract new ideas is reflected in Kia’s new logo, which drew its fair share of criticisms and praise upon launch. We like the new logo here at TWLFD, and it bodes well with Kia’s new brand identity headlined its latest offerings, including the award-winning Telluride SUV and K5 sedan. I’m also keen on driving the new Carnival (previously known as the Sedona), which might even be the first in South Africa to brandish Kia’s fresh and modern logo.

However, the first global model to bear Kia’s brand spanking new logo will be an all-electric crossover riding on a shared E-GMP platform with Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 crossover EV. Kia is planning to launch seven new all-electric vehicles by 2027 in an attempt to grab a 6.6-percent share of the global BEV market by 2025.

According to Kia, it’s next-gen electric vehicle will debut in the first quarter of 2021, promising over 500 kilometres of range and high-speed charging in under 20 minutes. Additionally, Kia is diversifying its core business to create eco-friendly mobility solutions in strategic regions worldwide.

The brand is currently developing a new lineup of Purpose-Built Vehicles (PBVs) for corporate clients. This segment is expected to grow five-fold by 2030, fuelled by rapid demand in the e-commerce and car-sharing industries.

At the moment, Hyundai owns a one-third stake in Kia and remains the brand’s largest stakeholder, although Kia retains ownership in more than 20 Hyundai subsidiaries.

After wowing the automotive landscape with its newest offerings, I’m expecting bigger and brighter things for the new Kia brand, particularly the 2022 Carnival arriving this year.

This all-new KIA Sorento is scheduled to debut in South Africa in the first half of 2021.

The Sorento achieved 82% for adult occupant protection, 85% for child occupant protection, 63% for pedestrian protection, and 87% in the ‘Safety Assist’ category.

Euro NCAP praised the Sorento for passenger compartments that remained stable in the event of a collision, as well as its ability to offer good protection for all critical body areas in the side barrier test. The Sorento also scored highly for child occupant protection. Seat and head restraint tests demonstrated good passenger protection against whiplash injury in the event of a rear-end collision. The Sorento’s standard-fit Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system also helped the car avoid impacts during testing for the ‘Safety Assist’ category.

The car’s safety rating was reinforced by the Advanced High Strength Steel bodyshells that underpin each Sorento SUV, with torsional rigidity that is 12.5% higher than the perceived ‘safety leader’ in the Sorento’s segment.

Every car is fitted with seven standard-fit airbags, including a new front centre airbag, a new innovation that provides additional head protection for front-seat occupants. All Sorento models are equipped as standard with KIA’s Vehicle Stability Management and Electronic Stability Control systems to help drivers maintain control under braking and cornering

The carmakers are offering services such as support specifically for the nation’s healthcare workers who are risking their own lives in order to save others to grocery relief for the needy. Below, we’ve listed a few automakers worthy of a praise for doing their bit during these difficult times. In no particular order, of course.

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz South Africa announced that it will assist in the fight against the COVID-19 epidemic in the Eastern Cape, by manufacturing the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the form of 3D printed recyclable plastic face shields for use in mass screening, clinics and hospitals. In addition, and pending quality assurance regulatory approval, MBSA will also manufacture and supply Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) breathing aid devices from its East London Manufacturing Plant for the Eastern Cape Provincial Department of Health.

BMW

MW Group South Africa’s contribution to the fight against the spread of Covid-19 stepped up a gear this week as the company loaned 17 BMWs to the South African Red Cross Society. This is after the brand had handed over 40 000 high-quality protective respiratory (FFP2) face masks to the Gauteng Department of Health in order to help protect health services workers.

The Red Cross had asked BMW for assistance to help it reach marginalised and poor communities that have been badly impacted by the lockdown regulations required to mitigate against the uncontrolled spread of the virus.

The cars, the majority of which are Rosslyn-built BMW X3s, will be used by the Red Cross to reach these communities. In addition to the provision of screening and contact tracing, the cars will assist with the distribution of hot meals and food parcels, the dissemination of information in six languages, the elimination of coronavrius myths, and the provision of psycho-social support to volunteers and emergency personnel engaged in anti-Covid-19 operations.

KIA Motors

KIA Motors has, in the other hand, decided to donate to more than one cause. This week, the Korean manufacturer donated a KIA K2700 light commercial vehicle to the Madrassah Ashraful Uloom in Marlboro, Johannesburg, to assist the organisation in delivering food and other essentials to the vulnerable community of Alexandra and surrounds during the Covid-19 Lockdown.

This follows KIA’s donatation of three KIA K2700 light commercial vehicles and three KIA Picanto STARTs to SANZAF to also assist in delivering food and other welfare support services to vulnerable communities.

