Let me introduce
Remember what Honda cars were like ten or fifteen years ago? Progressive design, pronounced sportiness. We even called them "Japanese BMWs". But Honda is a small company, there is nowhere to wait for support in times of crisis - and technical refinements are a thing of the past. Sic transit gloria mundi - Honda's image has faded considerably.
And in Russia, it’s all about the seams: by this summer, only the CR-V SUV, which is seven years old at lunchtime, has remained in service.
There is safety in numbers. In June, the full-size crossover Pilot joined the CR-V - thanks to him, according to Honda, things should get better.
To be successful in the market, you need to be better than your competitors, and they are by no means weaklings - in any case, the Ford Explorer and Kia Sorento Prime, which we took for a comparative test. All cars - with atmospheric gasoline engines V6 with a capacity of 249 hp. and six-speed automatics. Everything is honest.
Marks of Excellence
You look at the Pilot and wonder: why did they make it an enlarged copy of the CR-V? Where is the originality? The former angular muscular appearance was immediately remembered - the Pilot always stood out in the stream. And the follower is too average, too unemotional.
Just recently the Ford Explorer was like that. Inconspicuous and dull. But after restyling, he straightened up - now he is stately and solid. The length of the Explorer rolls over five meters. Superbison! It is so monumental that it seems that the sun never sets over it: the sunset is in front, and the dawn is already behind.
Sorento Prime is slightly shorter, narrower and lower. From some angles, you can even mistake it for a raised station wagon. This is facilitated by "squat" bumpers.
Salon Kia also makes a light impression. Low-slung, progressive design - something in style and does refer to premium cars. For example, an arc along the lower edge of the windshield, like the Jaguars, or wide decorative lining on the doors, looking at which you involuntarily recall Mercedes. Not bad comparisons, right? Of course, in terms of the level of materials, the “Korean” falls short of them, but against the background of rivals it looks advantageous. He also has the best front seats: with an excellent profile and many adjustments - you can even move the hamstring roller.
The Explorer has even more adjustments, and in addition there is a massager, but the seats themselves are not cut so well. In particular, tall people lack the length of the pillow. As usual with the "Americans", it was not without an electric pedal assembly. An interesting thing, but, for me, it would be better if they made a normal platform for the left foot - the one that is, forces the foot to turn to the right. I also didn’t like the speedometer overloaded with double digitization (why do we need these miles?). But otherwise, the interior is quite pleasant, although the five-year age is still felt.
The interior of the Pilot no longer evokes associations with military all-terrain vehicles - there is not a trace left of the soldier's austerity. Nice design, rich equipment. The upper part of the center console is at the mercy of the advanced multimedia system Honda Connect with Android OS. Internet access, a navigator with a traffic monitoring system - competitors cannot offer such a service. The driving position is comfortable, but the seats are clearly not designed for thin drivers: you want to tighten the back sides. And the rim of the bagel, on the contrary, should be made more plump.
Visibility in Honda is good: the windshield pillars are thin, the exterior mirrors are large, and when the right turn signal is turned on, a picture from the right mirror is displayed on the screen - you can see everything! This branded "chip" debuted on the current generation Accord.
There is also an additional mirror to monitor the rear passengers. And there can be as many as six of them, since the Pilot is an eight-seater. The second row is the most spacious in the trio. You can move back and forth parts of the seat, like competitors, and change the angle of the backrest. But the multimedia system with a screen that folds down from the ceiling is only for Honda. I move to the seat of the last row: my legs are not cramped, there is also enough stock in height, but it’s squeezing in my shoulders - the three of us won’t go far.
Ford's second row is tighter. The lack of space is also felt in the "luggage" places. But they can be folded and unfolded using an electric drive.
In the second row of Kia, there are places similar to those in Ford, but there is no separate “weather” control panel - individual air conditioning is provided only for third-row riders. A strange decision: how often will it be busy if only preschoolers can sit quietly there?
