Kia has announced the 2023 Kia Sorento facelift for its Korea domestic market. However, prices and mechanical details are still kept under wraps as the model will only be launched in August. What we do know is that its front-end now looks dramatically different from before. Instead of a very horizontal design motive emphasizing the 3-row seat SUV’s wide stance, the new Sorento facelift has T-bar, almost Cadillac-like design motive. Kia’s signature ‘tiger nose’ grille has also been reinterpreted.

The locally assembled (CKD) QM4 generation 2023 Kia Sorento has been launched in Malaysia with a starting price of RM 211k. Two powertrain options are available, a 2.5-litre naturally aspirated 4-cylinder paired a 6-speed automatic and a 2.2-litre turbo diesel paired to a 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Globally, there are two more electrified powertrains, both 1.6-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol – a regular full-hybrid and a plug-in hybrid, both paired to a 6-speed automatic tr

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

Big news yesterday as Kia's Malaysian operations have officially come under new ownership. In case you've missed it, the new distributor is Dinamikjaya Motors Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of Bermaz Auto. Following that, the new distributor is calling for current Kia owners to hop on to their site and participate in the company's customer information update exercise. This information, the company says in their Facebook post, will be used to allow their system to check for warranty status and recall no

In between everything that's going on with Kia Malaysia's ownership situation, it seems that at least one unit of the all-new 2021 Kia Sorento has landed in Malaysia. However, it might be a bit too early to expect its launch here anytime soon. You see, this MQ4-generation Sorento that was spotted in Shah Alam is actually a left-hand drive (LHD) unit. That in itself is a clue - Kia Motors Corporation has a regional training centre (for Asia Pacific) here in Malaysia, and this is very likely a tra

The Geneva Motor Show is one of Europe’s biggest and most prestigious motor shows. As such, car manufacturers are expected to unveil their newest creation here for the first time. Unfortunately, due to the coronavirus outbreak, the show had to be cancelled after the Swiss government put an immediate ban amid concerns of spiking COVID-19 cases in Europe. Despite the circumstances, car manufacturers are pressing ahead with their planned unveilings online or at a secure location. Rather than going