![]() On the other hand, fuel economy was a bit disappointing, as I averaged 21.4 MPG while in. I thought the shifts were fine and fed into the power band of this turbo as intended. I did not notice anything negative about this combination. There was some discussion of whether the dual-clutch transmission was not the right match for this engine. An engine so powerful, it makes the entire driving experience effortless. I understand the need to save space and weight, but some of us like shifters instead of anything else that actuates a transmission.įor me, the big attraction to this Sorento was its 281-horsepower 2.5-liter turbocharged engine. There’s a real shifter for the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. That seems to be the only change Kia made to the Sorento lineup for this model year.Ĭoming from the Hybrid model to the X-Line yielded even more favorable items that fit to my interest and liking. Adding the new logo for their 2022 models elevate the Sorento to something worth wanting. The design and interior comfort alone were winners in my eyes. Last year’s Sorento yielded a lot of good returns. Even though there were some vehicles that have not sold in numbers that would make it more popular (the Stinger, for example), Kia executed those models at its highest level. After all, Kia has been on fire with everything they have introduced. ![]() This is a recipe for an enjoyable week with an SUV that I believe should be among the leaders of the genre. Instead, the X-Line is an upgrade from “normal” Sorento models with a ruggedized treatment on top of a designated trim level. In the Soul, the X-Line is its own trim level. Why? When I was first presented with the Sorento over a year ago, there was some confusion whether the X-Line was offered as a separate model from the lineup. This would be my pick for a Sorento model if I was committed to owning one. To my surprise, a Sorento X-Line arrived at my doorstep. The idea of a Jeep Wrangler or Ford Bronco without (a) out-of-the-box extreme off-road capability and (b) something that is livable and affordable. These ruggedized Sorento models feature an off-road look and stance that consumers are falling over to get. I wanted to see the X-Line versions that Kia seems to market heavily. You wanted all-wheel drive (well, at least we do in Minnesota), and a non-hybrid driveline (it goes against the narrative towards electrification, doesn’t it?). While it was fine for its intended purpose, I did not feel it was the one you would rather own. You were introduced to the newest Sorento through a hybrid version that only drove the front wheels. It does so by pushing the third-row seating while offering flexible practicality and performance. ![]() What I am getting at is how Kia created a Sorento to slot between the award-winning Telluride (our #VOTY19) and the outgoing Sportage (a new 2023 version is coming – and the media has been falling in love with it). Without waxing too deep into existential pabulum, the current generation Kia Sorento offers all of the balance an active lifestyle person needs without crimping their life. These include moments where “just right” is exactly that – the perfect balance between two extremes providing enough comfort and ease that define the lives we live. In a world full of imbalance, we often seek balance in our lives.
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