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Kia Sorento Towing Capacity

2019 Kia Sorento Towing Capacity
Who doesn't love an impressive SUV with awesome tech and a sleek look? This great car makes you want to get in and go! Some of your excursions will need the accompaniment of a camper, boat, or trailer. Let's look at the 2019 Kia Sorento towing capacity for each trim. With 7 trim options, knowing the Kia Sorento towing capacity will help plan future adventures, save a few bucks, and answer some questions. Am I able to pull my own trailer or do I need to rent a Uhaul? Can I pull my camper? Let's take a look at the 2 different Kia Sorento towing capacities and which trim has what. 2019 Kia Sorento

Kia Sorento Towing Capacity

L and LX Trims

These trim levels come with a 2.4 liter DOHC 16-valve I-4 engine with Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI). You can expect a powerful 185 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque. Both the L trim and LX trim have a towing capacity of 2,000 lbs.

LX V6, S V6, EX V6, SX, AND SX Limited Trims

The upper Sorento trim levels have a little more power than the L and LX. Under the hood, you can find a 3.3 liter DOHC 24-valve V6 with Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI). With more power at 290 hp and 252 lb-ft of torque, you can tow a larger load! The towing capacities for these trims top at 3,500 lbs. for FWD and 5,000 lbs for AWD. Quite impressive! You'll be cruising with all your gear happily in the Sorento. Not to mention, the added safety technology and features that come standard on ALL trim levels.
  • Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
  • Traction Control System (TCS)
  • Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD)
  • Brake Assist System (BAS)
  • Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)
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2021 Kia Sorento: Mid-Size SUV - Features, Safety & more

Conquer the day. Your own way. The all-new Sorento lineup is ready for any adventure. With bold style, confidence-inspiring capability, and a range of powerful new engines, including an available turbocharged hybrid. more View Inventory New Hybrid Powertrain up to 37 MPG Combined Standard Auto Emergency Braking Technology Standard 7-Passenger Seating SORENTO X-LINE Rugged good looks. Paint: Aruba Stone View Inventory POWERTRAINS New powertrains for new adventures. No matter what road you wander, approach it with the confidence of one of Sorento's new available turbocharged powertrain options. All powertrains include a 10 year/100,00 mile limited warranty. 2.5L GDI 2.5L Turbo 1.6L Turbo Hybrid PERFORMANCE Power through anything. Adaptive All-Wheel Drive with Lock Mode Constantly monitors road conditions and distributes power to the appropriate wheels to enhance traction and control. Torque Vectoring Cornering Control Helps increase cornering stability by automatically applying braking force to the front and rear inside-corner wheels. Hill-Start Assist Control Engineered to assist on steep inclines by automatically holding brake pressure for two seconds when you disengage the brake pedal. All-Weather Performance One of four drive modes, Snow Mode is engineered to help reduce wheelspin for enhanced control in snow. KIA DRIVE WISE Avoid life's obstacles. Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go Available SCC can maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead and bring Sorento to a stop in traffic. Navigation-based information can also adapt to changing speed limits and upcoming curves. 1 Blind Spot Assistance A blind spot monitor gives a heads-up view on the dash, while available Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist-Rear can also alert drivers to other vehicles and intervene with the brakes in some cases.2 360º Surround View Monitor Take the guess-work out of parking and low-speed maneuvering with a complete aerial view that's created by five cameras and displayed on the touch screen. 3 Rear Occupant Alert Get alerted if the rear seat is occupied when exiting the vehicle, or get a notification to your compatible device if the vehicle senses movement inside while you're away. 4 Parking Collision Avoidance Available Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance can alert the driver or hit the brakes if a collision is imminent while reversing out of a parking spot. 5 Forward Collision-Avoidance Assistance Standard FCA can help avoid collisions with cars and pedestrians ahead, while available Junction Turning Assist can detect oncoming vehicles while turning through an intersection. 6 Safe Exit Assist Can alert driver and passengers to potential hazards approaching from behind before exiting the vehicle, even activating the child locks. 7 View Inventory INTERIOR & CARGO Create more possibilities. Adaptive All-Wheel Drive with Lock Mode Reclining second-row captain’s chairs slide forward at your touch for easy third-row access. They can also fold over for even more cargo space. 1 Standard Third-Row Seating With room for seven, the standard 50/50 split-folding third-row seats also fold to expand cargo space if you’re not carrying a full passenger load. 2 Comfortable and Rugged 3D-embossed genuine leather seat trim provides an inviting and cozy texture with quality stitching that can stand up to years of adventuring. Smarter Cargo Loading The Smart Power Liftgate automatically opens when Smart Key is detected, revealing a dual-level cargo floor that can hold taller items or conceal valuables. 3 Leave No Gear Behind Go big on your adventures with a series of excursion accessories that attach to the available roof rails, including a bike rack and rooftop cargo box. 4 Apps, Maps & More The standard touch screen interfaces wirelessly with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, while a 10.25-inch option has navigation with enhanced voice control. 5 Bose® Centerpoint Premium Audio 12 speakers immerse you in exceptional Bose® surround sound, pumping up the volume on any adventure. Connect multiple Bluetooth devices simultaneously for shared access. 6 Wireless Apple CarPlay ® Send texts via voice command, play your music, or check in on other apps with Siri ®. 1 Wireless Android Auto ™ Navigate any adventure with Google Maps ™, your must-have music, and all your other apps. 2 USB & Wireless Charging ™ 6 standard or 8 available USB outlets plus a front wireless charger keep everyone’s batteries full. 3 View Inventory CONNECTIVITY Let UVO take Care of that. Find My Car As your adventure is ending, UVO link can help you track back the way you came by displaying a vehicle location tracker via the Kia Access app. 1 Connected Routing Find the quickest route between two points with real-time and historical traffic data integrated into the navigation system. 2 In-Vehicle Notification Center Stay up to speed on your Sorento’s maintenance scheduling, your warranty, and other important info. 3 Connected User Profile Can sync your vehicle profile and share selected settings with other compatible vehicles so your setup stays with you. 4 911 Connect & Roadside Assistance Will automatically attempt to call 911 if your airbags deploy—or for non-emergencies, it can connect you with 24/7 roadside assistance. 5 SAFETY Protect what matters most. Smart Airbags Passengers are protected by an arc of airbags that are deployed and inflated intelligently based on the severity of certain impacts. 1 Keep Kids Safe The Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system in the 2nd and 3rd-row seating areas is an industry standard for securing child seats. 2 Lighter, Stronger, Safer A lighter high-strength steel structure with improved body rigidity brings greater peace of mind and a more confidence-inspiring ride. 3 QUALITY TESTING Tested for strength. And then some. Your new Sorento has a sibling that has seen it all, pushed to the max in some of the world’s most extreme environments—from Death Valley desert to the Alaskan tundra—all to create a vehicle with capability for whatever’s out there. 1 View Inventory