You have to admit: if you are faced with such a dilemma, you are already lucky. The choice of Sorento or Outlander today is made by those who want to be in trend and are looking for. And if you are reading this article, it means that you are also in the subject. But what else can please a real autogourmet? Of course, a test drive of the most fashionable and popular models. Which of these beauties is better? The battle of the top SUVs Kia Sorento and Mitsubishi Outlander begins right now. Don't leave your computer monitors and fasten your seat belts - the pilot race has started!
Virtual test drive
First of all, those who are looking for a good off-road vehicle are closely following this virtual test drive: easy to drive and equally dexterous both on unpaved and city roads.
Crossovers attract a number of their advantages. These are high ceilings and landing, four-wheel drive. In addition, despite the impressive size, such cars are economical and manageable (compared to SUVs). They successfully combine the best characteristics of SUVs and city cars, give freedom of movement, are suitable for driving in a large company,.
Today, in the domestic market, Mitsubishi Outlander or Kia Sorento are among the most popular crossover models. They are worthy of competing with each other. Behind the wheel of these cars even the most sophisticated driver feels confident. But objectively. So which one is Outlander or Sorento? Let's figure it out.
Who is who
So let's get to know each other. It's a Mitsubishi Outlander. The real "Japanese". His name means "foreigner" in translation. This is a compact, petrol crossover with a sporty character and the appearance of an athlete. This car definitely stands out on the road. Many note the features of aggressiveness in its design. But this does not spoil the model. On the contrary, it makes it even more stylish and presentable. She emphasizes the status of her master.
| Car model: | Mitsubishi Outlander |
| Manufacturer country: | Japan |
| body type: | SUV |
| Number of places: | 5/7 |
| Number of doors | 5 |
| Engine capacity, cu. cm: | 2998 |
| Power, l. s./about. min.: | 230/6250 |
| Maximum speed, km/h: | 250 |
| Acceleration to 100 km/h, s: | 8,7 |
| Type of drive: | full |
| Checkpoint: | 6automatic transmission |
| Fuel type: | AI-95 |
| Consumption per 100 km: | city 12.2; track 7 |
| Length, mm: | 4655 |
| Width, mm: | 1800 |
| Height, mm: | 1680 |
| Clearance, mm: | 215 |
| Tire size: | 225/55 R18 |
| Curb weight, kg: | 1570 |
| Gross weight, kg: | 2270 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 |
And here is the Kia Sorento - a mid-sized thoroughbred "Korean" that will make you say a number of compliments to its country of origin. If we compare the diesel Sorento with its predecessors, it is obvious that the car has become more powerful and solid. The car in terms of parameters is longer, wider and lower. The body was made load-bearing, and the car itself was made lighter.
| Car model: | Kia Sorento |
| Manufacturer country: | Korea |
| body type: | SUV |
| Number of places: | 5 |
| Number of doors: | 5 |
| Engine capacity, cc: | 2199 |
| Power, l. s./about. min.: | 197/3800 |
| Maximum speed, km/h: | 190 |
| Acceleration to 100 km/h, s: | 10 |
| Type of drive: | full |
| Checkpoint: | 6automatic transmission |
| Fuel type: | diesel |
| Consumption per 100 km: | city 9.3; track 6.2 |
| Length, mm: | 4685 |
| Width, mm: | 1885 |
| Height, mm: | 1710 |
| Clearance, mm: | 180 |
| Tire size: | 245/70R16 |
| Curb weight, kg: | 1790 |
| Gross weight, kg: | 2510 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 |
By the way, for the first time this model was presented to the public in 2002. She attracted attention not only by the external resemblance (Lexus RX-300, Land Rover), but also by the name. This is the namesake of the Italian city of Sorrento. Why is that? The manufacturer clearly focused on the European market.
Not a car - a house!
Outlander is well suited as a family car. Its interior is roomy in itself, and if you assemble the seats, you can even create additional seats. In fact, you can spend the night in this car, which is very convenient when, for example, you go out of town or into nature.
