This is the first official picture of the new Kia Sorento before its premiere at Seoul Autoshow. As you notice it is dramatically changed than the current model which means Kia designers are not lazy and have done a proper facelift!

Codenamed XM, the new Sorento is also larger than the current version and will be available with a 2.4 liter 4-cylinder 170 hp and a 3.8 liter 270 hp V6 engine, as well as the newly developed 2.2 liter R-diesel engine with output of 200 hp and fuel consumption of only 7 liter per 100 Km. Sorento uses a six-speed automatic gearbox. In Korea it will come with option of a 2.7 liter LPI engine as well.

source : Kia-World