Kia shines at Lagos Auto Fair with trending K5, Sorento

Kia’s new and trending models, K5 and Sorento, are some of the brand’s vehicles that have lit up the 15th edition of the Lagos Motor Fair currently holding at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island.

Kia Nigeria says its presence at the fair has revealed the wealth of research and development that has gone into the brand’s products, which aims to attract a trendsetting audience.
It says this is shown in the display of the brand’s alluring models including the Kia K5 and Kia Sorento, allowing visitors to interact, engage and immerse themselves in the Kia’s latest innovative technologies and top-of-the-segment vehicles.
A statement by the auto firm says Kia Nigeria debuted its made-in-Nigeria all-new 2021 Kia Sorento at the fair.
Also at the fair is Kia’s global best-selling sedan, K5, which combines a striking new design with a driver-focused interior, cutting-edge technologies, and all-new powertrain options – illustrating the premium qualities that the Kia brand now offers Nigerian customers.
“The all-new K5 is the ideal model for the exuberant, tech-savvy individuals, as it can help achieve a lifestyle cantered around personal freedom and mobility, says Marketing Manager of Kia Nigeria, Olawale Jimoh.
He adds, “The all-new K5 is well placed to establish itself as a fresh force within the premium sedan market, highlighted by its slick, sporty look, class-transcending space, robust powertrain, and diverse, cutting-edge technologies.”
Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council, Mr Jelani Aliyu, who was at the opening ceremony of the Lagos Auto Fair, is reported as expressing his awe at the “slick design” of the premium sedan.
He also lauds Kia’s alluring design of the roomy, high-tech interior, sharp handling, and fresh new look characterized by sculpted bodywork and the premium model’s bold lines.
Kia says the K5 also boasts a suite of advanced safety, connectivity and infotainment technologies, placing it among the most high-tech and comprehensively equipped cars in its class.
Kia notes that the all-new K5 is defined by distinctive exterior elements, such as the long hood and glittering horizontal chrome lines on the front bumper, and sensuous shoulder lines pressed into the sides.
It also sports a wide “Tiger Nose” grille, intricately designed full LED headlights, premium crystal-cut alloy wheelbase, as well as a chrome-enmeshed rear bumper, all of which accentuate the SUV’s dynamic appearance.
The fourth generation of the all-new 2021 Sorento features a head-turning design, more off-road capability, and proven safety technology.
With a bold new name representing Kia’s engineering and consumer confidence, the K5 is said to set a new standard among midsize sedans with its revolutionary design and powerful turbocharged engine line-up.
The interior of the all-new Sorento is made of high-quality materials evoking the feel of a stylish, futuristic “cockpit” characterized by taut, smooth surfaces.
Equipped with a range of technologies to maximize convenience, connectivity, and ease of use, the bold design of the cabin incorporates a touchscreen infotainment system.
The Kia Sorento makes its first public appearance at the auto fair, impressing the attendees with a purposeful SUV stance, raised body, and a powerful all-wheel-drive system.
Its rugged looks are said to be matched by true ‘go-anywhere capability. A rugged and robust large SUV, the all-new 2021 Sorento hints at how the Kia has adapted its latest designs and features for the large off-road SUV segment.
Kia says through its presence at the Lagos Auto Fair, it is demonstrating its technology vision of the future.