Do not doubt the "hospitality" of Sorento. Roomy and easily transformable - original.
Who is "more graceful"?
What is better Sorento or Outlander in terms of handling and "behavior" in various road conditions? Speaking of maneuverability, one must admit a certain clumsiness of the Outlander: off-road, recklessness and steep approaches (for example, overtaking) are clearly not his strengths. Weak here and. As you gain speed, you will hear the body whistle and growl. And if you take over 110 km / h, then the car will literally “shout out” the passengers. Although the Japanese is quite good on city roads. The only caveat is that the car can roll during sharp turns.
It behaves more easily on the primer, and in the city of Sorento. The driver of such a car can afford a dynamic ride without fear of potholes. Wherein . The motor behaves "diplomatically", so the car goes silently.
Filling of your choice
The manufacturer produces the Outlander in five versions. In the two most common trim levels, mechanical gearboxes. There are three types of motors. You can choose a car in seven.
Kia Sorento is represented in our market. There are all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive models to choose from. As a rule, this is a six-speed automatic, but there are options for "mechanics".
The volume of the trunk of the Outlander is almost 500 liters. But Kia has more roomy - about 660 liters. At the same time, a capacious secret shelf is provided in both machines. The correct and ergonomic solution is to place the spare wheel outside, under the "floor" of the trunk.
What's in the cabin?
What does the salon look like? The control panel of the Outlander is made in black plastic. It looks impressive, but such material quickly collects dust and is easily damaged during operation. Up to the point that you can scratch the plastic by simply wiping the panel. In turn, the Sorento panel is made of a more rigid material that is more resistant to external influences.
Mitsubishi is equipped, but it is unlikely that it will be possible to figure it out right away - the chain of commands and functions is too tricky. In Kia, everything is more accessible and consistent, but there is another nuance. The screen, on which the control system options are displayed, and with the help of which, in fact, control over the auto services is carried out, shines. In clear weather, it is difficult to make out anything on the monitor if you do not close it from sunlight, for example, with your palm.
We take overclocking
When we choose Kia Sorento or Mitsubishi Outlander, of course, it is important to understand how smoothly and harmoniously crossovers will fit into the hectic life of city roads. In this case, neither Kia drivers nor Mitsubishi drivers will have problems.
Mitsubishi Outlander test drive:
Both cars are able to quickly take overclocking, although the Sorento automatic is out of competition. It gives the feeling that the car itself chooses the desired mode of movement, maneuvers itself in the ranks, choosing the optimal speed and distance. At the same time, Outlander picks up faster and more smoothly.
Test drivers assure that the Outlander in control is practically no different from an ordinary passenger car. This is possible largely thanks to special tools in the steering wheel settings. But driving a Kia is not a task for wimps. In this case, the hydraulic booster would do well to add "degrees".
Test drive car Kia Sorento:
By the way, car experts assure that Kia is much more than Outlander. At the same time, the degree of reliability of both crossovers is approximately at the same level.
What for and why?
In car dealerships, a brand new Kia Sorento can be purchased starting from 929 thousand rubles. This is how much the front-wheel drive model will cost with minimal “minced meat” in the form of, for example, an on-board computer, a modern climate control system. If you want to immediately take a diesel car on an all-inclusive basis (panoramic roof, heated windows, modern audio system, etc.), then prepare at least one and a half million rubles.
Outlander can be found in the range of 800-900 thousand rubles, but in this case we are talking about 2008 models. Prices for more "fresh" models are catching up with the range that Sorento has mastered.
If you monitor the opinions of the owners of Sorento or Outlander, it is not difficult to notice that more positive ratings are heard from motorists in favor of Kia. She is more technical, quick,. However, Mitsubishi has also found its niche in the European market, because in this price segment it is difficult to find more such pretentious cars. And for our man, as you know, the image is everything.
