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KKia has announced that its plans to upgrade its Sorento model for the US market in 2007, just four years after it was introduced.
With an increase in engine size from 192 bhp to 262 bhp, the new Sorento is expected to surge ahead from rival vehicles in the same class, such as the Toyota Highlanders and 4Runners and Ford Explorers.
The boost in power has also benefited the Sorento's off road capability. The new 2007 engine will enjoy 36 per cent more power and 260 foot pounds of torque, with an electronically controlled five-speed Sportmatic transmission, enabling drivers to choose between automatic or manual shift mode.
The 2007 model cokes with either a part-time or automatic full-time four-wheel-drive system, providing drivers with the flexibility or ruggedness to deal with off-road conditions.
Despite its interior refinement, the Sorento is a true off-roader with a ladder frame and traction system designed for a variety of trails.
Part-time four-wheel-drive is engaged with the flick of a switch, while the full-time automatic four-wheel-drive system automatically detects wheel slippage 200 times per second, automatically transferring power between the rear and front wheels without involving the driver.
Meanwhile cosmetically the Sorento boasts redesigned tail lamps, front headlamps with projection lights, a redesigned front grille insert, new front fascia and bumper, more rounded body-side cladding and rear fascia with reflector inserts.
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