India, Aug. 3 -- Kia India has confirmed that the all-new Sorento is on its way to the Indian market by releasing the first official teaser of the SUV. Along with the teaser, the company has opened pre-bookings before the official launch. The Sorento will play an important role in Kia's India plans as it will be the company's first hybrid SUV for the local market. The launch will also expand Kia's premium SUV range at a time when more buyers are showing interest in hybrid vehicles. The company has not revealed the launch date yet, but more information is expected in the coming days.

The Sorento has been part of Kia's global line-up for more than two decades. Introduced globally in 2002, the SUV has gone through four generations and has b...