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2014 Kia Sorento Overview

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2014 Kia Sorento overview

What’s New for the 2014 Kia Sorento

For 2014, Kia has made slight styling enhancements to the Sorento to keep its exterior design fresh. The interior also received an upgrade, and a new, more powerful V6 joins the powertrain lineup in the 2014 Kia Sorento.

|2014 Kia Sorento Specifications|

2014 Kia Sorento Exterior

The 2014 Kia Sorento is making waves in the midsize crossover segment for its affordability, technology, and surprising exterior design. The bold, sculpted exterior of the 2014 Sorento represents the resurgence of the Korean automaker, and standard 17-inch alloy wheels provide an athletic stance unusual for a vehicle brandishing the Kia badge.

2014 Kia Sorento Performance

The base engine under the hood of the 2014 Kia Sorento is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder that generates 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque, but what is garnering most of the headlines is the Sorento’s all-new 3.3-liter V6. That available V6 pumps out 290 horsepower and 252 lb-ft of torque, which propels the 2014 Sorento from 0-60 mph in just 7.4 seconds – a quick mark in the segment.

2014 Kia Sorento Efficiency

Fuel economy is respectable for its class in the 2014 Kia Sorento. The base, four-cylinder engine returns 20 mpg city and 26 mpg highway, while the higher-performing V6 still manages to return 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway.

2014 Kia Sorento Interior

The interior of the 2014 Kia Sorento is comfortable and well-designed, but it’s the cabin’s surprising list of standard features for the price that is attracting a lot of buyers. Standard on even the base trim of the 2014 Kia Sorento are full power accessories, Bluetooth connectivity, satellite radio, USB and auxiliary inputs, and a six-speaker sound system.

2014 Kia Sorento Safety

Standard safety features on the 2014 Kia Sorento include traction and stability control, antilock disc brakes, hill-start assist, and a comprehensive suite of airbags. A rearview camera, rear parking sensors, and blind-spot monitoring system are also available.

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