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A Buyer's Guide to the 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid

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The 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid is a popular three-row midsize SUV with an affordable price tag. The stylish and potent vehicle can be yours from only around $35,000. That's a lot of hybrid SUV for your money.

A Buyer's Guide to the 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid

2021 Overview

The 2021 Sorento Hybrid has a longer wheelbase, which results in more cabin at the same affordable price. The hybrid power plants available with the 2021 Sorento make this affordable car even more affordable to own. A new design gives the SUV a fresh look on the inside and out.

Exterior Appearance

The 2021 body combines sharper lines than before with rounded corners, an updated front grille, and rear light clusters featuring vertical LED strips. Chrome badging and other chrome accents help present the Sorento Hybrid as a more upmarket SUV in the mid-level vehicle class.

Standard Hybrid

The standard hybrid power plant combines a four-cylinder 1.6-liter turbocharged gas-powered engine with a 44-kW electric motor to produce an impressive 227 horsepower. The standard configuration has a solid amount of power for a traditional hybrid while providing excellent fuel efficiency in a front-wheel-drive SUV.

Plug-In Hybrid

The plug-in hybrid power plant uses a gas-powered engine combined with a massive 66.9-kW electric motor to produce a sensational 261 horsepower. The plugin-in hybrid provides around 30 miles of pure electric range, which is excellent if you commute 15 miles to work or use your vehicle locally.

AWD

If you choose the plug-in hybrid power plant, you also get the advantage of an all-wheel-drive SUV. The system adjusts the amount of power to the front and rear wheels automatically for the most traction.

Fuel Economy

The hybrid power plant provides for excellent fuel economy. The standard hybrid will earn drivers 39 mpg around the town and 35 mpg on the highway. The plug-in hybrid delivers a combined 37 mpg for city and freeway and city use.

Paddle Transmission

Drivers will love the paddle transmission levers on either side of the steering wheel. The six-speed transmission that comes with the hybrid 2021 Sorento is quick to change gears by itself or when drivers pull on the paddle levers.

Interior Design

The cabin is an impressive-looking space when you first climb in. The interior uses a mix of materials and accents, including black gloss plastic, brushed aluminum-type trim, and soft-touch plastics and leather, to give an extra touch of luxury to this affordable midsize SUV.

Passenger Comfort

The 2021 Sorento Hybrid is larger than previous models in all directions. You will notice the ample space for six passengers immediately. Everyone has plenty of leg and headroom.

Infotainment

The standard infotainment system with an 8.0-inch touchscreen comes with all the connectivity you and your family need. An optional 10.3-inch touchscreen, a wireless charging pad, and a 12-speaker Bose sound system are also available. Drivers will also be interested in upgrading to the 12.3 digital instrument panel to accompany the upgraded infotainment system.

Cargo Area

The dedicated cargo space has a capacity of around 13 cubic feet. You can increase the cargo space by folding down the third and second rows of seating to carry the bulkiest items.

The 2021 Hybrid Sorento also comes with a host of driver-assistance technologies and much more. Find out for yourself with Crain Kia of Fort Smith now.

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