Interior Design and Special Features

Despite its modest pricing, the 2009 Kia Sorento exhibits solid build quality with decent interior materials. The front seats are comfortable and controls are simple enough, but the overall look and design of the interior falls a bit behind the times. The rear bench is wide enough to accommodate three adults, but taller passengers may find legroom lacking. The versatile 60/40 split rear seats fold flat for about 66 cubic feet of cargo space, which is a bit less than what's offered by top crossover competitors.

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    Manual climate control system
    1. Fan speed control knob 2. Mode selection knob 3. Temperature control knob 4. Air conditioning button (if equipped) 5. Air intake control button 6. Rear window defroster button (if equipped ...

    Remote keyless entry
    ➀ Lock ( ) All doors are locked if the lock button is pressed. ➁ Unlock ( ) Two turn unlock mode The driver's door is unlocked if the unlock button is pressed once. All doors ...

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