2014 Kia Sorento SX AWD

2014 Kia Sorento SX AWD

Overview

The 2014 Kia Sorento has just been tweaked for the new model year with an upgraded engine, new chassis, new styling, and some tweaks in the performance department.



Safety Features

Safety Features

  • 4-wheel ABS
  • Front and rear head airbags
  • Dual front side-mounted airbags
  • Child seat anchors
  • Remote anti-theft alarm system
  • Emergency braking assist
  • Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
  • Rear door child safety locks
  • Daytime running lights
  • Engine immobilizer
  • Front fog/driving lights
  • Auto delay off headlamps
  • Dusk sensing headlamps
  • 2 front headrests
  • 3 rear headrests
  • Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
  • Rear center 3-point belt
  • Front seatbelt pretensioners
  • Turn signal mirrors
  • Stability control
  • Traction control
  • Electronic brakeforce distribution
  • Front height adjustable headrests
  • Rear height adjustable headrests
  • Post-collision safety system
  • Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
  • Driver head restraint whiplash protection system
  • Tire pressure monitoring

  • Emergency Service*
  • Airbag Deployment Notification*

Driving Impression

The 2014 Sorento’s is superior to the 2013 counterpart in the acceleration department, The steering was very responsive, and you definitely have a real feel for the road.

You feel like you’re the king of the road as this mid size CUV which sits high.

Overall driving experience was defiantly a positive.

Under the Hood

The new 3.3-liter 24-valve DOHC V-6 with 290 horsepower and 252 pound-feet of torque replaces a 276-hp 3.5-liter V-6. The new 3.3-liter can accelerate the Sorento from 0 to 60 in 7.0 seconds. The six-speed transmission works perfectly with the new 3.3 drive train. The EPA rating is 18-mpg city and 24 highway.

Inside

The 2014 Sorento uses many upscale features and materials. The SX model had driver’s memory seat, heated and cooled front seats and a touch screen for the Navigation system.

The dash is functional, contemporary and laid out very well for driver use.

The SX has a power litigate, which makes putting groceries in the cargo area a snap. You can adjust the opening height by simply changing the programming. Other standard SX trim items including second-row sunshades, dual cooling and heated front seats, 115-volt power invertor, backup camera, push-button start, dual climate control, and blind spot detection system

Below is a complete list of features on the SX:


Front Seats

  • Multi-level heating passenger seat
  • 4 -way power passenger seat
  • 8 -way power driver seat
  • Multi-level heating driver seat
  • Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
  • Height adjustable driver seat
  • Leather
  • Bucket front seats

Rear Seats

  • Split-folding rear seatback
  • Reclining rear seats
  • Folding with storage center armrest
  • Rear ventilation ducts

Power Features

  • Remote power door locks
  • Power mirrors
  • Heated mirrors
  • 1 one-touch power windows

Instrumentation

  • Clock
  • Tachometer
  • Trip computer
  • External temperature display
  • Low fuel level warning
  • Compass

Convenience

  • Cruise control
  • Front console with storage
  • Front and rear cupholders
  • Front and rear door pockets
  • Overhead console with storage
  • Retained accessory power
  • Front seatback storage
  • Electric power steering
  • Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
  • 12V front and 12V rear power outlet(s)
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
  • Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
  • Rear view camera

  • Roadside Assistance*
  • Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)*
  • Destination Download*

Comfort

  • Interior air filtration
  • Three zone climate control
  • Cargo area light
  • Simulated wood trim on dash
  • Simulated wood trim on doors
  • Front and rear reading lights
  • Leather trim on shift knob
  • Leather steering wheel
  • Front and rear floor mats
  • Turn signal in mirrors
  • Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
  • Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

In Car Entertainment

  • Mast antenna
  • Infinity premium brand speakers
  • 10 total speakers
  • 550 watts stereo output
  • AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback stereo
  • SiriusXM w/NavTraffic satellite radio
  • Auxiliary audio input and iPod integration
  • 3 Months of provided satellite radio service
  • USB connection

Telematics

  • Hard drive based display w/voice activation and directions navigation system
  • Pre-wired for phone
  • Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone
  • Real time traffic





Outside

The 2014 Sorento has a new front clip, which has a wider lower valance with fog lights. The front of the Sorento grille has an anodized mesh, halogen projector headlights and LED auxiliary lamps. The rear of the Sorento has been updated with LED taillights. New 19-inch silver alloys, which highlight the 235/55R-19 all-season tires.



Summary

The Kia Sorento is a good value in the crowded CUV market. My test drive was the SX AWD with a MSRP of $37,650.00, which had luxury features for thousands less than its competitors.

Specifications

Exterior Measurements

WIDTH 6 ft. 2.2 in. (74.2 in.)

HEIGHT 5 ft. 7.5 in. (67.5 in.)

LENGTH 15 ft. 4.4 in. (184.4 in.)

GROUND CLEARANCE 0 ft. 7.3 in. (7.3 in.)

FRONT TRACK 5 ft. 3.8 in. (63.8 in.)

REAR TRACK 5 ft. 3.7 in. (63.7 in.)

WHEEL BASE 8 ft. 10.3 in. (106.3 in.)

Interior Measurements

FRONT HEAD ROOM 39.2 in.

FRONT HIP ROOM 56.3 in.

FRONT LEG ROOM 41.3 in.

FRONT SHOULDER ROOM 59.3 in.

REAR HIP ROOM 55.9 in.

REAR HEAD ROOM 39.2 in.

REAR LEG ROOM 38.8 in.

REAR SHOULDER ROOM 58.7 in

Weights and Capacities

MAXIMUM TOWING CAPACITY** 3500 lbs.

EPA INTERIOR VOLUME 144.1 cu.ft.

GROSS WEIGHT 5182 lbs.

CURB WEIGHT 3894 lbs.

ANGLE OF APPROACH 18.9 degrees

ANGLE OF DEPARTURE 22.2 degrees

CARGO CAPACITY, ALL SEATS IN PLACE 36.9 cu.ft.

MAXIMUM CARGO CAPACITY 72.5 cu.ft.

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