First Retailed 2011 Kia Sorento Going to Chick-fil-A

South Korean carmaker Kia has just announced that the first 2011 Sorento manufactured at its US plant in West Point, Georgia will be presented to Chick-fil-A founder and chairman, S. Truett Cathy on January 22. The 2011 Sorento has already been named the Official Vehicle of the 2009 Chick-fil-A Bowl, which was held on New Year's Eve in Atlanta.

"The all-new Sorento, Kia's first U.S.-built vehicle, marks a turning point for the brand and further solidifies Kia's commitment to the U.S. market," said B.M. Ahn, group president and CEO, KMA and KMMG.

"On behalf of the thousands of team members at KMA and KMMG, and our network of more than 670 dealers nationwide, we are honored that Chick-fil-A, one of Georgia's most prestigious companies, will add the first retail Sorento to Cathy's collection of displayed vehicles at its corporate headquarters."

"While I am excited about adding this new Spicy Red Sorento to my collection of new and antique cars, I also am pleased to know that this manufacturing facility will help with the employment and economic growth in our region," said Cathy. "And I can't wait to test it out with all its gadgets and special features," added the 88-year-old Cathy whose collection has grown to be one of the largest and varied in the country."

The 2011 Kia Sorento is manufactured at Kia's plant in West Point, Georgia and is offered with a choice of two engine configurations, namely a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine outputting 172 horsepower and a 3.5-liter V6 engine that develops 273 horsepower, both mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Furthermore, both engines can be mated to either front- or all-wheel-drive configurations.