Sorento all-new for 2016: Fresh design makes crossover bigger, more capable in ... - nwitimes.com
The 2015 Sorento was one of my favorite crossovers to drive recently, even though it was at the end of the current generation’s lifespan. It’s 3 inches longer overall now, with a 3. 1-inch longer wheelbase to help it ride more luxuriously. With its bigger dimensions, it now has more interior volume than the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Nissan Murano, making it feel almost like a full-size SUV on the inside. All that newfound capability comes from a revised version of its top-end engine, a 3. 3-liter V6 that makes 290 horsepower and 252 pound-feet of torque. 4-liter four-cylinder engine is still available as the base engine, and Kia also adds a third choice in this new model: a 2. 0-liter turbocharged four. After driving several versions of the Sorento, the turbocharged engine was my favorite for its quick response, smooth power delivery and decent gas mileage rating of 27 mpg on the highway. It makes 240 horsepower, enough to make this roomy crossover feel nimble on highway on-ramps. In fact, “nimble” is a surprisingly good way to describe the overall driving feel of the new Sorento. Source: www.nwitimes.com