It's no secret that the South Korean automotive company is one of the leading not only in the Asian, but also in the global market. Probably its strongest point is crossovers. Therefore, today we will compare the Kia Sorento and Kia Sportage, and thus decide which is better.
Sportage is rightfully considered one of the most popular crossovers in history. And this is not surprising, because the model, which was presented back in 1992, is still in incredibly high demand among motorists. Interestingly, since 2004, the car has been produced in Russia. By the way, Sportage 2 debuted in the same year.
In 2010, the third generation crossover was presented. By the way, this modification was recognized as the best at the end of the year in a number of European countries. In 2015, in Frankfurt, the fourth generation Sportage was exhibited to the public, which was awarded the prestigious Red Dot 2016 award.
The developers of Kia Motors, analyzing the success of their previous crossovers, decided to increase their success and introduced the new Sorento in 2002. Interestingly, the first generation model was considered an SUV by all European standards. In the spring of 2009, the Sorento 2 was presented at the Seoul Motor Show, which could already boldly position itself as a crossover.
In 2014, the third generation car debuted in Paris. It is worth noting that the developers also proposed a 7-seater modification, which was called.
So far, “the son has not surpassed the father,” so Sportage is better in this indicator.
Appearance
No one was surprised by the obvious similarity of the exterior of both crossovers, since the Sorento developers immediately announced that they planned to follow in the footsteps of the “old man” Sportage. A distinctive feature of the front of the car is the expressiveness of the headlights and false radiator grille. Also, in shape, the air intakes are very similar, only in the Sorento it is noticeably larger. Differences can be seen on the front hood, because the Sorento has it much longer.
It is worth noting that crossovers can be confused from afar if you look at them from the profile. They are very similar. This is almost the same angle of incidence of the roof, and a similar volume of wheel arches. Even the side stamping of the Sorento is copied from the Sportage.
As for the back, the situation is the same. Almost complete resemblance. Unless the Sorento has a larger trunk lid, and the bumper is more powerful.
If you make a choice - Kia Sorento or Kia Sportage, then in terms of appearance it is difficult to decide, since the cars are almost identical, with the exception of some individual elements.
Salon
Many were surprised by the fact that the Sorento developers decided to separate from the Sportage model and designed the crossover interior in their own way. Of course, there are many common features in the interior decoration of cars, but, in general, each of the interiors can boast of its own uniqueness. If the Sportage dashboard elements are placed very compactly and tightly, then the Sorento focuses on sweeping and manufacturability. But the steering wheels are not much different.
Car capacity is about the same. The same can be said about the level of trim.
Therefore, in this confrontation, it will be most honest to award a draw.
Specifications
For comparison, we chose assemblies with the most approximate volume of gasoline power units: Sorento - 2.4 liters, Sportage - 2.0 liters. Interestingly, both cars need to be filled with at least 95th gasoline. An all-wheel drive system is connected to each of the engines, and a six-speed “automatic” is used as a transmission.
Considering its volume, it is not surprising that the Sorento power unit can provide 175 horsepower, while the counterpart's engine can only produce 150 horsepower. This did not directly affect the dynamism indicators. For example, it takes 11 seconds to accelerate a Sorento from zero to a hundred, and 11.1 seconds for a Sportage. Car engines are quite economical, Sorento consumes - 8.8 liters on average, against 8.2 liters of its today's opponent.
As for the dimensions, the Sorento is 205 mm longer than its counterpart and 65 mm higher. The wheelbase of the Sorento is 2700 mm, which is 30 mm more than that of the Sportage. The positive trend for the Sorento continues in terms of ground clearance - 185 mm, against 182 mm for today's opponent.
