One of the more popular vehicles at our dealership serving Newburgh NY is the 2021 Kia Sorento and it’s better than ever! That’s because it retains what made this model win numerous awards last year like IIHS Top Safety Pick and U.S. News & World Report’s Best 3-Row SUV For the Money, while providing an updated appearance, more versatile capability & new features.
And you can see the new look and feel of this SUV in all 5 available trim levels, each offering either FWD or AWD. These are comprised of the following versions:
- 2021 Kia Sorento LX
- 2021 Kia Sorento S
- 2021 Kia Sorento EX
- 2021 Kia Sorento SX
- 2021 Kia Sorento SX-Prestige
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There are also 4 engine options to choose from to give you the power and/or reduction in carbon footprint that you desire. You can now pick from the following powertrains for your Sorento:
- 191-hp 2.5L GDI 4-cylinder engine with 8-speed automatic transmission & a combined fuel economy increase by an EPA-estimated 2 mpg vs the previous Sorento
- 281-hp 2.5L GDI 4-cylinder Turbo engine with exclusive 8-speed wet dual-clutch automatic transmission that ups the combined fuel efficiency by an EPA-estimated 3 mpg & towing capability to 3,500 lbs
- 227-hp 1.6L GDI 4-cylinder Turbo Hybrid engine with a 44-kW electric motor, 1.5-kWh battery & fuel economy rated at up to an EPA-estimated 39 mpg city & 35 mpg highway
- 261-hp 1.6L GDI 4-cylinder Turbo Plug-in Hybrid engine with 66.9-kW electric motor, 13.8-kWh battery & an EPA-estimated all-electric driving range of 30 miles
2021 Kia Sorento’s Revamped Look Inside & Out
Let’s start with the redesign of the Sorento. The exterior provides a combination of modern lines & curves and accenting with high-tech detailing that can be seen in the following places:
- Kia’s “tiger nose” front end featuring new “eyeline” daytime running lamp details & a wide grille
- Separate headlamp & daytime running lamp modules to emphasize each technology
- Hood edge wrapping around the body side & seamlessly connecting into the rear shoulder line
- Muscular & athletic profile with a sharp side character line Dynamic wave-shaped C pillar base
- 6 different alloy wheel design options ranging from 17" to 20"
The interior of every 2021 Kia Sorento at our dealership serving Kingston NY provides a theme of “Refined Boldness” through the use of unexpected materials inside the cabin such as:
- Bright satin finishes
- Vertical center air vents that provide a strong presence
- Available metal texture & open-pore wood inlays
- Optional leather embossed quilt pattern
Improved Performance for the 2021 Kia Sorento
When you think about a SUV, you think about its versatility and ability to handle any challenge you throw at it. And the redesigned Kia Sorento does just that thanks to added flexibility through these updates:
- Nearly 1.4" wheelbase increase, resulting in added room inside
- Overall weight reduction by 119 lbs
- 4% increase in tensile strength on average
- More durable aluminum bumper plate
- Multi-load-path body structure to better distribute kinetic energy from impact
- Improvements in acceleration, ride and handling & noise vibration and harshness
If you’re really into off-roading in Upstate New York, the 2021 Kia Sorento SX-Prestige X-Line Appearance Package is offered that uses torque-on-demand AWD with center locking differential & downhill descent control. Not to mention exclusives such as:
- 8.3" ride height, an increase by 1.0" over other Sorento models
- Snow Mode that’ll come in handy in our area’s harsh winters
- Unique 20-inch alloy wheels
- Bridge-type roof rack to make bringing cargo along for the ride more convenient
- Improved approach & departure angles
More New & Returning Amenities
The 2021 Kia Sorento is all about giving you & your family what you want out of a SUV. And at our dealership serving New Windsor NY, here are a few added features you’ll love:
- Bose Premium audio system with 12 high-performance speakers, Bose Centerpoint technology & dynamic speed compensation
- Available 10.25" touchscreen display with haptic feedback buttons & multi-connection Bluetooth wireless connectivity for 2 smartphones at the same time
- Split-screen functionality
- Up to 8 USB charging ports
- Improved charging time for the available wireless smartphone charging pad
- Available 12.3" full digital meter cluster
- Surround view monitor for a 360-degree perspective of what's around your SUV when parking
- Blind view monitor to project live video of the adjacent lanes in the instrument cluster
Speaking of safety, the 2021 Sorento now offers 16 Kia Drive Wise advanced driver-assistance systems. Driver attention warning, intelligent speed limit assist, lane following assist and forward collision-avoidance assist & collision warning with pedestrian detection come standard, while these ones are available:
- Cyclist detection
- Blind spot collision avoidance assist & blind spot collision avoidance with parallel exit
- Navigation-based smart cruise control-curve
- Forward collision avoidance assist
- Rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist
- Parking collision avoidance assist & parking distance warning-reverse
- Highway driving assist
- Safe exit assist
You can also stay connected to your Sorento through the UVO link telematics suite of functions. Among them are:
- On-demand find my car that’s paired with the surround view monitor to show where your car is parked
- Last mile navigation for walking directions to your final destination if you're vehicle is parked up to 1.2 miles away
- Smart speaker integration for devices with Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa
- Emergency notifications like rear occupancy alert, 911 connect & roadside assistance
- Voice assist for in-vehicle settings
Dutchess Kia is here to help you find the redesigned 2021 Kia Sorento that works best for your needs & budget at our Poughkeepsie NY dealership location. Contact our team today to learn more about this SUV or when you’ll be able to take one for a test drive!
