KIA SORENTO

From the jury's assessment

In its third generation the full-grown Kia Sorento SUV has gone up another size: compared with its predecessor it gained 95 millimetres in length, reaching 4.78 metres, yet the roofline, 15 millimetres lower, makes it look longer and therefore more elegant than before. Kia puts the extra length to use with an optional third row of seats, which a sliding middle row makes comfortable to reach. Kia underlines the premium level with high-quality materials and a smart design. Despite the lower roofline the generous sense of space has been preserved, since newly structured seat cushions have even made more headroom possible. The middle row splits into three parts, so the load volume of up to 1,732 litres can be used very flexibly. The list of comfort and safety features is, typically for Kia, extremely long and also includes navigation, an electric tailgate and a parking aid.

• Comfortable giant of space
• Premium workmanship
• Safety assistants