#Kia sorento 2021 xline driver
The tuning means the driver has to be very deliberate when moving forward small distances. It doesn’t creep very well when only needing to move a few feet often, lurching forward. The only issue we had with driving was the dual clutch transmission tuning.
Occasionally when trying to accelerate smoothly the transmission will downshift and put the engine in its power range and really take off.
Beyond that power is excellent with 281 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque. Turbo lag from the 2.5 liter inline 4 exists below 3,000 rpm. It is easy to park and with the steering assist it will stay centered in the lane on its own. The Sorento has very direct steering with good feedback for a 3-row crossover. The suspension manages bumps and small potholes very well and, compared to many other unibody vehicles, transfers very little noise from those bumps into the cabin.Įven with the smooth ride we didn’t notice much body lean in the corners. One of the first things we noticed was how quiet the Sorento is on the road. The body also widens significantly below the rear glass, giving it a more athletic look. There are many hard creases breaking up the rear. However, there are additional lights on the liftgate of the Sorento and the reverse lights are low in the bumper instead of on the liftgate. On to the rear, the Sorento has taillights similar to the Telluride with vertical bars. The mix of curves, hard lines, and slanted rear windows combine for a streamlined sporty look. Apart from the Kia logos in the wheels, a simple “X” is the only marking on the side. The Aruba Green with the rust interior is one of the best color combinations we’ve seen in quite a while. LED headlights and fog lights, which are really an extra set of driving lights as the headlights have to be on for the fog lights to be on, look very nice and are well positioned in the grill and bumper.įrom the side the beautiful 20” matte wheels blend in perfectly with the Aruba Green exterior paint, which is exclusive to the X-Line. Future models will have updated emblems, but we found the current logo to fit in nicely. Up front, the blacked-out grill is large and attractive with a “KIA” lettering logo. It is more chiseled and aggressive than before, but not boxy and off-road looking like the Telluride. Outside, Kia has done an excellent job with styling the new Sorento. Kia sent us a top dog Sorento X-Line to review for a week. Oddly enough it competes in the same class as the Telluride despite being noticeably smaller.
#Kia sorento 2021 xline update
The Kia Sorento is now on its 4 th generation and has been given a major update for 2021.
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