| Model | Kia Sportage 2017 | Kia Sorento 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Engines | 1.6, 2.0 | 2.2, 2.4 |
| Type | gasoline, diesel | gasoline, diesel |
| Power, hp | 185/177/150 | 197/175 |
| Fuel tank, l | 62 | 64 |
| Transmission | mechanics, automatic, variator | mechanics, automatic |
| Acceleration up to 100 km, s | 9.1-11.6 | 9.9-11.5 |
| Max speed | 181-191 | 190 |
| Fuel consumption city/highway/mixed | 10.9/6.6/8.3 | 11.5/7.2/8.8 |
| Wheel base, mm | 2670 | 2700 |
| Ground clearance, mm | 182 | 185 |
| Dimensions, mm length x width x height | 4480 x 1855 x 1645 | 4685 x 1885 x 1710 |
| Weight, kg | 1474-1615 | 1680-1890 |
Price
The main disadvantage is its high cost - about 1,550,000 rubles. can be purchased for 1,150,000 rubles. Given the fact that the level of basic equipment is almost the same, the second option is more attractive. But, it is important to remember that the Sorento is equipped with a 2.4-liter engine, and its opponent is equipped with a two-liter one.
So, I bought myself a crossover again. It was a pity to kill a sedan on our roads. Either you strike the bumper, then you hit the threshold, then you hit the stones on the primer with protection. Flour choice lasted a long time. Either it was a used segment - Volvo XC60, BMW X3, then new cars - Subaru Outback, Mazda CX5, all these torments are displayed in my topics)
The main criterion for choosing were three main factors - higher ground clearance, automatic transmission and with a large car weight - all-wheel drive. Was on test drives of new cars. In principle, they did not disappoint me. Mazda is undeniably the best in terms of interior quality of materials, design. Very spacious, despite the apparent compactness, high-spirited, economical, really high ground clearance of 210 -215 mm. Drives like a sedan.
Outback is all good, but poor liquidity in the secondary market, CVT (didn't scare me at all), good stuffing, including bi-xenon at a comparable price to Sorento. If the bank had approved a preferential loan, I would have bought it without hesitation.
Strengths:
- Spacious
- High
- Fast
- Four-wheel drive
- Diesel
- 6automatic transmission
Weak sides:
- Rigid suspension
- Bad soundproofing.
Review of Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi (Kia Sorento) 2014 Part 2
So, on the odometer soon 6000 km. Some conclusions can be drawn about the car. Went through the winter with no problems. Started, drove, warmed in the cold. In frost, the diesel rumbles very hard at start-up .. sometimes it was a pity for the car ... At the beginning of the movement, some kind of howl was heard from under the hood, when the frost was below 20 degrees. The salon at idle, as well as the engine, almost do not heat up, so it stood for a couple of minutes, warmed up the automatic transmission back and forth and on the way. It is not clear why, in principle, in such an expensive car, even in the option, there are no such special stages as a heated windshield, heated wiper zone? Now even in Kia Rio this option has been offered.
Passability of a car with 4 * 4 cars and winter studded tires .. frankly .. so-so .. once I tried to leave a rut from which I would have left at nine without looking ... in the end, I didn’t turn on the 4 * 4 lock and didn’t press the pedal all the way .. I would have stood like that .. I already thought that I was taking this 4 * 4 in vain)), but once I saw a front-wheel drive Santa, who could not leave a small hole at all without the help of a couple of people, then I realized that I extra 4 * 4 for a heavy car on automatic transmission.
Slowly, I got used to the high landing again, I realized that the car, in principle, is well controlled, does not scour the track, confidently enters turns .. but you have to pay for comfort. Rigid suspension, knocks the soul out of passengers on bumps.
Strengths:
- low fuel consumption,
- low price CASCO,
- fast,
- powerful.
Weak sides:
- Weak light
- poor permeability,
- noisy salon,
- rigid suspension.
Review of Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi (Kia Sorento) 2013
The agony of choice.
So, having sold my Rexton on August 31, I became the proud owner of a car. The purchase was prompted by the age of Rexton (almost 5 years and 90 thousand mileage) and the introduction of a recycling fee, which no one knew how it would be paid. In addition, I wanted: a front-wheel drive crossover with the ability to connect a full, diesel, normal size. Of those offered on the Ukrainian market were: the new Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento, Chevrolet Captiva, and the more expensive Toyota and Mitsubishi Pajero. Ford Kuga (pre-styling), Tiguan and Nissan X-Trail were much smaller, but Nissan is long overdue for retirement. Of the gasoline ones, there were a new Mitsubishi Outlander, a new Honda CR-V, a pension Grand Vitara, and, perhaps, that's all.