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All You Need To Know: 2019 Kia Sorento Trim Levels

Within the 2019 Kia Sorento trim levels, you'll find luxury, comfort, and the perfect configuration to complement your lifestyle. Let's take a look the features in each trim level. more The 2019 Kia Sorento is classified as a mid-sized crossover SUV, a mouthful I know. Fun fact: the first generation (pre-2009) was actually a compact SUV. Then in 2010, Kia made changes moving the second-generation Kia Sorento to the mid-sized crossover SUV class. The redesigns gave the Sorento better fuel economy and increased comfort. And the newest Sorento is nothing short of amazing. Inventory - Specials - Incentives 2019 Kia Sorento Trim Levels The latest and greatest Sorento is available in 8 trim levels: L, LX, LX V6, S V6, EX Sport, EX V6, SX and SX Limited. The features and tech in the lower levels are included or upgraded as we go up in trim levels. Before we go into each trim, let's review what is standard on ALL trim levels! This 7 passenger SUV is 189 inches in length, 74.4 inches in width, and 66.3 inches in height (66.5 inches with roof rails). Ground clearance in a nice 7.3 inches with a wheelbase of 109.4 inches. Fit in all 7 people comfortably and enjoy 11.3 cubic feet of cargo space. The 3rd row is a little tighter than the 2nd, so we'd suggest throwing the kiddies back there. Need more room? Fold down the 3rd row for 38 cubic feet or fold the 2nd and 3rd row for a whopping 73 cubic feet! Under the hood you'll find 2 different engines depending on the trim level but in each is Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) and Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI). Both improve efficiency, increase fuel economy, and lower emissions. Though each is configured with different impressive tech and safety features, Kia makes all the safety systems standard across the board as well as each comes with Kia's warranty, which is the longest on the market at 10yr/100,000 mile power train warrant and 5yr/60,000 mile basic warranty! So let's get started with the base trim level, the L. 2019 Kia Sorento Trim Level: L 2019 Kia Sorento L Trim The L level is the base trim for the 2019 Sorento with an MSRP of $26,290 and an average MPG of 22/29/25 (City/Highway/Combined). Under the hood is a powerful 2.4 liter DOHC 16-valve I-4 engine with an electronically controlled 6-Speed Automatic Transmission. This is the only level without an AWD option but still has an impressive towing capacity of 2,000 pounds! This beautiful SUV comes in 3 exterior colors: Sparkling Silver, Everlasting Silver, and Ebony Black. All with an interior of satin black clothe seats with YES Essentials® Fabric Treatment. They are "designed with repel-and-release technology. Using a specially formulated fabric treatment, these seats are protected from spills, stains, and other hazards." L Features: Front Grille, Matte Black Body-Color & Heated Outside Mirrors w/ LED Turn Signal Indicators Solar Control Glass and Privacy Glass 17" Alloy Wheels 7.0" Touch-Screen Display enabled with Rear-Camera Display, Android Auto™, Apple CarPlay™, and Bluetooth Wireless 40/20/40 Split-Folding 2nd-Row Seats 50/50 Split-Folding 3rd-Row Seats All the basic and essentials you need in an SUV! It's spacious, sleek, and in stock. View the 2019 Kia Sorento L Trim Level inventory. 