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Kia Sorento
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Base MSRP price range:
$21,250 - $34,850
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Car Type: Midsized sport-utility vehicles
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Kia Sorento Overview

The Kia Sorento is a 4-door SUV offered in 2WD 4dr I4 Base , 2WD 4dr I4 LX , 2WD 4dr I4-GDI EX , 2WD 4dr V6 LX , 2WD 4dr V6 EX , 2WD 4dr V6 SX , AWD 4dr I4-GDI LX , AWD 4dr I4-GDI EX , AWD 4dr V6 LX , AWD 4dr V6 EX , AWD 4dr V6 SX and 2WD 4dr I4-GDI LX . The powertrains include 2.4-liter 4 (175 hp) , 2.4-liter 4 (191 hp) and 3.5-liter V6 (276 hp) engines, and 6-speed automatic transmissions. It is Front or AWD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 19 mpg city to 25 mpg highway. The Sorento EX V6 uses Regular fuel.

The Sorento EX V6 has a 3,500 towing capacity.

Standard safety equipment includes Standard/no (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.

Competing models include Toyota RAV4 , Chevrolet Equinox and Jeep Grand Cherokee .

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