2014 Kia Sorento debuts in Los Angeles

By George on November 30th, 2012

The new redesigned Kia Sorento has made its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show ahead of its market launch in the first quarter of 2013.

The redesigned Sorento has more than 80 percent new or significantly redesigned parts, including both visual and also technological enhancements such as UVO eServices, the next generation of voice activated telematics system, and Kia’s first-ever blind spot detection system.

The all-aluminum 3.3-liter GDI V6 produces 290 horsepower and 252 lb-ft. of torque. It’s available optionally on the LX and EX, while residing as standard equipment in the LX V6, EX V6, SX and SX Limited.

Power is routed to either the front wheels or, optionally, to all four using an enhanced Torque On Demand all-wheel drive system.

There is also a 2.4-liter GDI four-cylinder engine with 191 hp, now as standard equipment in the LX and EX, replacing the previously-standard 2.4-liter MPI 4-cylinder.

Regardless of engine or driveline choice, the Sorento comes standard with a six-speed automatic transmission.