First drive: 2016 Kia Sorento [Review] - LeftLane News
Kia has, over these last 20 years, become legitimately mainstream in America. With no intention of slowing down, they flew us to Lake Tahoe to sample the latest in their lineup, the 2016 Kia Sorento. Starting humbly, as a car of last resort, they, along with sister company Hyundai, helped to pioneer such thoughtful differences as a 10-year/100,000 mile drivetrain warranty. We aren't sure about the early days, but we'd bet today that the warranty ends up costing the company a fraction of what it used to. Heck, it's probably not even needed any more, but we appreciate the fact it's still offered. Which begs the point, if other manufacturers are so confident in their latest and greatest, why don't they offer such a guarantee, too. Launching with just two vehicles in 1994, Kia's lineup now boasts a dozen different car and utility models. For 2016 (to be offered in January 2015, but more on that later), Kia introduced the third generation Sorento with a new stylized design, a choice of three engines and two drive systems. Powered by a buyer's choice of a 185 horsepower, 2. 4-liter Inline four-cylinder engine with 178 lb-ft of torque, followed by a 240 horsepower, 2. 0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine making 260 lb-ft of torque, and finally, a 290 horsepower... Source: www.leftlanenews.com
