起亚最初于今年7月在韩国发布了索兰托中期改款车，随后又在法兰克福车展发布了其欧版车型。而最近，车厂还将在周四开幕的洛杉矶车展发布美版车型。在距离新车正式发布前，起亚也正式发布了新车的首轮官方图片。虽然车厂未公布该车细节，但从图片看，升级款美版索兰托将主要变化的重点集中在大灯以及进气格栅的设计上，整体造型与此前在法兰克福国际车展上亮相的国际版车型类似。前脸方面增加了全新的LED光源，不过在北美的法规要求下，大灯内部增加了黄色的反光条。与之匹配的轮毂也采用了更具有美式风格的高光镀铬轮毂。在车辆尾部，尾灯的内部结构已经有了细微的调整，另外在后保险杠上也增加了C型的镀铬饰条。动力方面，美版索兰托将有望会延续现有的动力配置，包括一台2.0升涡轮增压引擎，最大输出功率240马力。入门版车型搭载2.4L自然吸气引擎，最大输出功率185马力，顶配车型则提供一台290马力的V6动力。在驱动形式方面则会提供四轮驱动和前轮驱动的选择。

Kia shows 2019 Sorento in Moab

Kia originally introduced the mid-cycle refresh for the Sorento in July at home in South Korea before bringing the midsize SUV to the Frankfurt Motor Show for its European debut in September. Now, the company is gearing up to roll out the U.S.-spec version set to premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show this Thursday before going on sale as a 2019MY.

Details about the updated model have not been disclosed, but we do have this official image to go by showing the slightly modified taillights in line with those of the international version. The LED light signature has changed, but nothing to write home about. Another novelty is represented by the C-shaped pieces of chrome trim on the rear bumper, but again, it won’t make you rush over to your local Kia dealer.

The version shown here is the range-topping SX Limited, which for the outgoing 2018MY can be had from $44,400 MSRP, though Kia says this one is fitted with optional goodies, such as all-wheel drive. It’s too soon to say whether there will be any changes to the engine lineup compared to the current version. If not, buyers will be able to go for a naturally aspirated 2.4-liter unit with 185 horsepower, a turbocharged 2.0-liter with 240 hp, and a beefier V6 rated at 290 hp.