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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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 a ...
Automatic transaxle
Automatic transaxle operation
The automatic transaxle has 6 forward
speeds and one reverse speed. The individual
speeds are selected automatically,
depending on the position of the shift
lever. ...
Vehicle certification label
The vehicle certification label attached
on the driver’s side center pillar gives the
vehicle identification number (VIN). ...


