Denver Review - 2020 Kia Sorento
Vehicle Overview
Fold-down seats in any number of configurations to suit both people and luggage make crossovers very pliant vehicles. The 2020 Kia Sorento near Denver does this while giving owners 3 seating rows to work with. The flexibility doesn't end there, though, as this crossover can easily switch from paved to rough surfaces. As this quick overview shows, the Sorento has a lot of adaptability.
Exterior - 2020 Kia Sorento
The Sorento might be primarily designed for paved roads, but a Denver review shows it's still a crossover with SUV roots when parting company with the pavement from time to time. Rims in sizes 17 inches or 19 inches combine with a clearance of 7.3 inches to handle rough spots on the road or the trail. Either way, this crossover looks good in action with an imposing front section featuring an intricate upper grille balanced by a black all-business lower grille.
Interior - 2020 Kia Sorento near Denver CO
The five 2020 Kia Sorento selections, the L, LX, S, EX, and SX, are based on the same ample platform capable of holding 3 rows of seats. Front occupants have 39.5 inches above and 44.1 inches below. Second tier commuters enjoy 39.3 inches for heads and 39.4 inches for legs. Folks filling out the third row can expect 36.3 inches of headroom and 31.7 inches of legroom. Completing the arrangement is normal payload space of 11.3 cubic feet that swells to 73 cubic feet with the rear seating out of the way.
Mechanical - Kia Sorento specs near Denver
Maintaining control of the road near Aurora Littleton Longmont takes capable steering as well as a powerful drivetrain. The Sorento accomplishes this with electronic power steering able to sweep through a turning diameter of 37.3 feet. With this system, extra components like the power steering pulley, pump, and fluid reservoir are eliminated.
Powertrain - Kia Sorento specs near Denver CO
The 2020 Kia Sorento near Denver makes engine choices straightforward with either more fuel efficiency or more power. For saving gas, a 2.4-liter inline-4 motor in the L and LX editions supplies competent fortitude with 185 horsepower that requires few fillups. Assisted by a 6-speed automatic transmission, it's easily mistaken for a smaller, lighter vehicle near Aurora Littleton Longmont by getting 22 mpg city and 29 mpg highway. If faster acceleration is the goal, the alternative 3.3-liter V6 under the hood of the S, EX, and SX models fires off 290 horsepower. This block gets its help from an 8-speed automatic transmission holding fuel economy to a respectable 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway. All 2020 Kia Sorento versions from the LX on up have the option of all-wheel drive.
Safety - 2020 Kia Sorento dealer
With no real body changes between the 2019 and 2020 Kia Sorento models, last year's safety testing results can be carried over. They're nice results to carry over with the IIHS awarding the 2019 Sorento the highest possible score of Good in every category right down to the headlights. It even received a Superior grade for forward collision prevention. The NHTSA was also impressed, and it earned an overall rating of 5 stars mainly due to 5 stars for both front and side crash results. A Denver review shows the Sorento's tough body is bolstered by airbags, antilock brakes, traction and stability control, and a backup camera. Starting with the LX model, Kia gives the Sorento near Aurora Littleton Longmont smart safety features like front impact alert capability with automatic self-braking, blind spot collision warning, and rear cross-traffic collision warning. The S edition becomes a little smarter with automatic braking added to the blind spot and rear cross-traffic detection features. The EX and SX models take things further by detecting and correcting lane drift while adding pedestrian recognition as part of the front collision alert system.
The 2020 Kia Sorento is listed as a mid-size crossover, but there's nothing mid-sized about its interior dimensions. It's big on luxuries and safety, but has some relatively small demands for fuel. To fully appreciate how the Sorento brings together the big and the small, take one for a big test drive at our dealership today.