With escalating car prices, drivers across the Kingdom are looking for an affordable family SUV that delivers on comfort, safety and fuel economy. The new economic Kia Sorento 2.5 L, which comes with a host of enhanced features and modifications, launched by NMC-Kia is the perfect choice for this segment.
Hassan Al-Shomrani, CEO of NMC, said: “At NMC-Kia, our mission is to innovate, serve and inspire with ‘The Drive to Win.’ We are keen to present the most attractive options and suitable cars to the Saudi market. The new Kia Sorento 2.5 L fills an important niche in the market as the perfect affordable family SUV that is spacious, practical and classy. It also offers excellent fuel economy and extremely competitive pricing.”
He added: “With a legacy of growth, excellence, and success at NMC-Kia, we also seek to champion and empower those who want to grow and be better, facilitating their success. The 2.5 L engine is the most popular in both retail and fleet segments, so the launch of the Kia Sorento 2.5 L will help those individuals and companies to grow and excel. Our culture is built on reliability, with customers’ interests as our priority, and the Kia Sorento, like all Kia vehicles, offers exceptional reliability as well as optimum comfort and economy.”
The Kia Sorento 2.5 L is available at the recently opened NMC-Kia flagship showroom in Jeddah, as well as at the other NMC-Kia showrooms across the Kingdom, located in Jazan, Najran, Abha, Madinah, Makkah, Taif, Tabuk and Yanbu.
Abdullah Allam, product manager at NMC-Kia, said: “Standard options on the new Sorento 2.5 L include electric parking brake, cruise control, 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlamp, auto light control, LED fog lamp, push button start, an 8-inch display, rear-view monitor, front and rear parking sensors and wireless phone charging.
“While mid options include: 19-inch alloy wheels, LED rear lamp, LED daytime running lights, panoramic sunroof, aero blades, power driver and passenger seats, electrochromic inside mirror, electric folding outside mirror, leather steering, mood lamp and dual automatic temperature control.”
The model features a 2.5 GDI (8AT) engine with improved fuel efficiency, offering 194 HP and 25.1 KGf torque. The dual-clutch design translates into quicker gear changes, all at the simple turn of a dial. With eight speeds, optimal engine RPMs can be maintained at more vehicle speed levels for superior acceleration and economy.
Moreover, the ambient mood light has 64 variations and can change depending on driving mode or time of the day.
The car comes with a “Smartstream” powertrain, which is state-of-the-art technology for improved combustion efficiency, and combining elemental technologies for synergy.
The National Marketing Company is an exclusive distributor for the Korean Kia cars in seven administrative regions across the Kingdom — Tabuk, Madinah, Makkah, Bahah, Asir, Jazan, and Najran. The company strives to establish an automotive brand known for harnessing the power of technology and digital transformation, providing a seamless engaging experience with customers in Saudi Arabia.
The dealership is constantly developing and refining its services, teams, and processes to be the leader in operational excellence and customer-driven innovation.
