Kia’s spectacular SUVs: Built to encourage you to go the distance

For those looking to enjoy the most of every journey with a difference, can opt to get closer to a Kia SUV

MUSCAT: Kia has earned a huge reputation for its range of vehicles that have stirred the industry towards manufacturing vehicles that enhance user experiences. Right from the design to advancements in features and technology, Kia has led the way to offer owners experiences that are pure valuefor-money.

For those looking to enjoy the most of every journey with a difference, can opt to get closer to a Kia SUV. Kia’s spectacular range of SUVs is built to encourage you to go the distance and discover something new. Be it build quality, ground clearance, space, design, features, safety and technology. Kia SUVs make a fine choice for customers wanting more out of their journey.

In Oman, Kia’s SUV range includes the peppy and exciting Kia Sportage, the tough and impressive Kia Sorento, all-weather SUV Kia Telluride and the newly introduced Kia Seltos.

Kia Sportage

Kia Sportage is the perfect fit for adventure-seeking young families and explorers. It is available with 1.6-litre GDi Euro4, 130 hp engine producing 16.4 kg.m. Torque. The engine is paired to a 6-speed automatic transmission. It adopts a series of Kia’s latest advanced driving assistance and infotainment systems, building on its reputation for high occupant safety and hightech convenience. The Sportage is also available with 2.0L, 153 hp & 2.4L, 182 hp engine options.

Kia Sorento

The Kia Sorento is ideal for families who seek a mix of work and adventure in one package. The Sorento has a solid legacy of hard-working, all-weather practicality forged in the great outdoors. Now with even more refined styling, its resourcefulness proves just as appealing on the most sophisticated city streets. The Sorento is powered by a 3.5L 276hp engine that is paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission. To power your journeys the Sorento is equipped with the Drive Mode select to make every drive fun and thoroughly engaging.

Kia Telluride

The Kia Telluride makes an aesthetic statement for the Kia brand as a bold, all-new luxury SUV with impressive advanced technology, focusing particular attention on the experience and comfort of secondrow occupants. Long, wide and tall the Telluride is a thorough full-size eight-passenger SUV that one can rely on for city driving or weekend getaways. The Telluride is equipped to be capable in a variety of driving conditions and provide a driving experience that is enjoyable and confidence-inspiring. Among the many factors that contribute to the Telluride’s composed ride and performance are the Atkinson Cycle LAMBDA II 3.8L GDI engine that produces 291 hp and 262 lb. ft. of torque. For exciting performance, the engine is paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The Telluride offers owners the choice of dial their level of thrill with the available drive modes – Smart, Eco, Sport and Comfort. Each uses different settings for powertrain, drivetrain and steering effort mapping to provide the desired driving experience.

Kia Seltos

The new Kia Seltos brings sophistication, assertiveness and cutting-edge technology and safety features to compact SUV segment. The Seltos is characterized by distinctive design details, lending the compact SUV a sporty and aggressive look. It combines forward-looking technical features, class-leading space and a suite of world-class safety features, and is powered by a highly-efficient Smartstream petrol engine.

The Seltos offers distinctive exterior design details - It is equipped with intricate and sharply designed full LED headlights and taillights, providing the car with a commanding and confident presence on the road. For daytime driving, the car also has LED daytime running lights and rear lamps, and 3D multi-layer indicators to make it clear exactly where the Seltos is heading. For driving in foggy conditions, the car is also equipped with LED fog lights.

The interior of the Seltos is impressive. The cabin is characterised by broad, sweeping shapes and highly technical details and is equipped with a range of technologies to maximise convenience, connectivity and ease of use.

To minimise driver eye movement, displays are positioned at only slight angles from one another, and the road ahead. But it’s not just about the driver. This interior is designed to entertain everyone inside in true comfort.

Powering the Seltos is a 1.6-litre gasoline engine producing 121 HP paired to a six-speed automatic transmission (6AT). To further elevate the driving experience, the Seltos is equipped with a Drive Mode Select system that lets drivers adapt the car to their preferred style or the road conditions. Drivers can choose from ‘Normal’, ‘Eco’ and ‘Sport’ mode. The Eco mode is tuned to maximize vehicle range by using fuel-saving measures, while Sport mode increases responses from the steering and electric motor to maximize the dynamic driving feel of the car. Normal mode provides a careful balance between the two.

The Seltos is a technologically advanced and refined compact SUV equipped with a range of advanced features. They include a Smart Key with Button Start, Auto Cruise Control, Terrain Mode System (Snow, Mud, Sand), Electronic Stability Program (ESP), 1.6 Litre MPI Engine, 6-speed Automatic Transmission, 16” Alloy Wheels.

In terms of safety, it has a high proportion of Advanced HighStrength Steel components, the rigid bodyshell reduces road vibrations and enhances occupant safety in the event of a collision.

The Seltos is fitted with dual airbags, as well as a suite of electronic vehicle safety systems. These include Kia’s Vehicle Stability Management system as standard, incorporating traction control and electronic stability program. It also includes Anti-lock Braking System, a Traction Control System as well as front and rear parking sensors, for assistance when parking.