Kia Sorento wins prestigious design awards
The all-new Kia Sorento has won two prestigious design awards. Photos: Kia
The multi-award-winning new Kia Sorento has received two more internationally acclaimed accolades, winning both the Red Dot Award and the iF Award for its product design.
The Red Dot Design Award and the iF Design Award are among the largest and most important design competitions in the world.
This latest recognition for Kia’s flagship SUV continues the brand’s extraordinary success in the Red Dot and iF competitions. Since the Kia Soul was awarded the Red Dot in 2009, the first vehicle from a Korean brand to do so, a total of 26 Kia models have received the coveted ‘red dot’.
In the iF Award, which the brand first received in 2010, the number of award-winning Kia vehicles has risen to a total of 21 with the new Sorento’s recent triumph.
"When designing the new Sorento, we looked to evolve the robust, aesthetic of earlier generations, while applying a greater degree of refinement and elegance. Indeed, the concept of ‘refined boldness’ inspired the whole process – with the result being, we believe, a mature and balanced, yet confident design. We’re delighted that prestigious awards bodies like Red Dot and iF have recognised this work," said Karim Habib, Senior Vice President and Head of Kia Global Design Center.
A plug-in hybrid has been added to the Sorento fleet in NZ.
News of the awards follows hot on the heels of the recent announcement that Kia New Zealand will now offer the Sorento in a variety of new EX Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid trim levels, meaning Sorento ownership is more attainable than ever before.
“Winning the Red Dot and iF awards serve to reinforce the all-round popularity of this exciting new model, and provide additional reasons why people should consider Sorento when purchasing a seven-seat SUV,” said Kia New Zealand’s Managing Director, Todd McDonald.
“Sorento continues to receive widespread acclaim for eye-catching design, innovative interior configuration, leading-edge technology and five-star safety.
“It’s the perfect vehicle, especially for families, who desire a well-appointed all-wheel-drive capable of transporting as many as seven people in comfort and style.”
