When
developing the latest version of the Sorento, Kia’s engineers focused on strengthening
the structure and increasing the safety of this family centric SUV.
Keeping
your family safe are a number of features like seatbelt anchor pretensioners,
six airbags; active safety features include Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
Traction Control System (TCS), Brake Assist System (BAS), Hill-start Assist
Control (HAC), Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) and Antilock Braking
System (ABS).
Models
with AWD come with additional technologies such as Roll Over Mitigation (ROM)
and Cornering Brake Control (CBC), giving an even more surefooted feel.
A raft
of driver aids like, Forward Collision Warning System, Smart Cruise Control,
Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Surround View Monitor (SVM,
further prove Kia’s commitment
to providing a secure family vehicle.
The new
Sorento has been
updated to deliver a quiet and comfortable ride. To that end the rear
suspension has been revised to provide improved travel on rutted roads.
The
lively steering feel is provided by the electric power steering system that
offers an improvement in handling characteristics over the outgoing model.
The AWD
system will function autonomously, but with the flick of a switch, the driver
can engage a 4WD lock mode that balances the delivery of engine power evenly to
all 4 wheels.
This system
also comes with a torque vectoring function that will come to the rescue if the
system senses understeer.
With
the choice of 3 engines, the Sorento
can be setup to fulfill anyone’s needs.
The
engines are a 2.4-liter inline-4 GDI, a 3.3-liter V6 GDI and a new 2.0-liter
inline-4 GDI turbocharged powerplant.
The
base 2.4L delivers 185 hp, which is adequate for daily duties.
The
2.0L turbo pumps out a frisky 240 hp, and is the choice for those who want to
balance power and fuel economy.
The
most powerful engine in the stable is the 3.3L V6. The 290 hp it produces
allows the Sorento to tow up
to 5,000 lbs when paired with the AWD system.
All of
these engines are paired to an electronically controlled 6-speed automatic.
The
interior is large and can be optioned to seat up to 7 passengers. The overall
cargo volume has increased from 72.5 to 74 cu.ft, and the space available
behind the 3rd row is now 11 cu. Ft.
To add
convenience the second row seatbacks can be folded via a lever mounted on the
side of the luggage area.
Options
like heated and ventilated seats, including heated rear seats, a panoramic
sunroof and 630-wat 12 speaker Infinity stereo give the Sorento a premium ambience.
Kia has included a full range of
connectivity that is accessed through an 8-inch capacitive-touch color screen,
with an available navigation system that features SD card storage for MAP DATA
and USB 2.0 support for high-speed updates as well as integrated rear backup
camera, Bluetooth hands-free support and UVO voice recognition. A 4.3-inch TFT color touch screen is standard
and also incorporates Bluetooth, and UVO voice recognition capability.
The
2016 Kia Sorento offers
consumers a safe, versatile and handsome way to transport their family through
daily life.
Pricing
starts at $24,900, and fuel economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 29 mpg
highway for the 2.4L FWD.
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