As the time comes near to decide if a new vehicle will be in your future for the new year, many Missouri residents have already firmly decided on a Kia, as our longstanding reputation, warranty options, and track record glows with achievements! The all-new Sorento looks just as superb as all of us here at Jim Butler Kia of St Louis imagined, and for any family troupe constantly on the go, safety can be the deciding factor on the final purchase.
The Sorento is the first vehicle from the Kia camp to include the Multi-Collision Braking System, which can apply the brakes to all four wheels if an upcoming impact is sensed, using airbag deployment as the means of warning. With the brakes at each corner and the assistance of different directional sensors, this system will take full control of the vehicle's travel direction, and see it to a safe stop without incurring too much damage. One of the many modern marvels present when it comes to new driving technology is the way in which these systems monitor driver response.
This Multi-Collision Braking System also tracks input to the vehicle's pedals, but will not be operational at speeds over 112 mph. This fourth-generation Sorento is scheduled to arrive in the US before the end of this year and will be appropriately loaded up with other features looking out in the long run for every passenger on board. Forward collision avoidance with pedestrian, cyclist and vehicle detection, as well as blind-spot camera, are other means of securing your entire perimeter since the daily flow of traffic can tend to be unforgiving.
The boxier proportions and bold styling bring about a drastic change from the curvier appearance seen on the outgoing model. Anyone with a penchant for a more aggressive ride will love the 281-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder, the more powerful of engine choices. The towing rating is 3500 pounds, and the current estimate for EPA mileage is 27 mpg combined and 25 mpg combined for the mightier engine. Once inside integrated ambient lighting, rotary shift knobs on the center console, and a well-arranged variety of storage spots offer up an inviting and luxurious location to sprawl out.
The 2021 Sorento comes standard with an 8.0-inch touchscreen or an optional 10.3-inch model, wireless charging pad, and optional 12-speaker Bose sound system for anyone on the hunt for upper levels of perfection and balance in the audio department. If off-roading is calling your name as it is now for so many seeking recreational fun, the X-Line trim comes standard with All-Wheel-Drive and offers a 1.0-inch lift as well as new bumpers and a handy roof rack. The eco-conscious among current buyers can choose the Sorento Hybrid, which pairs the 1.6-liter turbo inline-four with an electric motor for a cumulative system output of 228 hp in the Hybrid EX.
