These are the first...
These are the first official pictures of Kia"s new off-road star. The all-new seven-seater Sorento, just like the updated cee"d, will make it"s European debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month.
But after waiting for...
But after waiting for the smoke to clear, and having seen our lensman, the testers quickly closed the bonnet and crawled back to base for repairs. The car was the Hyundai Equus, and the Korean maker is putting the final touches to its flagship four-door. However, the mag"s pictures suggest there"s a lot more to be done on the reliability front.
Designed for Hyundai"s home market and the US, the rear-drive saloon will go on sale in 2008. The model is powered by a 270bhp 3.8-litre V6 linked to a standard five-speed auto. It"s also bigger all round than the previous version, and has been styled to appeal to American rather than European tastes, with a large front grille, conservative profile and masses of chrome detailing.
However, Hyundai"s European testing programme suggests that bosses are actively considering the Equus for other markets. The firm"s UK operation says it has no plans to introduce the model here, but if demand is high, that situation could change.