Kia has released official images of the 2015 Sorentowhich is said to build on the success of the outgoing model, and features a bold new look with swept-back styling and sophisticated surface detailing.

First real look at the 2015 Sorento

Set to debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show in October, the third-generation SUV comes across as a bit classier than its predecessor.

Notable changes include a larger, more upright ‘tiger-nose’ grille, with a distinctive three-dimensional diamond pattern, and long, swept-back headlamps. The lower roofline, higher beltline and more muscular, rounded shoulders at the rear give the car a dramatic appearance.

The sleeker look is enhanced by an increase in length sitting at 4780 mm, while height has been reduced by 15 mm to 1685 mm. The wheelbase has also been increased by 80 mm and now sits at 2780 mm, ensuring more passenger space in all three seat rows.

“While we have retained the name based on the tremendous success of the outgoing model, the all-new Sorento has been completely redesigned and re-engineered, and promises to surprise customers with its thoroughly updated styling, a host of new convenience and safety technologies, as well as enhanced space, driving comfort and handling response,” said Soon-Nam Lee, Vice-President of Overseas Marketing, Kia Motors Corp.

The all-new 2015 Sorento is due to premiere at the 2014 Paris Motor Show on Thursday October 2 additional details will be released then.