2021 Kia Sorento Review; Another Win

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Издатель Aug 2, 2021

Before the chip shortage and coronavirus pandemic upended the global economy, the Kia Telluride was a hard vehicle to find. With the world still feeling the effects of those crises, Kia's largest crossover is now an even tougher ticket to score, with dealers regularly marking up examples to take advantage of eager customers.

The 2021 Kia Sorento is the much-needed complement to the Telluride, capturing most of that vehicle's appeal in a more manageable, affordable, and (hopefully) easier-to-find package. Alongside the award-winning crossover and the heavily revised K5 sedan, the heart of Kia's family-focused lineup is more competitive than ever.

Automotive design ebbs and flows, and in the case of crossovers, it's swinging away from softer, more car-like designs in favor of tougher, more upright language. Like the brutal Telluride, the Sorento arrives at the right moment then, wearing chiseled sheetmetal and its upright stance well. Kia neatly married the hard lines of its largest CUV with the more refined and premium-looking elements of the K5. The result, particularly with our tester's Aruba Green paint, is a handsome and modern take on the mid-size crossover.

The Sorento is something of a departure from its siblings in the cabin, retaining the same attractive and high-quality materials, but presenting them in a manner that feels more consistent with an SUV. The upright climate vents, which flank the HVAC controls and sit just below the optional 10.3-inch touchscreen, present a more rugged-looking center stack. A thick strip of matte wood trim joins the passenger and driver side, contrasting well with the silver-painted plastic, black leather, and piano-black trim.

Finally, our tester adds the poorly named Rust Color package, a $200 option that fits dark tan leather to the seats and door panels. It's a good color and certainly feels rich, but we're loath to willingly associate anything on a car with the word “rust.”

Colorful upholstery aside, the first-row chairs are impressively comfortable, with ample adjustability and plenty of space for the folks up front. Ten-way adjustability is respectable for the class, while three-stage heating and ventilation keep occupants comfy regardless of the temperature. You'll only find the butt chillers on the SX Prestige X-Line, though.

Credit Source: motor1.com
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