Leftlane’s bottom line
Kia is no longer content to be the butt of jokes or the car of last resort for those who may be fiscally challenged.
Although still very much a Hyundai rival, Kia finally has a design language and style of its own. The brand is making all the right moves, unlike a certain Japanese rival that seems to make all the wrong decisions these days.
This particular Korean firm is succeeding in their quest to become a tier-one import that won’t cause anyone to have to explain their purchases. Competing brands should do well to look over their shoulders for there is a new contender gaining on them.
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Interior overview
1. Door lock/unlock button
2. Power window switches
3. Outside rearview mirror control switch (if equipped)
4. Hood release lever
5. Instrument panel illumination (if equipped)
6. Electronic st ...
Interior Design and Special Features
The Sorento's interior is class-competitive in both design and materials,
with a look that is restrained but sophisticated. Dashboard plastics are hard to
the touch but look good. The audio and cl ...
Driving Impressions
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sporty handling on par with that of most peers. Should you push too hard through
a corner, the standard stability and tract ...