The KIA Sorento is a very dependable car. It gives good mileage and it has a variety of safety features loaded into the car.  The new model has so many features that are usually found only in more expensive cars. Back in 2002 when the KIA Sorento had first come out, it was known as a sport utility vehicle. It was big and heavy as a truck would be but it was considered inefficient for an SUV. People expected less ruggedness from a crossover SUV which this vehicle missed by a whisker. The only main reason that the crossover SUV managed to survive in the market was because it was affordable.

Today even if a car is cheap there are not many takers for it unless it promises quality and performance. And KIA Sorento has responded indeed. They have gone back and come out with the new 2011 model SUV. This car has proven to be a lot lighter and has an amazingly attractive body with 15% increase in the space inside. And it gives a great mileage of up to 30 miles per gallon. The truth is that the new Sorento has changed so much now that people would have difficulty recognizing it if they still have a mental picture of the earlier version. This new change with the car has proven to be beneficial for the makers, dealers and the customers.

Kia Sorento Afforability

Let’s take a look at the model line up. The new KIA Sorento is a cool 4 door SUV with an amazing full sized hatch in the rear of the car. It is a 5 seater and it can easily out fit for a 3^rd row seating arrangement. With a 3^rd row you can seat up to 7 passengers in the car. The new 2011 model comes with 6 speed manual transmissions. With the older versions of the SUV if you remember you got only around an efficient 2.4 liter 4-cylinder engine.

Reasons for the Kia Sorento

The added best feature of the new KIA Sorento is the increased safety and security. It has gained a Euro NCAP5-star rating the maximum awarded by the experts of crash safety. It has rear parking sensors as well as a reversing camera in some of the limited editions. It has ASB brakes and also dual front and side curtain airbags for the safety of all passengers.

KIA Sorento is back and is better than ever. There are so many models that are available for different price ranges of the Kia Sorento.

First in this 2011 KIA Sorento review you are going to find out about the different types of engines available for this new Sorento. To the fact that these engines are re-modified from its older version and now it is going to introduce in the market with 2.4 liter engine of 172 horsepower with four cylinders. In the other model it is designed to fit 3.5 liter engine of 273 horsepower with V-6 cylinder.

Mostly these two models enter the market with five-speed auto transmission whereas if needed it can be changed to six-speed auto transmission with speed control. In two wheel drive it is fitted with five-speed auto transmission whereas in all wheel drive default speed transmission is six-speed. This makes the 2011Sorento more effective and in turn it results in a fuel-efficient engine. Most of the KIA lovers in America and in other foreign countries where KIA motors are launched are waiting for its release in 2011.

In this 2011 KIA Sorento review next we are going to learn in detail about the interior of the car. The seats are comfortable and in the 2011 model the designers has made room for third row which allows more number of people to enjoy the trip. In addition, there is third row the room for cargo decreases in this new model. Also, this decreases the space for people to feel free inside the car. But the design of the interior is good and the color choice is also good.

Next in this 2011 KIA Sorento review is the features which make it more appealing in the market. Those features are the Bluetooth connectivity with mobile which allows calling people from your contact through voice commands, navigation information too activated through voice, a camera for rear view and safety measures like front seat airbags, side curtain airbags, and anti-lock brakes are available. All these make this vehicle more comfortable and very trendy car of the year in 2011.

First in this 2011 KIA Sorento review you are going to find out about the different types of engines available for this new Sorento. To the fact that these engines are re-modified from its older version and now it is going to introduce in the market with 2.4 liter engine of 172 horsepower with four cylinders. In the other model it is designed to fit 3.5 liter engine of 273 horsepower with V-6 cylinder.

Mostly these two models enter the market with five-speed auto transmission whereas if needed it can be changed to six-speed auto transmission with speed control. In two wheel drive it is fitted with five-speed auto transmission whereas in all wheel drive default speed transmission is six-speed. This makes the 2011 KIA Sorento more effective and in turn it results in a fuel-efficient engine. Most of the KIA lovers in America and in other foreign countries where KIA motors are launched are waiting for its release in 2011.

In this 2011 KIA Sorento review next we are going to learn in detail about the interior of the car. The 2011 KIA Sorento seats are comfortable and in the 2011 model the designers has made room for third row which allows more number of people to enjoy the trip. In addition, there is third row the room for cargo decreases in this new model. Also, this decreases the space for people to feel free inside the car. But the design of the interior is good and the color choice is also good.

Next in this 2011 KIA Sorento review is the features which make it more appealing in the market. Those features are the Bluetooth connectivity with mobile which allows calling people from your contact through voice commands, navigation information too activated through voice, a camera for rear view and safety measures like front seat airbags, side curtain airbags, and anti-lock brakes are available. All these make the 2011 KIA Sorento more comfortable and very trendy car of the year in 2011.

This SUV started its ride in 2002, and with its growing popularity, it further went into series of generation. It is a mid size cross over SUV from the Kia Motors. It looks stylish and sporty with its all new design. Its parts went about series of up gradation over years and now seem to be ever best. With recent innovation, Kia Sorento is now available with two engines. With four in-line DOHC cylinders, 16 valve petrol / E-VGT CRDi 16 valve diesel engine the fuel efficiency and refinement can be easily achieved. The engine is also varied based on the capacity of fuel it can hold. Starting with 3.5L Lambda V6 to 2.2L R Diesel all the models are made by Kia- Hyundai’s combined technology. The engine produces tremendous power up to 128 kW (gasoline) / 145 kW (diesel) and torque of about 226 Nm.

The design of Kia Sorento satisfies the customers with ease. The layout with front engine and front-wheel drive / four- wheel drive comes in handy. It’s designed to dominate every road with transmissions varying from 5- speed / 6- speed gear systems available in both manual and automatic modes. Talking about exterior look, the alloy wheels, spoilers, fog lights are an added beauty to the automobile. The interior is so luxurious and spacious with proper safety features in it. The comfort it offers will make the customer soothing.

The all new SUV has been rated five stars for road safety. With ABS four wheel air braking system with anti lock braking feature makes it invincible. It also has also six airbags that includes standard driver and passenger SRS airbags, Front side SRS airbags, curtain SRS full length airbags. This gives a full crash safety feature for the riders. The wide wheel base of 2700 mm, length of 4685 mm, width of 1885 mm and height of 1710 mm gives an ultimate SUV look. It also offers battery saving feature and electronic stability control.

The high quality performance that it delivers attracts people all around. The customer service is so good than expected and Kia Dealers are all on their way to bring Kia Sorento to top of best selling SUV. The warranty policy has also been a force for the customers to opt for Kia Motors. The maintenance is of course a valid point to concern. Comparing with the other SUV’s, the price is also affordable. This SUV is a rigid SUV that stands for its ruggedness and luxury.