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The 2.5 turbo is punchy and very powerful, making accelerating to freeway speeds or making a pass effortless. This all new 2021 Kia Sorento SX Prestige X-Line is an impressive on-road crossover. It’s not a huge problem, but I wish the exhaust was finished a little bit better. Thankfully the X-Line does away with this, but adds a real exhaust that looks like it is suppose to be hidden away but isn’t. My gripe, with many Kia’s, is the fake exhaust looking designs in the rear bumper. Additionally, choosing the X-Line package also unlocks the $200 rust interior color package which gives you a really nice looking brown leather interior. But to me the Explorer looks like a cartoon character that got its face punched in, while the Sorento looks more chiseled and athletic.Ĭompared to the regular SX Prestige, the SX Prestige X-Line package adds bridge style roof rails, unique 20″ alloy wheels, X-Line badging throughout the vehicles interior and exterior, and revised front and rear bumpers that add a faux skid plate look, and unlocks X-Line exclusive Aruba Green. Some say that this new Sorento looks kind of a like the Ford Explorer, and I can see that. My Kia Sorento SX Prestige X-Line with the $2000 extra X-Line package looks so much more aggressive than the outgoing model which was adorned with smooth and soft lines. Better to have it than not right? Exterior on this SX Trim Sorento The Kia Sorento is handsomely designed and looks rugged yet handsome with sharp lines and its LED lighting. It makes it a right sized alternative for many people who only occasionally need a third row but don’t want the size of a Telluride, and for people who would rather have a third row as a “just in case” option. Despite some drawbacks, I like the fact that Kia continues to offer the Sorento as a three row. It can fit two adults, but I would limit it to kids as the seat is basically on the floor. It is the kind of third row that is good for occasional use, but wouldn’t be comfortable for long journeys. SX trims get second row captains chairs which provide tons of legroom and comfort, and the third row is useful, but tight. SX Prestige trims get a 12 speaker Bose audio system that sounds pretty good to my ears.
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I do wish though, that Kia did more with this dash such as displaying maps for navigation, and information from CarPlay or Android Auto. It’s the first Kia SUV to get the digital dash and it is well executed providing legible graphics that don’t try to be over the top or make you wish it just had regular gauges.
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The digital dash looks great in all lighting conditions.
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Additionally, CarPlay and Android Auto doesn’t stretch the full 10.25 inches…I guess you can’t have everything.
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Interestingly, the smaller 8 inch screen (on L, S, and EX trims) get wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while the larger screen is still wired. This display is flanked by haptic, virtual buttons which work very well, and I found no issues with them. Up top is a 10.25 inch LCD display that looks fantastic and exclusive to SX trim levels. The center console of the Sorento is adorned with piano black plastic, which looks great but might not age that well, and everything falls to hand easily including the drive mode selector. I loved the open pore style wood trim in my X-Line model, and the aircraft style door handles look tough yet modern. Seats were comfortable, and had heating and cooling for the front row. SX Prestige gets you genuine leather upholstery which looked and felt great in my vehicle. The cabin on my Kia Sorento SX Prestige X-Line trim level was excellent and feels very premium for the segment. Sorento SX Interior Thoughts The Sorento’s interior is tasteful, and full of technology such as 10.25 screen and digital dashboard. But you can also compare it to larger three row’s such as the Mazda CX-9 and Toyota Highlander, but not the largest three rows like the Telluride, Pilot, and the VW Atlas. Arguably, its competition is primarily two row’s such as the Honda Passport, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Subaru Forester. The Sorento is a bit of a segment straddler, thanks to its third row and long-ish wheelbase. Pricing starts at $29,390 for LX trims and goes all the way to 42,590 for Sorento SX Prestige X-Line. The 2.5 Turbo engine is available on EX, SX, and SX prestige trims and nets 21/28/24 mpg with AWD, 22/29/25 for FWD. The 2.5 naturally aspirated is available on LX and S trims and gets 23/25/24 (city, highway, combined) mpg with AWD, 24/29/26 for FWD models. A hybrid and plug-in hybrid is on the way, and currently there are two gas engines available: a 2.5 naturally aspirated engine and a 2.5 turbo which is the engine I tested. This all new Sorento comes in a variety of trim levels, and engine options.