It's not the quietest vehicle in its segment, but the Sorento's excellent driving dynamics belong up there with much pricier offerings. Opting for the all-wheel-drive X-Line adds a Snow Mode, but we didn't have a chance to use it as conditions were warm for the duration of our test drive. Kia offers Comfort and Eco Modes, though Smart Mode is our favorite because it can swap profiles based on how the car is being driven. The steering feels tight, especially in Sport Mode, while the chassis delivers well-balanced body control and a compliant ride. It didn't disappoint, and overall, the Sorento behaves like a car. Kia sent us two Sorento trims to review, the SX-Prestige with and without the X-Line Package.īased on Kia's latest successes with the K5, Seltos, and Telluride, we expected the new Sorento to offer stellar performance. A hybrid and plug-in hybrid will be available too, giving the new Sorento a breadth of appeal few can match. The new Kia Sorento is offered with either a 2.5-liter four-cylinder producing 191 horsepower or a turbocharged option with 281 hp.
Kia positions this new model as a smaller midsize SUV with a small third row for occasional use, making it a 7-seater in a segment dominated by mostly-two-row competitors such as the Chevrolet Blazer, Ford Edge, Nissan Murano, and the Hyundai Santa Fe with which it shares an engine and platform. With its place in Kia's lineup changed, the 2021 Sorento arrives sporting a different value proposition than before. For the first time since the Borrego bowed out of the market, the Sorento now has another SUV model - the Telluride - positioned above it in size. First introduced to the United States back in 2002, the Kia Sorento is now entering its fourth-generation with an all-new model for 2021.
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