2016 Kia Sorento SXL AWD - LeftLane News
Redesigned for 2016, the Sorento represents an ongoing effort on the part of the brand and its Peter Schreyer-led design team to keep moving forward. What is it. Kia's version of a premium grade, mid-sized CUV, the Sorento is re-imagined based on a 2013 concept vehicle. Because ours is equipped with a turbocharged 2. 0-liter four-cylinder gas direct injection engine that makes 240 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, it is a five-passenger vehicle (other engines can be paired with a third-row bench). We do think the addition of steering wheel-mounted paddle shift levers would be a welcome addition. The unibody structure that makes up the Sorento now boasts of 53-percent high-strength steel. Through its high-strength bondings and new sealing techniques, Kia claims the vehicle is stronger and quieter than ever. Dual-flow dampers help to smooth out the ride, while the console-mounted Driver Mode Select button with its Normal, Sport and Eco settings allow operators to tailor the shift points and steering feel from the motor-driven power steering system. Like the story of Goldilocks, the Sorento comes in three sizes -- of engines. Source: www.leftlanenews.com
