When it comes to cars, beauty can be subjective but like it's always said it's more than just the looks that make you want a certain drive and the same is the case with Kia Sorento FWD and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro. Both SUVs shine in their distinctive captivating way with awards to their names. Chery Tiggo 8 Pro was awarded the “Annual Innovation Award” by China Auto Award Ceremony 2020 whereas, Kia Sorento received the most coveted German automotive award “Golden Steering Wheel 2020” in the large SUVs class. Both cars are global award winners and the reason behind that is their refined designs and elegant interiors which will intrigue you to test drive these cars yourself (Disclaimer: You probably don’t want to get off the wheel after that).
Kia Sorento is offered in two trims by Kia Pakistan; Kia Sorento 2.4L AWD (All Wheel Drive), Sorento 2.4L FWD (Front Wheel Drive), and Sorento 3.5L FWD. Currently, the third generation of Kia Sorento is available in Pakistan. Kia Motors under the banner of Lucky Motors Corporation is offering the best-in-class line-up of Kia cars by the name Kia Picanto, Kia Stonic, Kia Sportage, and Kia Carnival along with genuine Kia parts and maintenance services to take care of your Kia in the best way.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro was launched earlier in 2022 and is manufactured by Chery Automobiles in collaboration with Gandhara Nissan. Chery Tiggo is available at all Chery dealerships across Pakistan for immediate booking. Going under the skin of these SUVs, one may actually wonder which one they should go for. To make this task a piece of cake for you, here is a side-by-side analysis for you to decide on your own.
The exterior of Kia Sorento and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro is not outrageously fancy instead it is exquisitely designed to blend with the modish interior. Kia Sorento swanks the signature “tiger-nose” grille with bi-function projection LED headlamps and LED turn signals. The front bumper houses LED daytime running lamps (DRLs), LED fog lamps, and fog lamps to create a strong front. Sorento comes with a panoramic sunroof to make your drive time a treat for you every time you take the wheel. Chery Tiggo 8 Pro flaunts a signature “diamond” grille with automatic LED headlamps and twin DRLs. Chery Tiggo also comes in with a panoramic sunroof with an anti-trap to make your journey filled with happy moments.
The interior of Kia Sorento and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro is engulfed in premium leather with a touch of sophistication from every angle. The front dashboard in Sorento is decked with a 3.5-inch cluster and a 7-inch infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple Car Play to keep your entertainment and social needs in check. Chery Tiggo 8 Pro hosts a 12.5-inch cluster with an 8-inch infotainment system that is packed with the best connectivity features. Both cars offer dual-zone climate control with wireless charging to keep you all energized for every journey. Kia Sorento and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro excel with simple yet purposeful interiors for a more powerful driving experience.
Safety is the hallmark of all Kia which is evident in the way Kia cars are built. Kia Sorento is no different and comes up with built-in safety gears to keep you secure throughout your road time. These features include electronic stability control, brake assist system, hill start assist control, vehicle stability management, ISO fix child anchors, automatic tailgate, and an anti-lock braking system. Chery Tiggo is not behind when it comes to safety controls. Chery Tiggo 8 Pro is equipped with ADAS (Autonomous Driving Assistance System) which is the best-in-class safety feature like front collision warning, rear collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, traffic sign distinguishing, and intelligent high beam control. The standard safety features include an anti-lock braking system, ISO fix child anchors, electronic brake force distribution, speed limit reminder, electronic stability program, traction control system, Hill-start control system, hill-decent control, automatic tailgate, and door locking among many others. So Chery Tiggo 8 Pro takes the edge in this domain and fulfills its promise of being intuitively secure in every way.
Kia Sorento is power beyond imagination with the Lambda-II 3.5L MPI V6 engine and 8-speed automatic and sportsmatic transmission, your drive goes from 0 to 100 Km/hr in just 7.8 seconds. The engine roars with 2.6/6300 hp/rpm and a maximum torque of 336/5000 rpm, you get to experience power and speed like no other.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro has a built-in 1.6T GDI 4-Cylinder engine with a 1598cc displacement 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The engine generates a maximum output of 145/5500 kW/rpm and a maximum torque of 290/4000 Nm/rpm. The powerful engine gives 8 Km/L of fuel average which may vary based on the terrain you are driving.
Kia Sorento price in Pakistan varies for each trim and is currently available at all authorized Kia dealerships for immediate booking. Kia Sorento price for 2.4L FWD is Rs.78,00,000, Kia Sorento 2.4L AWD is Rs.85,00,000, Kia Sorento 3.5L FWD is Rs. 85,00,000. Chery Tiggo 8 Pro price in Pakistan is Rs. 82,00,000 and is available at all Chery automobile dealerships across Pakistan.
By now you must have made up your mind right now and if that is not the case, head to Kia Motors Site and test drive your Kia Sorento for yourself. Kia Service Center is also offering car care and genuine car parts to facilitate you every step of your car maintenance journey. So whether you choose Kia Sorento or Chery Tiggo 8 Pro, you are going to enjoy the drive with innovative and top-of-the-line driving controls that are sure to make your journey exhilarating and stimulating all the way to your destination.