2016 Kia Sorento #DriveKia #DriveShop

Last week Drive Shop dropped off a 2016 Kia Sorento for our family to review for a week.  Last year our SUV “died” and we ended up getting a sedan.  I’ve always loved the feel of driving an SUV and the Kia Sorento is a perfect mix of SUV and a sedan.  I loved the style and the color was Snow White Pearl which looked absolutely beautiful when the sunlight hit it!  To say the car was fully loaded would be an understatement.  I think the only things missing were a DVD player and a mini fridge.

The lane departure feature is amazing for those road trips or late night driving.  It gives the alert to let you know when you are starting to shift over into the other lane.  I tried it out by changing lanes without signaling and was just in awe at how the car knew I was leaving my lane.  And nothing more annoying than when you set the car on cruise control and have to keep adjusting it to keep up with the flow of traffic.  You can set it so that the speed will be consistent with 1-3 car lengths ahead of you.  That is just pure genius!  And the alert for your blind spot was pretty cool too. Always seems as though people like to just hang out in your blind spot area just when you’re wanting to switch lanes.  We’ve been in Florida for most of the summer so when I learned that the front driver and passenger seats were equipped with a cooling feature I almost jumped for joy.  Imagine sitting on leather seats after the car has been basking in glory of the Florida sunshine…not pretty!  But within a few moments those seats were so cool that it almost felt like I had put menthol on my back…LOL!  The front and middle also had heated seats, as well as a heated steering wheel, but clearly there was no need to test that out in the summer.  HAHA!

Speaking of Florida heat, the rear door windows also had window shades that were built-in and could easily be adjusted to leave them up or down.

My youngest daughter loved the panoramic sunroof which provided an awesome view while she sat in the 3rd row seats!  And if you have kids that are gadget junkies then you’ll love that the 2016 Kia Sorento is loaded with a ton of USB and 12V plug ports.  It was so nice not having to worry about fighting over 2 outlets.  There were also temperature controls for the 2nd and 3rd row seats so that’s a plus because I LOVE to keep it chilly when I’m driving so I can stay alert, but the passengers can be comfortable at whatever temp they desire.

The Kia Sorento has so many awesome features like the navigation system, satellite radio, Bluetooth, power steering, and a display screen behind the steering wheel.  I could literally type a few more posts sharing how much fun we enjoyed the car!  What was your favorite thing that you learned about the 2016 Kia Sorento?

Now for all the car geeks out there here’s a list of all the techie specs about the car:

Standard Features ~

Mechanical:

• 3.3L V-6 GDI Engine
• 6-Speed Automatic Transmission w/Sportmatic
• Independent Front and Rear Suspension
• Full-time AWD w/Lockable Center Differential
• 19″ Alloy Wheels

Safety:

• Dual Front Advanced Airbags
• Front Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
• Side Curtain Airbags (1st & 2nd rows)
• Anti-Lock Braking System
• Traction Control System
• Electronic Stability Control
• Hill-start Assist Control
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Blind Spot Detection System

Interior, Comfort & Convenience:

• Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
• Infinity Surround Sound Audio System
• UVO eServices Telematics w/Rear Camera Display
• Navigation system w/8″ Display
• SIRIUSXM Satellite Radio w/free 3-month subscription
• Rapid Charge USB Ports/Auxiliary Input Jack
• Bluetooth Wireless Technology
• Front Headrests w/One Touch Control
• Premium Napa Leather Trim Seating (1st & 2nd row)
• Power Adj. Driver’s Seat w/Power Lumbar Support
• Memory Driver’s Seat Position
• Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
• Push Button Start with Smart Key
• Heated Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
• Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
• Drive Mode Select

Exterior:

• Premium LED Fog Lamps/Rear LED Lamps
• Panoramic Roof with Power Sun Shade
• Heated Outside Mirrors w/Turn Signal Indicators
• Smart “Hands Free” Power Liftgate

Warranty:

• 10 Year/100,000 Mile Limited Powertrain Warranty
• 5 Year/60,000 Mile Limited Basic Warranty
• 5 Year/60,000 Mile Roadside Assistance

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price: $43,100

Additional Installed Equipment (in addition to or in place of standard features):

• Snow White Pearl Paint
• Ivory Leather Seat — No Charge
• SXL Technology Package (7 seat) — $2,500
  • Xenon HID Headlights
  • Lane Departure Warning System
  • Forward Collision Warning System
  • Electronic Parking Brake
  • Surround View Monitor
  • Smart Cruise Control

MSRP Including Options: $45,800

*Disclosure: Drive Shop loaned me the Kia Sorento.  All opinions are my own. No form of compensation was received in exchange for this post.*