Kia Sorento

The Sorento has two engines to choose from. The 2.4-L 4-cylinder engine puts down 191 horsepower (3,000 rpm) and 181 lb.-ft. torque (6,300 rpm), while the 3.3-L V6 provides 290 horses (6,400 rpm) and 252 lb.-ft. torque (5,200 rpm). Both engines feature continuously variable valve timing (CVVT), aluminum block and cylinder head, and DOHC with 4 valves per cylinder. The V6 was my engine to drive. Estimated mpg is 18/25.

A very good Kia Sorento, mid-sized crossover, sport utility has been made even better with the 2014 model. Kia has endowed the newest Sorento with styling updates, an upgraded interior and a new, more responsive V-6 engine.

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