2021 Kia Sorento SX Turbo, ditch the Telluride? Here's why you should pick the new Sorento.

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2021 Kia Sorento SX Turbo, ditch the Telluride? Here's why should you pick the new Sorento.
STUNNING ALL-NEW 2021 KIA SORENTO SETS A NEW SUV BENCHMARK
More off-road capability: New X-Line trim features 1.0-in. higher ground clearance, improved approach/departure angles, more advanced AWD with snow-mode and a more robust roof rack than outgoing Sorento
More performance capabilities: New 2.5-Turbo option with 281 horsepower and 311-lb-ft of torque mated to a segment-exclusive 8-speed wet-clutch DCT for more responsive around-town or mountain-pass driving
New Turbo-Hybrid powertrain: Features 42 additional horsepower and nearly 50% better fuel economy than outgoing Sorento base engine1
Most Powerful HEV in its class1: 227-horsepower and estimated 37 MPG combined
Available Plug-in Hybrid option with 261 horsepower and an estimated 30 miles of pure electric driving range
More interior flexibility: Improved passenger and cargo room than outgoing Sorento, and available second-row captain’s chairs, allowing buyers to select either 4+2 or 5+2 seating.
Best-in-class overall passenger volume2
More Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS) now standard: New Sorento adds Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Rear Occupant Alert
Available new Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Parallel exit
Available new Passenger Safe Exit Assist
Available new Blind View Monitor
Four engines are offered on the 2021 Sorento engine specs, including two internal combustion powerplants and two electrified motors in both front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) configurations:
2.5-liter GDI 4-cylinder
8-speed automatic transmission
191 horsepower and 181 lb.-ft. torque
FWD or AWD
AWD system uses torque-vectoring with center-locking differential to provide extra power to rear wheels in slippery conditions4
Estimated combined (city and highway) 27 mpg (2 mpg increase over previous Sorento)
2.5-liter GDI 4-cylinder Turbo
Segment exclusive 8-speed wet dual clutch automatic transmission
281 horsepower and 311 lb.-ft. torque
FWD or AWD
3,500 lbs. of towing capability5
Estimated combined 25 mpg (3 mpg increase over previous V6 Sorento)
1.6-liter GDI 4-cylinder Turbo Hybrid with 44 kW electric motor
6-speed automatic transmission
227 horsepower
1.5 kWh battery
FWD
Estimated 39 MPG city / 35 highway / 37 combined
1.6-liter GDI 4-cylinder Turbo Plug-in Hybrid with 66.9 kW electric motor (available in 2021)
6-speed automatic transmission
261 horsepower
13.8 kWh battery
Estimated 30-mile all-electric range
AWD
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@johnholst 3 жыл бұрын

Kia was incredibly smart with the Sorento. This is on the small side of the mid-sized three row cross overs. Whereas, the Telluride is on the larger end of this class. The Sorento is quicker and much more nimble than the Telluride. These two Kias offer very distinct choices! Both great imo!

@waynenicholas1493 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your reviews. Great work. 👍🏾. Plus, seeing a Mississauga bus drive by was pretty cool.

@edasmono4110 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Sam. You cannot deny your reaction when you first hit the gas...it’s good to see performance in this segment. I have a 3 row. Two kids and a wife (before she left me). Used the 3rd row when Grandma needed to come with us at times. It was only used on occasion, which was perfect. But with the 3rd row down, I loved the cargo room. I’m going to test drive this model.

@SamCarLegion 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@johnholst 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice review Sam. Looks like the Canadian model is better equipped than the American model. Still not as good as the Korean spec model. We also get quilted Napa leather, a beautiful two tone steering wheel, and the rotary shifter that adds "smaht pahk". I really love this new Sorento!

@Briguy1027 3 жыл бұрын

With the third row up you can stack shopping bags from the grocery store without them moving around all over in a bigger trunk. And of course if you want more space you just bring the third row down.

@mcee1993 3 жыл бұрын

Just purchased this a couple days ago or my wife and our family car and my lord I’m amazed love this car worth every penny also got the forte GT line for myself amazing car as well

@3vil8unny 3 жыл бұрын

we almost picked up an atlas thank f we found this we have this exact model and it's the most amazing vehicle I've ever seen.

