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 a 6-speed automatic transmission that drives the front wheels. The 2.5 AWD variant gets the same petrol engine and as its designation suggests, all-wheel drive system to power all four wheels.
The range-topping 2.2D AWD gets a 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine with 202 PS/440 Nm, paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch (wet type) automatic transmission that sends power to all corners.
Exterior wise, the 2.5 2WD gets 18-inch wheels while the higher rung variants get 19-inch items and roof rails. Apart from those, all variants look virtually the same on the outside save for the badging at the rear.
Inside, standard features for all variants include:
As for the differences between each variant, the entry 2.5 2WD variant gets:
It also has 7 seats with a 2-3-2 seating configuration.
Moving up to the 2.5 AWD and 2.2D AWD, which are almost identically equipped, both get:
Both the 2.5 AWD and 2.2D AWD have 6 seats with a 2-2-2 seating configuration. The only differences between the two higher-rung variants are the paddle shifters and terrain mode selection in the 2.2D AWD.
In terms of advanced driver-assistance features, all variants get the full suite of ADAS with:
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Five colour choices are available for the 2023 Kia Sorento including Astra Blue, Meteor Grey, Snowflake White Pearl, Sonic Silver and Jet Black.
The 2023 Kia Sorento comes with a 5-year/100,000 km manufacturer warranty, whichever comes first. It also comes with a 5-year Free Scheduled Maintenance, with a coverage period of up to five years and a mileage limit of 100,000km, whichever comes first.
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