Already many diesel SUVs currently offered to consumers in the Indonesian automotive market. The use of the diesel engine in the SUV a...
Already many diesel SUVs currently offered to consumers in the Indonesian automotive market. The use of the diesel engine in the SUV aimed at giving priority to efficiency due to large torque that has been present in the run-down, so that the engine does not need high roared when trying to move a large body SUVs, and fuel efficiency was achieved. KIA is one of many car manufacturers are taking this solution to market one of its products, Sorento.
The new Sorento uses the same platform as the Hyundai Santa Fe. The petrol version of the Sorento was our trials in the July 2013 issue of Autocar magazine, and we fell in love with the greatness of the car. The presence of the diesel version makes us even more curious about the great car, which despite having a platform with the Santa Fe but priced cheaper without making it cheesy. The quality of products made by KIA is currently so good, so the selling price of Rp 460 million for the Sorento Diesel looks not only competitive with its rivals, but also commensurate with what is given.
The diesel version does not have a significant change in the exterior and interior with the gasoline version. Still comes with alloy wheels design sweet measuring 18 inches (but looks small when coupled with the body), LED Daytime Running Light, 'tiger-nose grille' ala Kia, and a panoramic roof that stretches almost from the upper end of the windshield to the rear glass. Unique, if you look at the front of the car from the side, the line of the bonnet, the tip of the light side, and the wheel design slightly nuanced Range Rover. While the rear brake light design has a great combination, make the vehicle back clearer indication lights from a distance though, so the security level increases.
While the interior presents a dark-colored leather seats are comfortable, touch screen audio entertainment system, dual-zone air conditioning (second row has a unique ventilation in the B-pillar for using a transparent glass roof), and the screen on the front seat headrest for rear seat entertainment. Being in the cabin Sorento feels quiet and comfortable, making it suitable for use car trip away or out of town.
With similarities in appearance, precisely in the mechanical heart-lah Sorento Diesel distinguishes with his brother gasoline engine. As has been said before, diesel engines emit abundant torque at low rpm, and a 2.2-liter CRD engine-i 4L DOHC no exception. Not only greater torque than the 2.4-liter gasoline engine, but also strength. Overall, the Sorento diesel has 197 hp which is present in the round 3,800 rpm and 436.4 Nm of torque from 1,800 rpm rotation - 2,500 rpm. On paper, these figures look very amazing, and fortunately in real testing of these numbers is equally amazing at once sedate kind of magic.
Very smooth, very fast at the same time without you knowing it. The diesel engine is now so sophisticated that there are no vibrations that disturb the comfort of the cabin when the machine is idle. To make the car drove was no longer jump suddenly but distributed regularly and gradually. Mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission, Sorento Diesel has a good plus points in congestion or when invited to run fast. Smooth transmission shift and power lines that gradually makes traffic stop 'n go in the congestion becomes comfortable
Whereas when I want to run fast, the story is a bit different. Still offers comfort and steady to be controlled, but the combination of torque is abundant with great power makes us a little bit surprised by this car's ability to achieve a high enough speed on the freeway. Surprised, in the sense of a little apprehension. In fact I am quite grateful for the sound of the wind and the tires were a little mengintrusi cabin, as a sign that I was going too fast. A speed of 160 kph is achieved without the hassle machine, and as I mentioned, without any sign. This sensation is almost the same as driving a Mercedes-Benz ML250 CDI.
But you need a little more attention to the weight of the wheel that is quite mild. System Motor-Driven electric Power Steering makes it easier when parked Sorento, or maneuvering in the city center. However, the addition of weight when a high-speed start to be recognized a little bit less. If KIA give extra weight on the wheel as well as accuracy and agility round the wheel, we will lift the cap.
Done drove at high speed, gliding feel at a speed of 100 kph which only requires the engine turns at 1,800 rpm. You can activate cruise control via buttons on the steering wheel rim and feet can rest. However, during our tests more often located at a constant speed of 80 kph and the engine turns almost idle in gear 6. As a result, the fuel efficiency of the engine CRD-i is also becoming attractive for our entertainment. Combined between the freeway with the typical traffic congestion in Jakarta and an average speed of only 26 kph, consumption is quite impressive in figure 12.3 kpl.
During testing, we were more than happy to put this car as a place of relaxation. We have not had time to bring front-wheel drive SUV is undergoing his command for driving off-road, but roads in Jakarta also has a field "off-road". Especially in the rainy season like this when the holes in the street covered puddles. Crossing the road terrain as it still provides comfort for passengers in the Sorento. Soft suspension kickback when bulldoze bumpy road, bumps bumps, or holes, to give a little shake without making you feel a broken bone. The quality of this convenience makes us particularly liked Sorento, since the gasoline version first.
But the problems are still the same since the gasoline version is rear visibility impaired by the third row seat backrest. Nevertheless, the lack of visibility is aided by the presence of parking camera will automatically turn on when the gear position at R, and turn off all sound entertainment for the sake of safety and security priority.
Wonders of the abundant torque makes anyone who saw this car from the outside will not realize his greatness before being behind the wheel. CRD-i logo placement on the rear door symbolically become a marker of how great character and quality of the engines driving in a car this big SUV.
Price ranges
Ex-showroom price Diesel
Machine
Installation 4-cylinder, 2200 cc CRDi
Power 197hp @ 3800 rpm
Torque 436 Nm @ 1800-2500 rpm
Transmission
Type 6-speed shiftronic
Dimension
Length 4685 mm
Width 1885 mm
Height 1700 mm
Wheelbase 2750 mm
Fuel consumption
Size 70 liter tank