@59Schnauzermom 3 жыл бұрын

It’s an awesome vehicle I bought one from Classic Kia in Beaumont Texas

@TheDanceluver37 3 жыл бұрын

Good looking ride. That blind spot feature is awesome.

@wonseong4545 3 жыл бұрын

best in segment for sure.

@derrekb4501 3 жыл бұрын

Why didn’t Kia use the new redesigned logo ? The old logo gotta go....the suv is gorgeous

@trueflamexp7297 2 жыл бұрын

Great review. Thanks.

@orangeholder 2 жыл бұрын

We went with the Xline version of the Sorento. Couldn’t be happier - lack of truck space resolved with roof rails and cargo box if needed.

@danielgoldberg2129 3 жыл бұрын

In your comparison to the Telluride you didn’t mention the difference in the width. It looks like the middle row seats are pretty close together in the Sorento.

@ranimbill9331 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, what colour blue is this please

@guizarbg 3 жыл бұрын

Great SUV! You can compare it against GLB, CX9, Highlander all similarly priced. Hopefully you can review the plug-in when available.

@SamCarLegion 3 жыл бұрын

Noted!

@cozmageorge793 3 жыл бұрын

This trim u have come with optional ambient lights? And can i get it with white exterior color.? I think this Sorento will look gorgeous with white exterior color in my opinion. I never see one with white exterior color I only see these with blue exterior

@sarahdesmarais985 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great! I love how you did your KIA review in the GM/Caddy dealership lot! 🤣 any intel into where this particular model is manufactured (the Canadian version). One source had said Georgia USA and I think it would be a bonus to support North American made if this is true. Thanks for the very thorough review & tour!

@SamCarLegion 3 жыл бұрын

😊

@SamCarLegion 3 жыл бұрын

made in USA

@sarahdesmarais985 3 жыл бұрын

@@SamCarLegion wow! Ok this makes things even more interesting! Thank you!

@johnholst 3 жыл бұрын

@@SamCarLegion Right! All the models for Europe and Asia are made in Hwaseong, Korea. All North American (non-hybrid) models are made in Georgia.

@melcapone54 Жыл бұрын

Is the sapphire blue a candy paint (code du2)?

@tts8297 3 жыл бұрын

Sam - this or the new Santa Fe - assuming they're both 2-row?

@waynedahms3885 3 жыл бұрын

Great review Sam, I am currently looking at the Sorento and the Sante Fe as the next vehicle to buy.I was wondering if the top line model in the Sorento has memory seats,ventilated front seats,and heated second row seats?Would like to see a comparison between these two when you have time.Thanks.

@SamCarLegion 3 жыл бұрын

It has all three. Comparison coming soon

@avirgilio71 2 жыл бұрын

Not only does it have memory settings, it has TWO for every user profile, and there are THREE profiles users can set up!

@jean-pierregennaoui7282 3 жыл бұрын

Great review... and from Canada!! How about comparing it to the 2022 MDX? Not the same price range, but the more affordable of the luxury 3 row SUV’s

@SamCarLegion 3 жыл бұрын

That would be unfair i would say

@jean-pierregennaoui7282 3 жыл бұрын

@@SamCarLegion I understand , but you keep on seeing reviews saying KIA’s are featuring a lot of upscale amenities and nobody is putting the luxury SUV’s to a head to head comparison... For someone looking to upgrade my 2016 Sorento ( wich I really like ), I cannot find a review that can show en me if the price difference is worth it between a KIA/ Hyundai or a Lexus, Acura or even a German car...

@rakhsiprayogo82 3 жыл бұрын

What it's This Color From Kia Sorento 2021

@comeawaywithem139 3 жыл бұрын

Heyyy!!!! I just got this car @ Mississauga Kia! Probably the same one In the video

@SamCarLegion 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations 🥳

@59Schnauzermom 3 жыл бұрын

I got this same one at Kia Clasic in Beaumont Texas

@fi9865 3 жыл бұрын

Still waiting for your Defender snow video :)

@SamCarLegion 3 жыл бұрын

It will come :))

@tavo3234 Жыл бұрын

Can we get a comparison worth the Sorento, Outlander, GLB, CX9, and Highlander..? Let's face it the Highlander and CX9 are smaller midsize 3rd rows...

