Award-winning ad man-cum-auto journalist Don Klein knows a good (or bad) car commercial when he sees one; the Ad Section is his space to tell you what he thinks of the latest spots. The ad’s rating is depicted via the shift pattern at the bottom, but everyone has an opinion when it comes to advertising, [...]
With the redesigned 2014 Kia Sorento arriving at dealerships next month, budget-conscious families might want to take a look at the 2013 Sorento, which already has several incentives on it. This crossover starts at $ 23,950, has plenty of standard features and is fun to drive when it has the optional V-6 engine, says [...]
So just where is the semantic boundary between freshening and all-new? The 2014 Sorento crossover comes along at the scheduled time for a midcycle refresh, doesn’t look vastly different from its predecessor, and maintains the same 106.3-inch wheelbase (shared, of course, with the five-door Hyundai Santa Fe Sport). Nevertheless, Kia calls the updated Sorento “80 [...]
With the redesigned-for-2014 Sorento, Kia has improved its seven-passenger crossover with better driving dynamics and more comfort and convenience features, says Cars.com reviewer Joe Bruzek. The automaker claims that around 80% of the crossover is new and that its interior is roomier, but exterior styling looks only mildly updated, and according to Bruzek, the [...]
When the redesigned Kia Sorento goes on sale later this winter, it’ll start at $ 24,950, including an $ 850 destination charge. That’s $ 1,000 more than the outgoing model, but a new engine and more optional comfort and convenience features should remove some of the sting. According to Kia, more [...]
There are many comfortable, capable SUVs in the midsize class and in some ways, the Kia Sorento is one of them. But change is afoot: Model-year 2013 is the Sorento’s last year before a fully redesigned model goes on sale later this winter. I loaded the three-row crossover with people and cargo for a [...]
At first glance, the 2014 Kia Sorento doesn’t appear very different than the outgoing 2013, but Kia says 80% of the parts are new or significantly redesigned. Inside, there’s a newly redesigned center console with a larger display for Kia’s multimedia system as well as other updates. More 2013 Detroit Auto Show Coverage We first [...]
UVO now works with Google Maps. (Credit: Kia Motors) Google Maps is coming to the Kia Sorento in the next few months. The automaker announced today that the 2014 Kia Sorento, which is slated to hit the road in the first quarter of this year, will come with Google Maps integration, offering full mapping and [...]
UVO now works with Google Maps. (Credit: Kia Motors) Google Maps is coming to the Kia Sorento in the next few months. The automaker announced today that the 2014 Kia Sorento, which is slated to hit the road in the first quarter of this year, will come with Google Maps integration, offering full mapping and [...]
Official Photos and Info arrow Is it Korean modesty, or a compliment to the designer of the original? Whatever the reason for carrying over the sheetmetal of its predecessor, few will take note of the fact that the 2014 Kia Sorento is virtually a brand-new vehicle. Launching a few months after its Korean-built counterpart in [...]
June 18, 2012 at 4:39pm by Alexander Stoklosa Kia has debuted a refreshed Sorento for the U.K., but the updated SUV isn’t coming here—yet. The new model gets updated headlights and taillights, restyled front and rear bumpers, and additional wheel choices. Changes to the interior include a new LCD instrument cluster, a new center stack [...]
The new Sorento doesn’t stand out for any cutting-edge technology or unique features, unless you count the new direct-injection engine. Rather, it comes along with very usable cabin electronics at a reasonable price. What most impressed me about it was the cohesive and attractive cabin tech interface, an area where other automakers struggle. The screens [...]
March 15, 2012 at 12:52pm by Alexander Stoklosa Today’s exciting news flash: Kia has tweaked the Sorento’s optional and available equipment for 2013, following last year’s more comprehensive cosmetic and mechanical updates. Leather seating surfaces are now standard on Sorento EX trims, and a third-row seat (which increases seating from five to seven passengers) is [...]