A few weeks after the launch of the Sorento, the popular model won the -˜Large SUV of the Year’ title at the 2021 What Car? Car of the Year Awards and has now brought home two more awards from Poland.
The first Polish victory came in form of the highly desired 2021 Polish Car of the Year Awards. The high-tech SUV won against fierce competition and became Kia’s second success, following the Kia Xceed’s win as the first edition of the Polish Car of the Year competition in 2020.
According to Motorpress, the Polish Jury was particularly impressed with the SUV’s combination of functionality, safety, driving dynamics, ergonomics, advanced technology and value for money.
They also recognised that the new Sorento, which is the first vehicle based on Kia’s new mid-size SUV designs, accommodates state-of-the-art electrified powertrains (hybrid and plug-in hybrid options), resulting in better fuel efficiency, lower emissions and better performance.
The platform allows for a larger vehicle body to maximise cargo and luggage space, making the Sorento one of the most versatile and spacious three-row SUVs.
The Polish Car of the Year Award was shortly followed by the top award in the Moto Awards Plebiscite, as voted for by the readers of Auto Åšwiat, the weekly Polish edition of the popular German Auto Bild magazine.
Auto Åšwiat readers recognised the Sorento’s winning SUV package, which combines a modern, clean and practical interior featuring state-of-the-art technology, a stylish exterior design, and next-generation electrified powertrains.
"We are honoured and delighted that the readers of Auto Åšwiat judged the new Kia Sorento to be the best -˜Large SUV’ in Poland," said Jeong. "The Polish market is hugely important to Kia and to gain this recognition from people that are passionate about cars and automotive technology is testament to where the new Sorento sits in the SUV space. Winning the 2020 Moto Awards Plebiscite is another important milestone for our flagship SUV."
The all-new Kia Sorento is expected to make its South African debut in the second quarter of 2021.
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