Automotive
While most midsize crossover SUVs looked pretty much the same, the 2017 Kia Sorento stood out with a distinctive exterior design and an attractive price point. The harmoniously styled SUV kept buyers engaged and was offered with five different trim levels, along with three powertrain options.
Jumping into the top-of-the-range SX Limited and overlooking the Kia badges, occupants immediately felt like they were seated in a premium vehicle. The cabin featured premium Nappa leather, albeit with only two color choices, complemented by upscale polished metallic and gloss finish trims. The control layout was simple, with intuitive, easy-to-use buttons. Kia’s infotainment system was equally user-friendly, with everything logically arranged for a seamless driving experience.
Kia refreshed its best-selling U.S. model, the Sorento, in 2018, four years after introducing the third generation. Recognizing the American appetite for SUVs, Kia worked tirelessly to create an excellent vehicle. While the Sorento wasn’t the best in any single category - not the most powerful, nor the most beautiful - its blend of versatility and reliability transformed it into Kia’s best-selling model in North America.
On the outside, designers worked carefully to maintain the Sorento’s familiar look while refining its details. The front bumper received a crisper design, with LED fog lamps featured on higher trims. Chrome trim adorned the side scoops, and most notably, the headlights were upgraded to LED units on the upper SX and SXL trims.
Inside, Kia preserved the features customers loved and improved those that needed it. The gear knob was redesigned, and the center console’s sliding cup-holder cover was removed - a small but thoughtful change reflecting user preferences. The 2018 Sorento continued offering heated and ventilated front seats and heated middle-row seats. The third row remained a secondary focus, used infrequently for short trips.
Under the hood, the Sorento received key updates. The 2.0-liter turbocharged engine was dropped, leaving two powertrain options. On the plus side, Kia replaced the six-speed automatic with a newly developed eight-speed automatic transmission, enhancing smoothness and fuel efficiency.
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