Alongside the Hyundai SantaFe, the Kia Sorento is the second 7-seater SUV from South Korea to enter the Vietnamese market quite early. While the Hyundai SantaFe has undergone continuous changes, the Kia Sorento has been slow-paced.
The Kia Sorento made its debut in Vietnam in 2014 as the second generation, and since then the car has not undergone any upgrades or innovations, despite the fact that the Sorento had already entered its third generation in the global market.
Kia Sorento 2014
It wasn’t until 2020 that the fourth-generation Kia Sorento made its appearance in Vietnam. In the used car market, the 2014-2015 Kia Sorentos are priced in the range of 430-450 million VND, significantly cheaper than the Hyundai SantaFe or Mazda CX-5 of the same generation, which are priced at over 500 million VND. The Honda CR-V is even more expensive, with many dealers offering the Honda SUV for over 500 million VND for the 2014 model and over 550 million VND for the 2015 model.
It can be seen that the Kia Sorento is significantly cheaper than its competitor models. On the other hand, the Sorento’s design is not as eye-catching as the Hyundai SantaFe or Honda CR-V, making it less trendy.
Unlike its fellow countryman Hyundai Santa Fe, the older generation Sorento has seen little innovation and remains quiet in the market
Sharing the platform with the Hyundai SantaFe, the Sorento also offers two engine options: a 2.4-liter gasoline engine (172 horsepower, 226 Nm) and a 2.2-liter diesel engine (195 horsepower, 437 Nm). A 6-speed automatic transmission is the standard equipment for this generation of the Sorento. It is worth noting that the diesel version of the 2014 Sorento is priced 50-80 million VND higher than the gasoline version, so choosing the gasoline version is the optimal solution for customers with limited financial resources but still wanting a spacious 7-seater car.
The 2014 Sorento has many advantages, such as a large size and spacious interior
Despite its drawbacks, the Sorento has many advantages. Firstly, it has a large size and spacious interior. Being a Korean car, it is well-equipped with various amenities and features, such as automatic headlights, power-folding mirrors, panoramic sunroof, 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, and a 10-speaker sound system.
At the time of its launch, the 2014 Kia Sorento was also a model that possessed many advanced technologies of that era
The safety system of the car is also quite comprehensive with electronic stability control, hill start assist, hill descent control, cruise control, reverse camera, and rear parking sensors.
The Kia Sorento is not a standout car in the market, but it is still a good choice for practical users with a low budget who need a versatile car with ample space and sufficient features.
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