@silentrefusal9911 3 жыл бұрын

that lack of bench seat in 2nd row in the top trim is an absolute deal breaker for me

$@fracos3535$

@fracos3535 3 жыл бұрын

when does the hybrid models come to dealers in Ontario?

@SamCarLegion 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure if there will be any as far as I know

@christianjimenez6004 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder why KIA didn't change the logo on Sorento 2021.

@mikeb6359 3 жыл бұрын

Let’s see a comparison to the RDX, SantaFe and Mazda cx6. Thanks

@SamCarLegion 3 жыл бұрын

That doesn’t seem fair

@lSeKToRl 3 жыл бұрын

I'm seeing features in Canadian sx not offered in American sx prestige xline.

@SamCarLegion 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@kendrellgriffin3592 2 жыл бұрын

What is that car dealership Avenue there's car dealership after car dealership in a row

@stockey 3 жыл бұрын

do a parking brake start. put the parking brake, rev the engine and let the parking brake.

@stephenhendricks103 3 жыл бұрын

Contrary to the comment in the review, as far as I know all Sorentos sold in Canada are AWD. That's understandable considering most of Canada's winter climate where AWD is a far more popular configuration than in the US. Furthermore, coupling the more powerful turbo engine with FWD is not necessarily a good choice anyway since the prodigious torque is difficult to manage without significant torque steer and wheel hop in a front wheel drive configuration. Unfortunately, some of the other differences between Canadian and US spec Sorentos are more difficult to understand as anything other than cost cutting measures. The thigh extension for the driver offered in the previous generation has been dropped in the US version of the Sorento. Four way lumbar support is likewise gone, reduced to two way. The most grievous deletion in the US version, however, is driver seat memory. Our 2018 Sorento is driven by my wife, my teenage daughter, and myself. Having settings for at least two drivers is more than a minor feature. Its deletion in the US spec of the new generation comes close to a deal breaker and is especially puzzling in a "family" SUV. All in all the two Sorentos my family has owned (2012 and 2018) have been "Goldilocks" vehicles for us. The same overall size as the Ford Edge, Hyundai Santa Fe, and the Honda Passport, the third row of the Sorento is usually stored under the cargo floor but when we need it to transport six or seven passengers for a local trip it's a huge convenience compared to taking two vehicles. The fact that the US version is missing a number of features available in Korea is understandable considering that in Asia the Sorento doesn't compete against either the Telluride (sold almost exclusively in North America) nor does it face significant competition from Honda, Toyota, Nissan, or so-called "American" brands. (e.g. Ford, Chevy, Jeep/Dodge). In effect, in Korea the Sorento's rivals are base level versions of luxury brands. More puzzling is why the Canadian spec Sorento offers a number of premium features missing from the US version.

@SamCarLegion 3 жыл бұрын

I have people watching from the US as well.

@stephenhendricks103 3 жыл бұрын

@@SamCarLegion Including me. :)

@SamCarLegion 3 жыл бұрын

In the usa the offer fwd

@stephenhendricks103 3 жыл бұрын

@@SamCarLegion That's correct. And with the base NA engine, it's probably fine. Moving up to the turbo 4 banger, however, makes AWD a far better choice.

@realdeal173 3 жыл бұрын

Tell me you're an American without telling me you're an American... Whining about having to manually adjust the seats in my vehicle is a MAJOR problem and potentially a deal breaker. Meanwhile the world experiences life changing problems.

@asdaqaliasdaqali3281 3 жыл бұрын

Wow Kia sorento Top up goooood

@IronGuardLegionnaire 3 жыл бұрын

I just wish the center stack didnt look so bad

@truth959 3 жыл бұрын

Kia should offer a 3rd row delete option.

