NWAPA Names 2015 Sorento Best Family Vehicle
Attention all parents in the market for a new family mobile: look no further than the 2015 Kia Sorento. At least, that’s the advice from the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA), which just recently named the 2015 Sorento Best Family Vehicle during the annual “Mudfest” competition that is held in Snoqualmie, Washington. The distinction is […]
2015 Kia Sorento Photos Released
For not officially unveiling the 2015 Sorento until next month in Korea, Kia has been pretty cool about giving us an inside look. A couple weeks back, the automaker let us take a glance at the Sorento being sketched on a computer, and shortly after an image of the interior was released. Now the automaker […]
2015 Kia Sorento Interior Teased
Last week, Kia was nice enough to tease the all-new Sorento ahead of its reveal in Korea next month, by way of a video. The teaser demonstrated the Sorento being sketched, and gave us a look at the exterior design. Check out some screenshots and the actual video below: But now, we’ve got new insights […]
2015 Kia Sorento Overview
What’s New for the 2015 Kia Sorento The 2015 Kia Sorento sees a refreshed interior with finer, soft touch materials and a metallic trim. The exterior also sees some updates, including a new grille design, a new look for the LED front lamps and projector headlamps, and the available fog lamps have been pushed farther […]
Kia Sorento Earns TrueCar Pre-Owned Value Award
If you’re looking for a new pre-owned vehicle, it’s likely you want to make sure you’re getting as much bang for your buck as possible. That’s where the first-ever Pre-Owned Value Awards (POVA) from TrueCar come in. This brand-new award recognizes 2014 model year vehicles that are selling in 2016 and retaining the highest percent […]
Three Kia Models Earn 2015 GOOD DESIGN Awards
Kia is quickly becoming one of the most fashionable car brands in the industry. Just last week, the 2016 Kia Sorento, 2016 Optima, and Soul-based Trail’ster concept car were all awarded 2015 GOOD DESIGN awards, highlighting the brand’s ability to present forward-thinking, practical, and stylish cars. This is the second year in a row that […]
2016 Kia Optima, Sorento Win International Car of Year Awards
Kia has officially established itself as a global brand. As part of the 2015 LA Auto Show earlier this week, Road & Travel Magazine has named its 2016 International Car of the Year—and it’s the 2016 Kia Optima. This is the fourth year in a row Kia has earned the title of the prestigious International […]
Kia Sorento Named Canadian Car of the Year Awards
Across the globe, various countries have annual “Car of the Year” awards—and Canada is no exception. Though our neighbors to the North are known for their hockey, maple syrup, and friendly countenances, they also have some mighty fine tastes in automobiles. That’s why it comes as no surprise that the Kia Sorento has been nominated […]
Kia Honors American Road Trips with 2015 SEMA Show Lineup
Road trips are an iconic American pastime. There’s no feeling better than rolling down your window as you drive down the sunny Californian coast or through the beautiful fall foliage of New England. To celebrate the American road trip, Kia has introduced six new concept cars at the 2015 SEMA Show. Each new model honors […]
Kia Optima Goes Topless for 2015 SEMA Show
When it comes to offering consumer the unexpected, Kia knows what it’s doing. Whether it’s commercials featuring dancing hamsters or quirky vehicles like the Kia Soul, the Korean carmaker is known for surprising the industry. Now, Kia is bringing a load of surprises to the 2015 SEMA Show in Las Vegas—including the new A1A Optima […]
Kia Set to Debut Extreme Off-Roading Sorento for SEMA Show
When you think of Kia, you probably think of unique premium vehicles at an affordable price. But Kia is looking to shake things up a bit, and it’s doing so in a big way. During the 2015 SEMA Show next month, the Korean carmaker plans on debuting an extreme version of the 2016 Kia Sorento […]
2016 Kia Sorento UK Sales See Significant Increase
It has been a few years since Kia has gained a strong foothold in the American market, thanks to the introduction of the funky, fresh Kia Soul. Now, the South Korean carmaker is looking to become a big name in the United Kingdom, another big global market. Instead of making a name for itself with […]
NBA Player Dwight Howard Gives his 2015 Dodge SRT Hellcat a custom ‘Flash’ Makeover
Dwight Howard is a great basketball player and has won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award three times, but he isn’t very original when it comes to picking nicknames that he uses to style his cars. When he played in Orlando, he stole Shaq’s “Superman” nickname and used it as the theme for his 2008 NBA Slam […]
Somebody Put a Chevy Big Block Engine in a Kia Sorento
The 454 Chevrolet Big Block is a legendary engine that was used in classic muscle cars like the 1970 Chevelle and Corvette. Some gearheads modify their 454 motor with larger pistons, upgrading it to a 468, providing some extra power for the race track. Or, perhaps, some extra power for the middle school parking lot […]
Sager Lends his Swag to the 2016 Kia Sorento
If you have ever watched an NBA game on TNT, then you’ve probably noticed the extremely colorful suits worn by sideline reporter Craig Sager. In fact – there was one instance when Sager wore an outfit so outlandish that player Kevin Garnett stopped him mid-interview to tell him to burn his clothes! Now, Sager has […]
MVP Steph Curry Donates Kia Sorento to Oakland Youth Center
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen “Steph” Curry recently won the NBA MVP award, having just completed a season in which he averaged 23.8 points per game, 7.7 assists per game, and 2.0 steals per game, while leading his team to a No. 1 seed position in the Western Conference Playoffs. As a reward for […]
Kia’s “Perfect Getaway” Campaign for Sorento Begins Airing on Yahoo Screen
Pierce Brosnan’s Super Bowl commercial showed the James Bond actor making “the perfect getaway,” although not the kind one might expect from the action star. Instead of escaping the clutches of a megalomaniacal supervillain in an Aston Martin, Brosnan’s “getaway” involved driving a Sorento SUV to a secluded cabin for a relaxing weekend. Kia is […]