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For 2011 the new Kia Sorento-R has been redesigned, its new looks; thanks to former Audi designer Peter Schreyer; give it a more modern and aggressive appearance. It is larger and 200kg lighter, replacing the old ladder chassis and becoming a crossover vehicle. The R designation is for the new R-series diesel engine it comes equipped with. These changes include a more spacious cabin with a 3rd bench seat option available. The new 2011 Kia Sorento-R earned a Euro NCAP 5 star rating. The new R2.2lt engine is 16% more powerful than the old petrol 2.5lt it replaced. And it comes with a 7 year warranty.

There are two basic trims available for the 2011 lineup, the 2.0 CRDi 2WD with an OTR of £22,990.00, it is equipped with a 2.0lt V6 engine at 147hp/282lb-ft of torque, with a 6-speed manual transmission and gives you 35/52 mpg, the 2.2 CRDi at a starting OTR of £23,755.00 and depending on options selected it can run you up to £31,640.00, it comes with the 2.2lt V6 engine at 194hp/311lb-ft of torque and gives you 30/46 mpg. The 2.2 CRDi comes with a 6-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed automatic is also available, as well as a 2WD and 4WD version.

Some of the options available for the 2011 Kia Sorrento are the Aux & iPod connectors, dual sunroof, cup holders, third bench seat for 7 passenger capacity, fold down rear seats to increase cargo space. The interior is well designed and driver friendly. There are too many accessories available for the 2011 Kia Sorento, too many to list, there is everything for every lifestyle, as a ski and snowboard rack, kayak rack, headlight protectors anything for the outdoors active buyer or the urban dwellers.

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