Kia Sorento is a seven-seat small-size vehicle in the SUV category. For the 2015 model year, there are four trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 191 to 290 horsepower. Kia Sorento has received a 5-stars crash rating from NHTSA.
2015 Sorento has a relatively short wheelbase ( 106.3 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 3594 - 3894 lbs.
2015 Sorento seats seven adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only three measurements - shoulders, hips, and head. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Sorento ia a class-leader on only two measurements - shoulders and head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on hips.
Trim | 2015 Sorento LX | 2015 Sorento EX | 2015 Sorento SX | 2015 Sorento Limited |
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Starging MSRP | $24,300 | $31,700 | $36,700 | $39,900 |
Engine | 2.4L Inline-4 | 3.3L V-6 | 3.3L V-6 | 3.3L V-6 |
HP | 191 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
City | 20 MPG | 18 MPG | 18 MPG | 18 MPG |
Highway | 27 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG |
Combined | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG |
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2015 Sorento SUV comes in four trim levels, with an average price that is $350 more compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average less powerful engine, Sorento
2015 Sorento SUV has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed five hundred and ninety-eight complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also three recalls issued by Kia, which by itself is a relatively high number.