Upcoming Kia Crossover- styling sets apart without being trendy or weird

[SoHoVe]

Originally Posted by goldenlove

Looks like the Dodge Journey to me. I honestly don't like the look.

I actually thought the Journey was an older mini van (going by it's appearance) for the longest time.

[trlhiker]

Personally I cannot stand the boxy look would never buy a boxy looking vehicle.

[Peregrine]

Looks like a Caddy to me. Big and ugly.

[Qwh]

It is bigger than the Tahoe with better MPG because it is based on a car platform as well as being FWD rather than RWD

BTW the Sorento is only slight smaller that a Pilot or a Highlander

[easy62]

Originally Posted by SoHoVe

I actually thought the Journey was an older mini van (going by it's appearance) for the longest time.

It was a cross between a minivan and the old Chrysler Pacifica.

[Electrician4you]

Originally Posted by southernnaturelover

The front end of the concept doesn’t look like that, the headlights are way different.

I’m just glad they’re using the reliable 3.3 V6 instead of a little turbo four banger.

Is the turbo 4 having issues? I know a while back there was some issue with one of the engines but I can’t renember which one. We’re looking at eventually buying a suv and KiaSorento is pretty high on our list

[southernnaturelover]

Originally Posted by Electrician4you

Is the turbo 4 having issues? I know a while back there was some issue with one of the engines but I can’t renember which one. We’re looking at eventually buying a suv and KiaSorento is pretty high on our list

Hyundai/Kia 4cyl engines aren’t known to be great, but their V6’s have been pretty decent. Besides, a V6 is much smoother and quieter anyways.

[kyle19125]

Looks like an attempt to compete with the Honda Pilot, whose sales are up nearly 50% in 2018 versus 2017. The question more likely should be why a Kia, given the massive equity dump after just a couple of years?

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-rele...300606795.html

[MattMN]

Here's a link with better photos: https://www.motortrend.com/news/kia-...hat-to-expect/




I actually really like the styling of their current large SUV, the Kia Sorento. I'm not clear if the Telluride would be an addition or replacement, but I assume 'addition'.

I'm not a fan of any of the boxy designs either. Flex wasn't bad actually, but the Kia Soul, Honda Element, etc did nothing for me. The Volvo's are not as boxy, and I actually like them.

[chiluvr1228]

I drove two different Kia Souls and didn't get a third one because of the boxy look which I started disliking more and more. That and every 5th car on the road in my area were Kia Soul's. It was like going to the prom and 5 other girls were wearing the same dress.