Saturday, May 30, 2015

The 2015 Kia Sorento Is an Upgrade in all Areas, Great Value Model, And More Details

Reviews about the new redesigned Kia Sorento have been coming in, and while there was some skepticism about the new model in the beginning, most critics seem to have a positive attitude towards the launch so far, claiming that it’s an improvement in pretty much every regard – it’s bigger, better and offers a great value for its asking price, making it a fantastic entry into the market for Kia. 
 
Positive opinions started right from the car’s looks, as it was noted for its sharp, edgy appearance, something which even gave it a somewhat sporty look according to some critics. The interior of the car matches the outside as well, with luxurious materials and a great overall design that really makes the passenger feel comfortable and right at home.

 It just goes to show how much a little attention to detail can do to ensure that a car is met positively, as people have been particularly fond of the smaller details about the design of the car. Furthermore, they have been equally attentive in the design of the base model, something that many reviewers were particularly interested in.

Speaking of models, the vehicle comes in several different engine choices – a 2.4 liter model with a 185 horsepower output for the base models, L and LX, and that engine has a 24 miles per gallon efficiency; then there’s the 2.0 liter turbo engine with 240 horsepower, which will be driving the midsized models. And last but not least, we have the 3.3 liter V6 which will increase the car’s output to 290 horsepower, but at the cost of worse gas mileage, namely 21.

The driving experience when behind the wheel of the Sorento has changed for the better, according to those who’ve had a chance to give it a test drive. And although the changes can be subtle in some ways, they are still definitely noticeable and those who’re used to the previous handling style of the car should definitely find the new improvements appropriate. The car doesn’t just handle slightly better, but it’s also simply more comfortable to drive, owing to the new redesigned interior.

Meanwhile, the company has been facing some difficulties with earlier versions of the model, as a faulty accelerator has forced them to issue a recall on some models. It’s not yet clear how serious the issue is, but 12,361 units have had to be recalled according to the company’s statement, and owners are first asked to come in for a checkup, and then appropriate course of action is taken if the problem is discovered.

Still, this hasn’t done much to affect the company’s popularity negatively, as they are still enjoying positive press and good reception for the Sorento overall. It’s clear that the overall performance of the model has been strong enough to leave a very good impression on the market, and that can be hard to undermine.

All that’s left now is for the company to continue making improvements to the line in the same style – not too drastic, but at the same time noticeable enough to make it clear that there has been progress. They already have a pretty strong following of fans, so they won’t have to do much to advertise their new models either.

But of course, that hasn’t stopped them from being quite heavy on the marketing for the new Kia Sorento, which is not a bad thing by any means, but hopefully their marketing campaign isn’t going to be affected negatively by the recent mishap with the recalls that they have had to go through.

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