Following our review of the range-topping 2023 Kia Sorento recently, we were left wanting, perhaps of a bit more panache should we say, possibly because it offers the same powertrain found in the oh-so-good Kia Grand Carnival, thus expectations were justifiably high. For the most part, the Sorento 2.2D offers a nicely designed and well-balanced overall package, and comes packed with goodies and features (though at a cost), but lacked the driving composure that the Carnival so beautifully deliver

If anyone were to ask yours truly on the favourite car of 2022, it would be the Kia Carnival. Expectations had to do with a part of it, but mostly it was because the Carnival is such a compelling product. Naturally, when the 2023 Kia Sorento was launched, I had expected great things from it based on prior experience with the Carnival. After all, they share many similarities on paper from the engine to the platform. Overview: 2023 Kia Sorento 2.2D AWD Price RM 255,228 Segment D-segment Engine 2.2

Dinamikjaya Motor, a subsidiary of Bermaz Auto and the official distributor of Kia vehicles in Malaysia, has launched the all-new 2023 Kia Sorento. The 6/7-seater SUV comes locally assembled (CKD) at the Inokom plant in Kulim. Three variants are available – 2.5 2WD 7-seater, 2.5 AWD 6-seater, and 2.2D AWD 6-seater, priced at RM 211,498, RM 235,498, and RM 255,228 respectively. The entry 2.5 2WD variant is powered by a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre petrol engine that makes 180 PS/232 Nm, mated to

Provisional data from the Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association (KAMA) say that South Korea’s domestic car manufacturers sold a total of 1,395,297 vehicles in 2022. The figure excludes sales of imported foreign brand cars, which is compiled separately by the Korea Automotive Importers and Distributors Association (KAIDA). Automotive imports for Korea in 2022 is estimated to be at around 300,000 units, led by Mercedes-Benz. Of the 1,395,297 domestic vehicles sold by Hyundai, Kia, GM Korea (f

“As reliable as a Korean car” doesn’t quite have a ring to it but the truth isn’t always the sweetest sounding. The recent 2022 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) ratings in the U.S. just came in and owners of vehicles under the Hyundai Motor Group umbrella reported the fewest problems. Korean brands ranked the highest in both the mass-market and premium categories, putting everyone else to shame. Also Read: Spied: The all-new 2021 Kia Sorento is in Malaysia, but don't get too excited

Following our earlier report that there are no more 2020 manufacturing year Kia Sorento and Kia Sportage models, Naza Kia Malaysia have reached out to us with a clarification on the matter. The company says the halt in sales is only temporary. The current situation - no 2020 models of Kia Sorento and Sportage - is due to a supply disruption affecting these two models but the company is unable to divulge further regarding the specifics behind the supply disruption. A company spokesperson says Naz