Kia Sorento and Kia Sportage named as finalists for the 2023 South African Car of the Year competition 2023-01-27 South African Car of the Year competition is sponsored by Old Mutual Insure and presented by the South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ) add_circle_outline
Kia ranks first in JD Power 2022 vehicle dependability study 2022-02-14 Kia moves from the number one mainstream brand in the 2021 study to number one overall, outranking 31 other car brands add_circle_outline
SEVEN7 Drive and Kia raise substantial amount for kids with cancer 2021-10-02 Kia South Africa dealers step up to the plate with a R68,000 donation Sportage and Sorento AWD models complete the testing adventure with ease, proving their all-round ability add_circle_outline
Kia again partners with SEVEN7 Drive to raise funds for Cupcakes of Hope 2021-09-21 Team of intrepid adventurers will drive 5,800km across South Africa in Sorento and Sportage AWD models add_circle_outline
Number 1 again! Kia tops Vehicle Dependability and EV ownership categories in latest J.D Power surveys 2021-02-27 Latest honour augments Kia’s incredible track record after ranking highest in J.D. Power’s annual Initial Quality Study for six consecutive years add_circle_outline
All-new Sorento adds more notable wins to its trophy cabinet 2021-02-08 Kia Sorento wins ‘Large SUV’ category at 2020 Moto Awards Plebiscite The Moto Awards Plebiscite are voted for by readers of Auto Świat; considered one of the most prestigious accolades in the Polish automotive industry Kia’s high-tech new-generation SUV wins top prize in the second edition of the Polish ‘Car of the Year’ competition add_circle_outline
All-new Sorento wins ‘Large SUV of the year’ at 2021 What Car? Car of the Year awards 2021-01-13 All-new Kia Sorento takes home the ‘Large SUV of the Year’ award Commenting on the Sorento win, Steve Huntingford, Editor of What Car? magazine said: “The Sorento's hybrid tech combines good real-world fuel economy with comparatively low CO2 emissions, while the ride is comfortable and the steering accurate. add_circle_outline
Five-star Euro NCAP safety rating for new KIA Sorento 2020-12-11 Highest-possible Euro NCAP safety rating for new KIA Sorento SUV All three Sorento models – Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid and diesel – benefit from Advanced High Strength Steel bodies add_circle_outline
All-new KIA Sorento crowned Carbuyer ‘Car of the Year’ 2020-11-27 New KIA Sorento wins Carbuyer’s overall ‘Car of the Year’ for 2021 Also claims ‘Best Large Family Car’ at the awards Follows on from the previous success of the e-Niro, Picanto and cee’d add_circle_outline
KIA Motors South Africa announces safety recall on select 2005 - 2009 Sorento and Sedona models 2020-09-15 Should the vehicle’s ABS warning light come on prior to the safety inspection being carried out, customers are encouraged to immediately park the vehicle and contact their nearest KIA Motors dealership (www.kia.co.za/dealerships). add_circle_outline
KIA ranked #1 brand in industry in J.D. Power US Initial Quality Study for the 6th consecutive year 2020-06-25 KIA owners reported fewest quality issues within the first 90 days of ownership in the US More J.D. Power awards for Initial Quality than any other brand, two years in a row add_circle_outline
Powerful, progressive and versatile: the all-new KIA Sorento 2020-03-19 New Sorento sits at the heart of KIA’s comprehensive global SUV line-up Stylish, modern exterior design, with a high quality, high-tech cabin New platform accommodates hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains Greater levels of space and comfort and a more enjoyable drive add_circle_outline
KIA to reveal new Sorento via Facebook livestream 2020-03-16 The new KIA Sorento will be revealed to the public on 19 March via a Facebook livestream. The new Sorento will be fully revealed online in European specification, following the cancellation of the Geneva Motor Show due to the growing risks associated with the spread of coronavirus. add_circle_outline
KIA announces new platform and powertrain details for next-generation Sorento 2020-02-20 When the first-generation Sorento was launched in 2002, it was underpinned by a robust body-on-frame chassis, maximising space and all-road ability. The shift to a monocoque structure for the second-generation Sorento in 2009 marked a step change in the car’s on-road character and behaviour. add_circle_outline
Designed and engineered to take on everything life can throw at it, the new Sorento will make its debut on 3 March 2020. 2020-02-17 The Sorento sits at the heart of KIA’s reinvigorated global SUV line-up, which also includes the Seltos, Stonic, Sportage,and Telluride. The new model is the result of a collaborative effort between all three studios within KIA’s global design network, in Korea, Europe and North America add_circle_outline
All-new KIA Sorento to debut in Geneva 2020-02-04 Designed and engineered to take on everything life can throw at it, the fourth generation of KIA Motors Corporation’s flagship global SUV is the latest addition to the brand’s reinvigorated SUV line-up. add_circle_outline
Cosmetic updates bring fresh new appeal to KIA’s flagship SUV in South Africa 2019-01-25 (JOHANNESBURG) 22 October 2018 – Following its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2017 add_circle_outline