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Beautifully proportioned, the Sorento retains it’s refined and rugged exterior look, which was established when the vehicle underwent a complete redesign for the 2016 model year. A subtle facelift for 2019 now gives Kia’s popular crossover an even tighter, sharper appearance.
The rear fascia of the crossover has also been enhanced with a new bumper design, sleeker taillamps (LED bulbs for EX trim and higher), revised liftgate and a sportier muffler tip. And the Sorento’s muscular body rides atop three newly designed wheels, ranging from 17 to 19 inches, depending on trim level.
Inside, Sorento offers standard 40/20/40 second-row folding seats and 50/50 third-row folding seats now come standard on all trims, providing space for up to seven passengers. Also available are heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, 14-way power driver and 8-way power passenger seats, driver’s seat thigh extension and a 4-way headrest with one-button adjustment.
The Sorento interior also offers available dual-zone HVAC and panoramic sunroof, as well as available premium Nappa leather trim seating surfaces.
Maximum cargo volume accessed through the new rear liftgate is voluminous, providing an abundance of space for essentials and active-lifestyle equipment without sacrificing rear-passenger room.
The 2019 Kia Sorento is loaded with technology, including an upgraded AVN 5.0 navigation system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay offered with higher level trims. And to eliminate the need for a charging cord, there’s now an available wireless charging tray for compatible Android6 devices, as well as Apple iPhone 8 and iPhone X.
The spirited front- or available all-wheel drive experience is brought to life with a choice of two proven engines, including a 2.4-liter inline-4 GDI or a 3.3-liter V6 GDI.
The carryover 2.4-liter engine is mated to a revised and more efficient electronically controlled six-speed automatic gearbox featuring Sportmatic® shifting and delivers a capable 185 horsepower. This pairing also helps Sorento deliver a towing capacity of up to 5,000 lbs. when equipped with AWD.
Kia’s suite of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) is now standard on Sorento EX trims and higher. In addition to Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS), Smart Cruise Control (SCC), Blind Spot Collision (BCW), Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning and Surround View Monitor (SVM), Sorento now offers Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) and available Driver Attention Warning (DAW) if driver fatigue or inattentive driving practices occur.
In addition, all Sorento models continue to offer standard active safety features such as Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Traction Control System (TCS), Brake Assist System (BAS), Hill-start Assist Control (HAC), Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) and Antilock Braking System (ABS). Additional technologies such as Roll Over Mitigation (ROM) and Cornering Brake Control (CBC) on AWD models are standard equipment designed to help improve dynamic control.
Sorento continues to offer an available advanced AWD system designed to automatically route power to the wheel with the most traction. When certain adverse conditions call for more sure-footed capability, the 4WD Lock Mode splits engine power evenly between the front and rear drive shafts.
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