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At a starting price of $34,000, the 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid EX is a beautiful machine.
With this three-row SUV you get a panoramic sunroof, front park assist, a smart cruise control and full collision avoidance.
In the rear of this vehicle you get a smart, adjustable tailgate. You might think you don’t need it, but it comes in handy when packing sports equipment or camping gear into the back. It’s easy to work and convenient, both of which are great because we all know tech that requires you to close one eye and stand on one leg to make it work.
So let’s get down to the looks, which is really the first impression this Kia makes and it is a strong impression. I like that it looks sporty and fun, particularly because you can choose from more than five alloy wheels that range from 17 to 20 inches.
The front of this vehicle has a wider Tiger Nose grille that is the signature of the Kia SUVs.
You can now see how great it looks when it covers the entire front. And there are plenty of LED upgrades to the lights including the running lamps and headlights that give it a modern and confident feel.
The Kia Sorento Hybrid EX’s LED taillights ride high and tall on the rear of the vehicle. It’s clear that its design was incorporated comprehensively into the overall look and it makes the difference because the lines and personality come together well.
Inside you get captain’s chairs in the second row, which continues the luxury and comfort that is important to the overall feel of this SUV. It feels like luxury for a price that is attainable, one of Kia’s hallmarks.
Inside you also get a 10.25-inch touchscreen and the popular Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but with wireless technology that stretches to the phone chargers. That’s a nice feature for pretty much everyone, especially the kids.
As for the engine, the 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid EX is equipped with a 1.6-liter, turbo 4-cylinder with a powertrain that is a hybrid. You can also get a 2.5-liter engine and even a 1.6-liter turbo hybrid that has plug-in technology. This is an important feature for the future as everyone understands that climate change is not coming — it’s here and we need to address it every day.
All of this comes together to produce 227 horsepower with 258 pound-feet of torque. At the end of the day, I like the speediness of this wonderful SUV that continues the power of the Kia brand. It helps me see that there are more hybrid choices, particularly for six-row SUVs that are both affordable and luxurious.
Give the 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid EX a drive before you decide. It will give you something to think about before you plunk down that deposit for a new car.
