The Kia Telluride was a milestone junction in the road for Kia's future, and a completely re-imagined and off-road capable SUV lineup is now in the works. The 2021 Sorento is going to expand to appeal to the outdoors demographic with a pair of off-road editions that will be prime contenders for conquering the wilderness. Upping their trail game by means of 20-inch wheels, increased ride height to 8.3 inches, improved approach and departure angles, and advanced AWD with snow-mode, they will also sport a durable roof rack to carry the recreational goods along for the ride.
LGE-CTS Motorsports of San Dimas, California are seasoned experts in preparing already well-built cars and trucks for the challenges of off -roading, drawing inspiration from the splendor and recreation opportunities that abound in our nation's great national parks. The Yosemite Edition was built with an extreme focus on high-elevation adventuring and the challenges of the mountains, with super cool exterior paint boasting a “Pine Green” finish and matte black accents. The Sorento Zion Edition is a desert-running prodigy built especially for conquering landscapes rich with rocks and sand. It's topped off appropriately with a “Desert Sand” gloss finish and black accents.
Both of these models also feature fender flares on top of 20-inch wheels and 32-inch all-terrain tires, with custom skid plates and brush guards in chrome finish protecting the necessary elements that see wear from off-road abuse. Both new Sorento models will be making appearances nationwide to appeal to those looking for adventure. If the upgrades on these two are just a touch extreme for your traveling needs, Kia will still provide a line of dealer-installed accessories that allows for individual add-ons like tow hitches, side steps, and roof-rack crossbars.
There is a more Eco-conscious version arriving in the form of the Sorento PHEV next year, as well as a stronger but lighter chassis and available center-row captain's chairs. Boasting a tow rating of 1,600 pounds, it is equipped to lug some extra toys for added fun to the outdoor destination of your choice with either the Zion or Yosemite Editions. Once inside either of the new cabins, you'll enjoy bright satin finishes, open-pore wood inlays, vertical air vents, and embossed diamond-quilted leather in the Prestige models. The base LX has six handy USB ports, with all other models being equipped with eight.
Standard features on the base 2021 Kia Sorento LX include the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, an 8-speed automatic transmission, 17-inch alloy wheels, and the Comfort, Sport, Eco, and Smart drive modes. The base Sorento here at Jim Butler Kia of St Louis also provides LED headlights and taillights, cloth seat trim, 60/40 split-bench for three in the center row, privacy glass, a 6-speaker audio system, and an 8-inch touchscreen radio with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. These two models fulfill the need for exactly what many consumers of today desire: the option to explore further and further outside the city with the expertly-designed and tested equipment to do so!
