Safety
Full-length side curtain airbags, antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, a tire-pressure monitoring system and a driver knee airbag come standard across all trim levels. The Sorento earned a top five-star NHTSA rating in front and rear side impact crash tests and an "Acceptable" rating (the second highest of four) in the IIHS' frontal-offset crash test.
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Theft-alarm system
Theft alarm system will not operate when
the ignition key is in the ignition switch.
If the lock button on the transmitter is
pressed when the key is not in the ignition
and any vehicle door or ...
Overview
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Powertrains and Performance
All Sorento trim levels come standard with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine
rated at 175 horsepower and 169 pound-feet of torque. The base model has a
six-speed manual transmission, while the othe ...