It also stands taller than the Sorento, at 1755mm (versus 1700mm).īoth vehicles here are suspended by sophisticated MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension, the Kia’s subject to a tuning process conducted here on Aussie roads.Įach has a dedicated off-road mode, though they’re hardly geared to tackle Big Red. Kia claims a combined fuel efficiency rating of 6.1L/100km and emissions of 159g/km CO2 combined.īased on the same TNGA-K platform that underpins the latest Toyota RAV4 – among other models – the 2021 Toyota Kluger is considerably bigger in key proportions than the Sorento: 4966mm in length (versus 4810mm), 1930mm in width (versus 1900mm) and 2850mm in wheelbase (versus 2815mm). Linked to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic, the Sorento diesel makes 148kW and 440Nm, reaching peak outputs considerably lower in the rev count. Hybrid options are also on their way, but delays have pushed the regular hybrid out until 2022 while a plug-in hybrid model is expected late this year. Over in Camp Sorento, a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder takes a more conventional path to offer similar efficiency and more torque than the Toyota.
E SYSTEM SORRENTO 1 SPECS FULL
The Sorento also boasts a Safe Exit Assist function designed to ensure you don’t ‘door’ a cyclist or step out in front of a car approaching from behind.īoth vehicles offer front and rear parking sensors and a reversing camera, however you have to walk further up each model range for a full 360-degree overhead camera.
E SYSTEM SORRENTO 1 SPECS DRIVER
The Kluger doesn’t offer a front centre airbag like the Sorento, which is designed to prevent head-clash between the driver and front passenger in the event of a crash. The Kluger’s curtain airbags extend all the way to the rear roof pillar, protecting occupants in the third row, whereas the Kia’s curtain airbags only cover the first and second rows.
E SYSTEM SORRENTO 1 SPECS PLUS
The Toyota Kluger GX and Kia Sorento Sport+ both feature seven airbags, autonomous emergency braking (AEB) that will detect pedestrians and cyclists plus offer intersection assistance, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, active cruise control, lane keeping assistance, automatic high beam, driver fatigue monitoring and speed sign recognition. Both the 2021 Toyota Kluger and the 2021 Kia Sorento carry a maximum five-star ANCAP safety rating, based on the tough new testing standards introduced last year. It’s a close tussle between these two where safety is concerned.
This was reflected in its winning of carsales’ 2020 Car of the Year, but the arrival of the new Kluger intensifies the competition and deserves close scrutiny to determine whether the Sorento still deserves its position as best in class. The Kluger’s rival in this comparison might not be the biggest seller, but the Kia Sorento has fast become the benchmark among large seven-seat SUVs that are purpose-built to meet the everyday requirements of Aussie families.
The fourth-generation Toyota Kluger is larger, stacked with more technology and brings the option of a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain for the first time. The freshly-landed new 2021 Toyota Kluger has hit the Australian market running, amassing nearly 3000 sales in its first two months on dealership forecourts and resuming its position as one of the top-selling models in the category. If competition truly improves the breed, then seven-seat family SUV buyers are in for a treat with this comparison.
0 kommentar(er)
