2016 Kia Sorento Road Test Spec And Review

2016 Kia Sorento Road Test Spec And Review “2016 Kia Sorento” represents a complete redesign for this family crossover, who sees him grow both literally and figuratively. It is larger in most sizes, increasing the space for passengers (especially the third row), while benefiting also from a more sophisticated style, driving manners and Interior trappings. As a result, what was once a larger, more spacious alternative to compact SUVs is now a smaller, less burdensome alternative to some of the largest vehicles three lines in the segment.

2016 Kia Sorento is a SUV of average size available in configurations of five and seven passengers and five trim levels: L, LX, EXSX and SX – L. Engine four-cylinder base 2.4-liter is standard on the L and LX trim levels. A 3.3-liter V6 is an option on the LX, standard on the SX and one of the two engines available on the EX and SX – L. The other available engine is a new 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. Note that all V6 engine Sorentos come with seven seats, so that all the Sorentos turbo and the base L are five passengers. The LX four-cylinder can be done either as. All-wheel drive is available on each level of finish and even the most basic trim comes with content generous feature. How big is it? In many respects, the previous-generation Sorento could be considered a somewhat bigger compact alternative SUVs as the Toyota RAV4. For 2016, the Sorento moves upwards in the world and in many respects, can now be considered a somewhat smaller alternative to larger three-row crossovers like the Toyota Highlander. With 3 inches added to its wheelbase and length overall, 2016 Sorento WINS some welcome interior volume that moves well clear of the so-called compact SUVS (most of which aren‘t that compact more in any case). second row earns 2 additional inches of legroom, while tilt for added comfort and drag to bring children more closely to the front or to provide legs for people in the third row. With regard to these people, they no longer have to be children to occupy quarters back most of the Sorento. A pair of feet of page-6 adapt technically there with their knees awkwardly pointing their chins because low-mounted seats, but medium-sized adult will be good for short trips and more importantly still, children will be more comfortable. In addition, there are the events there to prevent things from getting clogged. behind this split folding third row 50-50 is an additional 2 feet cubic load space, creating a more useful for a pair of small luggage space or several bags of groceries.

The seat folding down or by opting for the configuration five passengers gives 38 cubic feet, which is essentially at the same level as the largest compact cars such as the Honda CR – V and midsizers like the Ford Edge. With all the seats folded, the Sorento offers 73 cubic feet space of maximum loading, which is bigger than both of the above. now, the Highlander is always longer and more wide, offering 10 additional feet cubes of maximum cargo space and enough room to tighten their belt of central security in its third row for eight seats. “However, the distance between it and the Sorento has significantly decreased, and for families in search of a vehicle three – row, the Sorento should certainly be cross-hand cross Toyota wholesale shop which net a high ”A of the page “Note from the editor of Edmunds. how much it cost? essentially, the Sorento five passengers divides the difference in price between the more expensive SUVs like the Ford Edge midsize from 2016 and the smaller compact SUVs less equipped like the Honda CR – V. Versions of seven passengers also begin between $ 1,000 and $3,000 less than the larger models like the Toyota Highlander and Hyundai Santa Fe. In general, it represents value forte. however, this doesn‘t mean its higher trim levels are inexpensive. A SX V6 – L all equipped with Tech hits package to $ 46 720 registry, which is actually a little more than a similarly equipped Highlander. Now, more responsible competitors are on par or even more, but this label price speaks to the belief of KIA that its new Sorento is a product of better quality worthy of a price more high. 

L 2.4: $ 25,795 

LX 2.4: $ 27 095 

LX V6: $ 29 195 

EX 2. 0 $ 31 795 

T: EX V6: $ 32,595 

SX V6: $ 38 795 

SX – L 2. 0 $ 40 595 

T: SX – L V6: $ 42 195 

all-wheel drive can be added for any topping for $1,800.

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