Car review: New Kia Sorento is big, strong and friendly

The seven-seater sport utility vehicle has shed some of its predecessor's softer curves for an edgier, sportier silhouette. ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG
The boot with the third row seats folded down in the new Kia Sorento. ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG
Third row seats in the new Kia Sorento. ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG
Second row seats of the new Kia Sorento. ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG
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SINGAPORE - I love big cars. Who doesn't? You get space. You get presence. And did I mention space?

The new Kia Sorento delivers on that front (and back) fairly well. Built on a new platform, the seven-seater sport utility vehicle (SUV) is bigger than its already sizeable predecessor.

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