Ford Motors

Ford Motors has been leading news headlines with their acts (yes, more than once) of goodwill even before the coronavirus lockdown period started. The latest act came in just last week when Ford announced it is supporting the Port Elizabeth branch of the SA Red Cross Society with two loan Ford Ranger Double Cabs to use from the start of the lockdown through to the end of May.

Before that, Ford dealers  stepped up to support Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa’s initiative to produce COVID-19 face shields by contributing R1-million to the project from the Ford National Dealer Council. Additionally, Ford suppliers and business partners have donated over R900 000 to the project, which includes R600 000 from Absa, with which Ford has a joint venture in Ford Credit.

April set the concrete for Ford’s efforts as they announced that they has commenced production of 57 000 protective face shields that will be donated to front-line medical and essential services personnel who are most at risk of contracting the COVID-19 virus that has spread worldwide. Ford has also approached its suppliers and business partners to ramp up production to a minimum of 500 000 units to meet the growing demand for these shields.

This was shortly followed by Ford Motor’s partnership with several local NGOs to provide vehicles for their use to assist their community support and relief efforts. This includes Gift of the Givers and Laudium Disaster Management.

During the latter part of April Ford Credit confirmed that it was allowing personal and business  customers that are impacted by reduced income or cashflow have the option of requesting a much needed payment deferral. All of this followed a two-month extension to the service plan for all vehicles where the contract expires between 1 March and 31 May 2020.

On 12 June 2020 Ford announced that its Ford Motor Company Fund has awarded a grant of R355 000 to Unjani Clinics to mobilise hygiene efforts and equip communities with basic personal protective items as a proactive measure to help contain the spread of COVID-19.

Unjani Clinics, which is a non-profit company and registered public benefit organisation, developed the project to focus on two main taxi ranks in Mamelodi in Pretoria and Struandale in Port Elizabeth respectively, where 6 500 protection and hygiene packs will be distributed to commuters over 30 days to limit the spread of COVID-19 as people begin returning to work.

Ford’s efforts haven’t stopped yet. Ford has assembled and supplied 50 000 face shields for the United States Department of Defense to shore up its response to the COVID-19 pandemic in our region.

This large order was facilitated by the US Embassy in Pretoria, and funded by the US AFRICOM Humanitarian Assistance programme. The face shields will be provided to the South African Military Health Service members who are on the frontlines battling the coronavirus across the country. They will also be supplied to Botswana, Namibia and the Kingdoms of Eswatini and Lesotho.

Mazda

Mazda dealers across South Africa are offering a free vehicle service to registered healthcare workers under level 4 and level 5 lockdown. This program is available to all Mazda vehicles, irrespective of their age.

As further assistance to all Mazda owners with vehicles that have valid warranty and service plans, these plans will be extended. The extension period depends on the duration of the lockdown and Mazda owners can obtain individual details from their dealer partners.

Toyota South Africa

Meanwhile, back in Sandton, Toyota South Africa Motors committed to spending more than R10 million to assist the local taxi industry in the fight against the spread of COVID-19. The assistance comes in the form of more than 65 000 litres of sanitisers, 2 000 face masks, as well as COVID-19-related marketing initiatives.

With regards to sanitisers, a total of 2 000 x 25 litres, 3 000 x 5 litres, 20 000 x 100ml, as well as 2 000 hand-wash dispensers have been distributed to regional taxi structures across the country’s nine provinces.

Volkswagen

Similar to Ford Motor’s long aid sheet, Volkswagen has spared no effort when it comes to the fight against VOVID19. Things started back on April 20th when VW announced that in response to the global Covid-19 crisis, they’re focusing time and attention on the manufacture of masks and medical equipment in addition to using 3D printing technology to produce parts for a mechanical ventilator which will be produced at the Uitenhage plant.

On 1 May 2020 Volkswagen donated 150 beds to the isolation facility at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. This is following Nelson Mandela Bay municipality’s announced that the stadium would be used to isolate low-acuity patients who have been infected with Covid-19, to prevent them from spreading the virus further.

Some sort of assistance was introduced for VW owners, too. In the event that your new vehicle warranty or the EasyDrive Plan expires or has expired during the period from 27 March 2020 to
30 June 2020, Volkswagen announced that they will extend the warranty or maintenance/service plan periods with an additional three months. These periods will end three months after the expiry of the new vehicle warranty or the Volkswagen EasyDrive Plan. Unfortunately, mileage restrictions will not be extended.

To better things, Volkswagen will be converting its plant in Neave (Korsten, Port Elizabeth), which is currently not in use, into an overflow medical facility. Once fully operational, the facility could accommodate up to 4 000 beds for patients diagnosed with the Covid-19 virus. This would also include high-acuity patients who require oxygenation.

