起亚继两个月前在韩国发布2018款索兰托之后，在接下来的法兰克福车展上还将推出其欧规车型。新车最大升级在于摒弃了原来的六速自动变速器，接替它的是八速自动变速器，而与2.2升涡轮柴油引擎搭配的扭矩转换器可提升其耐用性并降低二氧化碳排放量，从原来的每公里172可降至目前的159克。在外观上，新款索兰托采用了重新设计前大灯，前后保险杠和深色金属漆涂装的虎鼻格栅，车身涂装增加了重力蓝和咖啡色。新车还增加了GTLine版本，该车采用了红色刹车卡钳，四点LED雾灯和镀铬装饰双排气尾管，提升了运动气息。车厢内配备了新的方向盘，仪表群和空调系统。全新的信息娱乐系统搭配8英寸触控屏和TomTom导航系统，可兼容安卓Auto和苹果CarPlay。美版索兰托改款车将作为2019款车型于明年上市，该车可搭载2.0升四缸涡轮引擎，2.4升四缸自然进气和顶级款搭载的3.3升V6引擎。
2018 Kia Sorento Adds 8-Speed Automatic Transmission and GT Line Trim Level
After being revealed in South Korea almost two months ago, the 2018 Kia Sorento is en route to show off its European specification at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Arguably the biggest improvement is the eight-speed automatic transmission. A replacement for the tried-and-tested six-speed box, the torque-converter slushbox can be matched to the 2.2-liter turbo diesel and promises superior drivability and lower CO2 emissions. How much lower? 159 grams of carbon dioxide versus 172 grams when equipped with yesteryear’s six-speeder.
The Sorento prides itself on redesigned headlights and taillights, different bumpers, and a dark metallic finish for the Tiger Nose grille. In terms of exterior colors, the palette of the 2018 Kia Sorento welcomes tow hues: Gravity Blue and Rich Espresso.
Along with new alloy wheel designs, the South Korean automaker is proud to announce the introduction of the GT Line. Essentially a trim level that boils down to sporty styling cues, the Sorento GT Line is set apart by red brake calipers, four-point LED fog lights, and a chrome-tipped dual exhaust system.
As far as the cabin is concerned, Kia has worked its magic on the steering wheel, instrument cluster, and climate control system. The infotainment is also new, integrating an 8.0-inch touchscreen with TomTom Services, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and so forth.
In the United States, the Kia Sorento with the nip 'n' tuck should arrive sometime next year for the 2019 model year. As ever, the engine lineup will consist of a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, naturally aspirated 2.4-liter inline-four, and the range-topping 3.3-liter V6 of the N/A variety.