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John Mahoney21 Jul 2017
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Kia freshens Sorento SUV for 2018

Subtle mid-life tweaks include full-LED lights and a new infotainment system

Kia has given its Sorento SUV the lightest of facelifts for 2018.

Visually, the updates, revealed by the launch of the South Korean specification Sorento yesterday, include full-LED headlights, a new grille and redesigned front bumper with a larger air intake.

Kia's trademark 'ice cube' LED daytime running lamps have been repositioned and, at the rear, are LED tail-lights, and a re-profiled bumper incorporating larger reflectors placed higher than before.

Unusually, for an SUV, designers have also cheekily introduced a faux rear diffuser.

Other changes include the option of side steps and new 19-inch alloy wheels.

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Inside, the Sorento gains a four-spoke steering wheel and an upgraded touch-screen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Under the bonnet, in the Korean market, both the Sorento’s turbo-petrol and turbo-diesel carry over unchanged.

It's not known if there will be any changes to the 147kW/441Nm 2.2-litre turbo-diesel and 199kW/218Nm 3.3-litre V6 petrol we get in Australia.

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The updated Sorento was originally due to arrive Down Under in the third quarter of this year, so could be on sale in a matter of months.

Pricing and more information related to the subtly updated Sorento will be released shortly.

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