@tutigseg 3 жыл бұрын

I might actually agree with you on the Sorento being a better choice than the Telluride it is cheaper to maintain, better gas milage but if you can afford the Telluride why not get the Telluride instead? :)

@SamCarLegion 3 жыл бұрын

I think the Sorento looks better and drives way better

@lSeKToRl 3 жыл бұрын

@@SamCarLegion Same... Telluride is one fat bulbous boy.

@f8widescat392 2 жыл бұрын

Bro the telluride ain't that much more. Way more performance in the sorento.

@avirgilio71 2 жыл бұрын

I bought the Sorento over the Telluride because I didn't want it to be so labourous getting around the vehicle after being parked in the garage. Also, have you ever washed a Telluride roof???

@kpcasey 3 жыл бұрын

Would love it if it had an option for no 3rd row and just a bench 2nd row (would prevent dogs from getting through). I only hope the new Tucson will have the same power.

@SamCarLegion 3 жыл бұрын

It has a 3rd row

@kpcasey 3 жыл бұрын

@@SamCarLegion Thanks Sam. Read what I said again and see what you missed. I said it would be great if it didn't have one. I know it has a 3rd row.

@SamCarLegion 3 жыл бұрын

@@kpcasey misread it. I need my morning coffee lol just woke up

@Faisal-sf1gh 3 жыл бұрын

Sorento S.

@kpcasey 3 жыл бұрын

@@Faisal-sf1gh NOT Sorento S. Why is it if we don't want a 3rd row, we have to settle for the anemic non-turbo engine and fewer interior/safety comforts? PPpttthhh to that. No sense. I've sat and driven in both, while the Santa Fe is the configuration that meets my needs, I am not a fan of the Santa Fe interior/center console and especially push button drive selector. Swap the Santa Fe seating/storage options with the Sorento, and I would have a Sorento SX Prestige AWD right now.

@harpreetbhatiani5228 3 жыл бұрын

Does this car have ambient lighting ?

@SamCarLegion 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@harpreetbhatiani5228 3 жыл бұрын

@@SamCarLegion also in the second row ?

@SamCarLegion 3 жыл бұрын

I believe so

@59Schnauzermom 3 жыл бұрын

I need someone to tell me how to turn on my smart cruise

@SamCarLegion 3 жыл бұрын

What trim do you have?

@59Schnauzermom 3 жыл бұрын

SX Prestige

@kenramsey6108 3 жыл бұрын

KIA made at least one fatal flaw. They do not offer Driver Seat Memory on any trims, including the SX-Prestige. This is a MUST HAVE feature for households with more than one driver. Come on KIA...fix this flaw!

@SamCarLegion 3 жыл бұрын

They do in Canada?

@tomernst577 3 жыл бұрын

No third row in the Canadian Santa Fe.

@SamCarLegion 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@eoved1 3 жыл бұрын

How the Sorento competes the Santa Fe .

@williamhoodtn 2 жыл бұрын

IMHO: You don't need launch control on a 3-row SUV.

@tonyserrato1757 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to get ours me and the wife have been eyeing a new car so when we have kids we're ready few more months and will have some debt paid off

@elcabopr 3 жыл бұрын

They forgot memory seats. That’s a dealbreaker for me.

@johnm5495 3 жыл бұрын

Hold your horses, the Santa Fe is coming and is way better in every department.

@SamCarLegion 3 жыл бұрын

Just reviewed it. The Santa fe is great, the kia sorento is better

@johnfr2389 3 жыл бұрын

@@SamCarLegion I am cross-shopping these two cars. I like Santa Fe for heated seats on second row and regular bench instead of captain chairs. I however prefer the Sorento's exterior and interior design (dash, transmission, center console). I hate that X-Line (in Canada) is not offered with higher trims. Hard to decide.

@SamCarLegion 3 жыл бұрын

Sorento for me. Video coming soon of both

@johnholst 3 жыл бұрын

John...I love the Santa Fe as well. But I prefer the styling of the Sorento. But you're right about the bench seat. I wish they at least offered it as an option in the top Sorento.