Because before that five years was diesel — the choice was clear — only diesel. Hyundai and Kia, in principle, are twin brothers, different design, plus Hyundai has a clearance of 1 cm less and costs more. And it's out of stock and you don't know how long to wait. Kia has a very good design, more relaxed compared to Hyundai, very cool DRL eyelashes. What did not like inside — it's a red backlight. Initially, it was tuned to an average configuration of 7 seats, with xenon, leather and a multimedia head. At Chevrolet — the desire disappeared when he sat in the cabin. Cool multimedia - navigation, rear view camera, MP3 player. But the radio turned out to be a separate unit - at the bottom of the "beard", green. Exactly like during the union there were watches "Electronics" made of green small squares. The second thing that killed me was some super-cheap leatherette on the sides of the seats. Damn, sheathe it with a cloth and that's it. The seats themselves — as they were in the Lacetti. So soft and shapeless. Considering that the Lacetti already existed and representing the pleasure of taxiing and the quality of workmanship, the choice was definitely given to Kia. Unfortunately, there were no free cars in Ukraine, so I had to take a cheaper “basic” package.
"Kia-Sorento", from 1,079,900 rubles, CAR from 9.73 rubles / km
A yellow warning light came on on the dashboard - low fuel. I couldn’t believe my eyes: we drove just nothing, some ... Having calculated exactly, I thought that I was mistaken. But no, everything was right - a full tank was enough for a 2.4-liter gasoline engine for only 386 km. However! Here is a glutton...
However, the increased consumption of gasoline for such a Sorento can be forgiven - after all, it is more than a quarter of a million cheaper than the most affordable diesel car. And take a look at the list of equipment of the basic version - it has almost everything you need for life! So, we take?
Regardless of the power unit, the interior pleases with high-quality finishing materials. The picture shows the interior of the most expensive "Premium"
There is, however, one significant "but". The entry-level "Classic" means unopposed front-wheel drive and manual transmission - neither of which can be obtained in the base "Kia" for any money. If you are ready to be content with such a car - decent equipment, a spacious body with a roomy trunk, high ceiling and doorways, a good ground clearance of 185 mm - the gasoline Sorento will be an excellent option. In any case, much better than the middle class station wagon - it is not surprising that the latter are in less and less demand not only in Europe, but also in Russia.
"Premium" will require an additional payment of 100 thousand. But in addition to the panoramic roof and the constant ground clearance system, you will get 19-inch wheels of dubious value.
However, if you rightly believe that in winter in Russia, all-wheel drive can be very useful, but you live in a city and do not want to suffer in traffic jams with a clutch pedal and a “mechanics” lever, the picture immediately becomes more complicated. Because both with a 4x4 transmission and with an automatic transmission, the Sorento is combined with a minimum of the Comfort package and will require 140 thousand (with an automatic), 170 thousand (with all-wheel drive) or 240,000 rubles in the Comfort version -4WD-AT".
Of course, such a car is more convenient and prettier - its “foglights” are trained to highlight turns, a grid and a shelf are provided in the trunk, the seats are equipped with heating, climate control is divided into two zones, there is ESP and parking sensors, and for an additional 40 thousand you can get two seats of the third row. That's just the difference with the diesel modification in this case will be only 100 thousand rubles. Even if you count the official fuel consumption figures, this money will almost pay off after three years of operation. However, I very much doubt that the all-wheel drive "Sorento-2, 4" with an "automatic" will fit into 12.3 liters per hundred in the city. For more than five hundred miles, of which four-fifths were on the highway, I personally achieved a result of 12.9 / 100 km.
