The 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid near Santa Fe NM will join the ranks of the Ford Explorer and Toyota Highlander as one of the rare hybrids with three-row seating, and it gets better fuel economy than both!
It should be noted that the all-new, fourth generation 2021 Kia Sorento now offers a plethora of variety in its models and trim levels, but this article will focus on the brand new hybrid.
The redesigned 2021 Kia Sorento gains almost an inch and a half of wheelbase across the board, giving the interior a bit more space, but its total length stays the same. It remains a midsize crossover, bigger and with more seats than a Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4, but not as big and bulky as other three-row crossover SUVs (including the Kia Telluride).
2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid near Santa Fe NM: Power
Under the hood is where the big news lies, in the form of the hybrid engine. The 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid near Santa Fe NM partners a 1.6-liter turbo inline 4-cylinder with a 44-kilowatt electric motor fed by a 1.5 kilowatt-hour battery, and a 6-speed automatic transmission (instead of the usual CVT in hybrids). The traditional automatic transmission provides a more natural feeling ride, with regular shifts in gears, compared to the continuously variable transmission. This front-wheel drive set-up puts out 227 horsepower while still delivering exceptional fuel economy estimates at 39 mpg city, 35 mpg highway, and 37 mpg combined. If you're trying to go green, it's the best fuel economy of the three-row crossovers on the current market.
Sometimes it seems that in trying to be more environmentally friendly, you give up good looks in a new vehicle. Not so with the 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid near Santa Fe NM! First introduced in 2002, it's always been an attractive SUV, and the 2021 model keeps those chiseled good looks. You could say its design is a mix of the Kia Seltos and the new K5 sedan. It sports the "tiger nose" grille bordered by angled standard LED headlights, with daytime running lights underneath. The light configuration blends into the slightly larger than before grille, giving the front a clean, fresh look. The lines are sharper than the outgoing model and the back of the vehicle has a new look as well. The 2021 Kia Sorento builds on the Telluride taillight design and has its name spelled out at the bottom of the lift gate.
The interior of the Sorento was already really nice, so the new model can't improve much on the quality of the materials. Let's say it looks more refined or distinctive, without copying the K5 or Telluride outright. The big difference among trim levels (besides features) is the strip of trim along the dash on the passenger side and the extravagance of the upholstery. The 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid near Santa Fe NM gets a transmission selector knob instead of the customary stick.
Technology has been improved and increased for the 2021 models. Higher trims of course, get the most, which includes a new 12.3 inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch touchscreen (standard is 8-inches). Each model comes standard with 8 USB ports, except the LX which (only!) has six.
For safety, the new Sorento offers 16 advanced driver-assistance safety technologies! All 2021 models will come standard with lane keeping assist, driver attention warning, and more. Cyclist collision warning, parking distance warning, and blind spot collision avoidance are available.
The beautifully redesigned 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid near Santa Fe NM will be offered in five trim levels which means it should appeal to drivers with a range of budgets. Unfortunately, pricing information is unavailable at this time, but you can be sure that your team at Fiesta Kia will let you know when it is. Look for the all new Kia Sorento to debut near the end of the year.
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