KIA Sorento in Vietnam changed to a new logo, increased the price by 70 million VND for some versions
The new KIA Sorento still “misses” the Hybrid version with Vietnamese customers.
The new KIA Sorento still “misses” the Hybrid version with Vietnamese customers.
According to research, from May 6, 2022, KIA sales consultants simultaneously offered to sell Sorento models using the new logo with the following prices:
| Version | Old price (billion VND) | New price (billion VND) | Increase |
| Kia Sorento 2.2D Luxury | 1.119 | 1.119 | – |
| Kia Sorento Premium 2.2D AWD | 1.239 | 1.239 | |
| Kia Sorento 2.2D Signature AWD 6 seats | 1.299 | 1.299 | |
| Kia Sorento 2.2D Signature AWD 7 seats | 1.299 | 1.299 | |
| Kia Sorento 2.5G Premium | 1.139 | 1.139 | |
| Kia Sorento 2.5G Signature AWD 6 seats | 1.229 | 1.299 | 70 million VND |
| Kia Sorento 2.5G Signature AWD 7 seats | 1.229 | 1.299 |
The list of KIA Sorento versions this time still does not have a Hybrid version, although before that, THACO announced it would be available for sale in March of this year.
KIA Sorento is a locally assembled car, so it is entitled to a 50% discount on the registration fee until the end of May 31, 2022, but compared to rival Santa Fe, the sales are still much lower. Therefore, the price increase and not updating the new Hybrid this time may make Sorento less competitive compared to its compatriots.
In the new generation, KIA Sorento “makeovers” from the outside to the inside, with a new chassis system, new engine and many advanced safety technologies. In particular, interior comfort has been significantly upgraded with electric seats with memory position and heating, a large 12.3-inch screen behind the steering wheel, a 10.25-inch central screen, Bose audio, .. .
In July 2021, THACO added to the new KIA Sorento a tire pressure monitoring system integrated with the vehicle, displayed on the screen and the outside footstool.
In Vietnam, Kia Sorento is being sold on the market with 7 versions, 2 types of engines, 2 types of gearboxes, 2 types of drive systems and 2 seat configurations (6 seats or 7 seats). 2.2L diesel engine for 198 horsepower capacity and 440 Nm torque, combined with 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Type 2.5L petrol engine for a capacity of 177 horsepower, 232 Nm of torque, comes with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive or AWD.
In the first 3 months of 2022, KIA Sorento sold 1,289 vehicles, ranked 3rd in the mid-size SUV segment, competing with rivals: Hyundai Santa Fe, Mazda CX-8, Toyota Fortuner, Ford Everest and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,…
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