Funding for this project comes from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) will provide funding of 5.2 million Euros (R107 million) while VWSA will contribute R28 million to the project.

Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi partnered with SANZAAR Rugby Referees Jaco Peyper, Rasta Rashivenga and Junior Springbok assistant coach Bafana Nhleko on community feeding projects over the last week. Their aim was to reach community members in need with a small food parcel during this time. Such a noble deed.

Hyundai

Hyundai has donated vehicles to Gift of the Givers and FoodForward SA – both non-governmental organisations who have made it their mission to distribute food to such communities.

Eight vehicles – five H100 trucks, one H-1 Bus and two Grand i10 Cargo panel vans – are being donated to Gift of the Givers and FoodForward South Africa. The organisations will use the vehicles in their drive to get food to communities where families have no income and a severe food shortage due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Two of the H100 trucks and the H-1 Bus will go to Gift of the Givers, while FoodForward SA is to receive three H100 trucks and two Grand i10 Cargo panel vans. The H100 trucks will be fitted with closed canopies donated by Beekman.

This feature is updated as announcements are made

The previous third-generation Sorento was not a bad-looking car, but the new fourth-gen model is beaming with pride. It has a new angular front bumper and horizontal grille similar to the Seltos. The sharper lines and elongated proportions of the vehicle connotes dynamism and confidence. The Sorento is riding on Kia’s new-generation midsize SUV platform, and it’s also the first vehicle to utilise this new chassis design.

The new Kia Sorento has a visibly larger yet tauter body style than the outgoing model. This means a larger cabin and more boot space in the back. According to Kia’s press release sent out earlier today, the new Sorento is among the most versatile and spacious three-row SUVs to hit the road. It may not be obvious at first glance, but the new Sorento is 10 mm longer, 10 mm taller, and exactly 10 mm wider than the old model. It also has shorter front and rear overhangs for a sportier appearance.

But the biggest news is the wheelbase, which is now 35 mm longer. This enabled Kia to draw the A-pillar 30 mm further back from the front axle to give the new Sorento a longer bonnet. Also, Kia retained the familiar D-pillar design and wheel arch cladding as part of Sorento’s DNA.

At the back, the new Sorento is clearly inspired by the rugged-premium design of the Telluride. You’ll find a pair of snazzy vertical tail lamps that elegantly wrap around the bodywork along with dual tailpipes and bold SORENTO lettering across the tailgate. The car also has front and rear skid plates and an integrated spoiler to complete the sporting vibe.

The fourth-gen Sorento is also the first in its lineage to receive an electrified hybrid powertrain. It combines a 1.6-liter turbocharged petrol mill with a 44.2 kW electric motor. Drawing power from a 1.49 kWh battery pack, the combined out is a thrilling 230 ps and 350 Nm torque, all of which are routed to all four wheels via a six-speed automatic gearbox.

The Sorentos will also have the option of a 2.2-liter diesel engine with 202 ps and 440 Nm torque. Mated to a new eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, the diesel is perfect if you’re highly concerned about fuel economy. Then there’s also the new 1.6-litre T-GDi engine features KIA’s new Continuously Variable Valve Duration (CVVD) technology, regulating valve opening time according to driving conditions, instead of operating on a fixed opening time.

Inside, the new Kia Sorento features an upscale and tech-filled cabin. The driver gets to stare at a 12.3-inch digital instrument display while there’s a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto connectivity. It also has vertical air vents with chrome trim that extends to the centre console below. The cabin is splattered with a varied mix of leather, metal, and satin-embossed surfaces. In short, it’s a nice place to be whether sitting idly in traffic or cruising effortlessly on the highway.

And since the Sorento is still a family-oriented SUV, it remains a practical hauler even in its optional seven-seat configuration. The third row can now adjust 45 mm further to deliver better legroom, making it better suited for adults rather than small children. And with the third-row seats in the upright position, there’s now 32-percent more boot space than before. Choose the five-seat model and you have 910 litres of boot space to play with.

On the safety front, the 2021 Sorento is equipped with blind-spot assist with collision avoidance, forward collision avoidance assist, and a surround-view monitor depending on the trim model. Other safety features include lane following assist, driver attention warning, smart cruise control, and highway driving assist.

The 2021 Kia Sorento arrives in Europe in the third quarter of 2020. Meanwhile, the South African and other markets can expect first deliveries to begin by the end of the year.

Sound too good to be true? We’ll have to wait until 2016 to see if Seoul can make good on those promises, but in the meantime feel free to peruse the galleries, videos, and PR after the break.