2011 Kia Sorento – Available with Major Changes
April 1, 2011 by Chris Peterson
Filed under Kia
The latest range of stylish and fuel – efficient 2011 Kia Sorento comes with major changes like the new model has unibody construction and more powerful engine. As compared to all other current branded automobiles, this SUV is better in terms of handling and ride quality.
To make this automobile attractive, company has been used only high – quality auto parts that help to boost the overall driving capabilities and all these spare parts are available in the vehicle market at really affordable cost. It comes in the base, SX, LX, and EX. The arrangement of folding third – row 50 / 50 split seat along with the facility of room is optional on the EX and LX models. But, this arrangement is standard on SX range.
For the comfort of passengers, it is well – equipped with manual 6 – speed transmission, alloy 17 – inch wheels, air conditioning, steering tilt and telescoping wheel, and full power accessories and so on. Traveling in this 2011 Kia Sorento is really entertaining because of the presence of Bluetooth connectivity, trip computer, CD / MP3 player, audio USB jack, and satellite radio etc.
The LX trim gets heated outside body – color mirrors, cupholders, fog lights, heated front seats, parking rear sensors, roof rails, backup camera, and 3rd armrests.
The EX model of Kia adds automatic dual – zone climate control, keyless entry / ignition, shift knob, steering leather – wrapped wheel, and alloy 18 – inch wheels. The SX features entertainment DVD rear – seat system. To catch the attention of the buyers and crowd, it comes in various vibrant color schemes like bright silver, ebony black, snow white pearl and pacific blue.
Every trim of 2011 Kia Sorento is powered by unique 2.4 – liter inline 4 – cylinder 16 – valves engine which is able to pumps out more than 175 hp of maximum energy at 6000 rpm and around 169 lb – ft of torque at 3750 rpm. For enhancing its performance, this powerful engine of base model is mated with standard 6 – speed manual transmission. The fuel capacity of this engine is about 18.0 – gallons.
Engine of other trims are paired with 6 – speed automatic transmission. As per the fuel EPA estimation, it achieves 21 mpg on city roads and 29 mpg on highways. This automotive also has optional 3.5 – liter V6 engine that produces approximately 248 lb – ft of torque and 276 hp of energy. This engine is only teamed with 6 – speed automatic transmission. According to the fuel EPA economy, it achieves 20 mpg on city roads and 26 mpg on highways.
The safety system of this automobile includes all essential high – tech amenities like hill – start assist, electronic stability control, hill descent control, front active head restraints, side front – seat airbags, antilock – disc braking system, and curtain – side full – length airbags.
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