2016 Kia Sorento 2.4L LX Review, Specs, Release and Price

2016 Kia Sorento 2.4L LX Review, Specs, Release and Price - Energizing the 2016 Kia Sorento is a four-cylinder motor that experts review doesn’t have enough power. They say the optionally available V6 and turbocharged four-cylinder engines generate adequate impact. They add that the Sorento's conventional automated gearbox easily changes equipment. With the base motor, the 2016 Sorento profits an EPA-estimated 21/29 mpg city/highway. That’s good for the class. The Kia Sorento has managed managing and a relaxed drive, according to evaluators. They're pleased that the guiding is distinct and gives the car owner lots of road reviews.

Reviewers think the remodeled 2016 Kia Sorento has a attractive cottage design and top-notch materials. The Sorento offers more freight area than many other two-row midsize SUVs, and auto reporters review the area behind the optionally available third-row chairs is more useful than that in the 2015 model. Reviewers agree that the first- and second-row chairs are huge and relaxed, while the third row has enough room for children. The 2016 Sorento comes conventional with Wireless, a USB slot and satellite tv radio. Optional features include a 10-speaker Infinity surround-sound speakers, a spectacular sunroof, Kia's UVO infotainment program, a rearview digicam, a 360-degree digicam program, flexible cruise management, back vehicle parking receptors, sightless spot tracking, back cross traffic tracking, forward accident caution, road leaving caution, vicinity key, dual-zone automated heating and cooling and routing with an 8-inch touchscreen technology. The 8-inch touchscreen technology has distinct design, evaluators review, and the Infinity speakers has great audio quality.

Features

Comfort
Audio system with AM/FM radio, CD player (reads MP3 format) and satellite radio
Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
Six speakers
Roof antenna
Cruise control
Trip computer: includes average speed, average fuel economy, current fuel economy and range for remaining fuel
Alloy-look trim and none
Remote power locks ; automatic locking
Upgraded cloth/velour upholstery premium cloth
Driver bucket front seat manual height, front passenger seat bucket front seat
40/20/40 rear seats: manual recline
Tilt telescoping steering wheel
Power steering type
Front cup holders
Ventilation system with micro filter
Climate control
Body-color heated driver and passenger power door mirrors with turn signals
Front and rear windows with one-touch on two windows
Exterior
Front and rear alloy wheels: 17" x 7.0"
Roof spoiler
Black front and rear bumpers
Front and rear 235/65-17 and all-season tires
Safety
ABS
Four-wheel disc brakes: two ventilated
Rear camera parking distance sensors
Electronic traction control (via ABS & engine management)
Headlights: low beam bulb with projector beam lenses
Headlight control with dusk sensor
Intelligent driver and passenger front airbag
Front side airbag
Front and rear curtain airbag
Anti-theft protection
Two active height-adjustable front seat head restraints, three height-adjustable rear seat head restraints
Height adjustable driver and passenger front seat belts with pre-tensioners
Rear seat belt, passenger rear seat belt, 3-point center rear seat belt
Intermittent windshield wipers
Technical
Engine: 2.4L Theta II in-line 4 DOHC and variable valve timing
Gasoline direct fuel injection
Primary fuel type: unleaded
Power (SAE): 185 hp @ 6,000 rpm; 178 ft lb of torque @ 4,000 rpm
Independent front strut suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs, independent rear multi-link suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs
Transmission: automatic with manual mode and floor shifter

Specifications

Engine

cc: 2359
Liters: 2.4
bore: 88.0
stroke: 97.0
compression ratio: 11.3 (comp ratio)
number of cylinders: 4
configuration: in-line
valve gear type: double overhead cam (DOHC)
variable valve timing/camshaft: yes
number of valves per cylinder: 4

Power

measurement standard: SAE
Maximum power kW: 138 (kW)
Maximum power hp/PS: 185 (hp/PS)
rpm for maximum power: 6000 (rpm max hp)
maximum torque lb ft: 178 (max torq lb ft)
maximum torque Nm: 241 (max torq Nm)
rpm for maximum torque: 4000 (rpm max torq)

Power steering

vehicle speed proportional: no
type: electric
variable rack: -

Transmission

Transmission type: automatic
number of speeds: 6
mode select (auto only): no
manual mode (auto only): yes
shift lever location: floor
1st gear ratio :1: 4.639 (1st)
2nd gear ratio :1: 2.826 (2nd)
3rd gear ratio :1: 1.841 (3rd)
4th gear ratio :1: 1.386 (4th)
5th gear ratio :1: 1.000 (5th)
6th gear ratio :1: 0.772 (6th)
reverse gear ratio :1: 3.588 (rev)
low/high gear ranges: no
manual sequential: no
automatic mode - manual: no
transmission description: automatic with manual mode (auto with man)

Suspension

type: multi-link
type: strut
stabilizer bar: yes
location: front (frt)
location: rear
wheel dependence: independent (ind)
spring type: coil

Wheels

location: front
location: rear
rim type: alloy
rim diameter: 17
rim width: 7.0 (rim wid)
wheel covers: no
locking wheel nuts: yes

Tires

location: front
location: rear
tire width: 235 (tire wid)
tire profile: 65
tire rating: H
type: all seasons
official brochure tire size: yes

Steering wheel

type: leather covered
type: plastic
height adjustment: yes
telescopic adjustment: yes
electric adjustment: no
heated: no
multi-function: yes
easy entry: none

Disc brakes

number of: 4
number of ventilated discs: 2

Brake assist system

Fuel system

injection/carburetion: gasoline direct injection (gas dir inj)

Fuel tank

type: main
capacity (l): 71 (cap (l))
capacity (gal): 18.8 (cap (gal))

Weights

gross vehicle weight (kg): 2280 (gvw (kg))
published curb weight (kg): 1680 (curb wt (kg))
gross trailer weight braked (kg): 907 (GTW braked)
gross trailer weight unbraked (kg): 748 (GTW unbraked)
payload allowance (kg): 600 (payload (kg))
gross vehicle weight (lbs): 5026 (gvw (lbs))
published curb weight (lbs): 3704 (curb wt (lbs))
gross trailer weight braked (lbs): 2000 (GTW braked)
gross trailer weight unbraked (lbs): 1650 (GTW unbraked)
payload allowance (lbs): 1322 (payload (lbs)

2016 Kia Sorento 2.4L LX Review, Specs, Release and Price

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