2019 Kia Sorento Trim Level: LX 2019 Kia Sorento LX Trim With a small jump up in price to the MSRP of $27,650, you get a few more great features and have many more available to add. From this trim and up to the EX V6, the Sorento is available in: Sparkling Silver, Everlasting Silver, Ebony Black, Snow White Pearl, Passion Red, Sangria, Imperial Blue, Dragon Brown, and Gravity Gray. The interior has a second option of Stone Beige Cloth along with the satin black. In the Sorento LX, choose to upgrade to Dynamax All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (21/26/23 MPG) with Locking Center Differential and Torque Vectoring Cornering Control (TVCC). The AWD tech uses sensors to increase traction, control, and stability especially in poor road and weather conditions. Find all the features and tech mentioned in the L trim along with: Sound-Absorbing Windshield Glass USB 2.1 Charger Ports Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) Available Heated Front Seats Available UVO eServices Available Low Profile Roof Rails, Silver Finish and Shark fin Antenna You'll be cruising in happiness at this trim level. And there's usually a special! View our inventory and current Sorento Special. 2019 Kia Sorento Trim Level: LX V6 MSRP $31,290 The biggest upgrade in the LX V6 trim level is the 3.3 liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine. This impressive engine comes with an electronically controlled 8-Speed Automatic Transmission. In turn, a more powerful engine enables a higher towing capacity of 3,500 pounds or 5,000 pounds with the AWD option. As a New Jersian, this could mean a bigger boat or large camper could be pulled without breaking a sweat! A few more features are packed into this level: Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control w/ Auto De-Fog System with available 3rd Row Air Conditioning w/ Controls 10-Way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, w/ 2-Way Power Lumbar Support This level has the horsepower and torque to get you and your things where you need to go! Check out our inventory now. 2019 Kia Sorento Trim Level: S V6 2019 Kia Sorento S V6 Interior Next on the list is the S V6 trim for $32,690 MSRP. This one still has the 3.3 liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine with the electronically controlled 8-Speed Automatic Transmission and increased towing capacity. Sitting inside you'll find this 2019 Kia Sorento trim level comes standard with heated front seats, 3rd Row Air Conditioning w/ Controls, and leather gearshift knob and steering wheel! On the exterior, the S V6 trim has Glossy Black & Heated Outside Mirrors w/ LED Turn Signal Indicators, sleek black finished Low Profile Roof Rails ,and 19" Alloy Wheels. Lastly, Park Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) is included! With the extras in this trim level, you feel the luxury and awesome convenience features. Browse our inventory of the 2019 Kia Sorento S V6. 2019 Kia Sorento Trim Level: EX Sport First off, leather seats! The EX Sport seats are wrapped in smooth leather for the front and second rows. Also, the exterior has a splash of shine. The EX Sport has a black gloss front grille, chrome finish roof racks, silver lower bumper accents, and 19" Alloy Wheels. The MSRP for this trim is $34,990. It's well worth it to with all these standard great tech features: Panoramic Sunroof w/ Power Sunshade Smart Power Lift gate ™ Smart Welcome Programmable Lift gate Height Adjustment Illuminated Door Handle Pockets Sound-Absorbing Front Window Glass Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop and Go (SCC) Forward Collision Avoidance (FCA), w/ Pedestrian Detection Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Driver Attention Warning (DAW) Loaded up right? Don't forget all the previously mentioned features are included in this trim as well. Give us a call to schedule at test drive today! Trunk space with 3rd row folded down. 2019 Kia Sorento Trim Level: EX V6 Next on the trim level list, we have the EX V6. For a small jump in price from the EX Sport, you get a few more exterior and interior features (MSRP $35,390). First off, the wheels are 18" Alloy for a bold look. You also get to enjoy Kia's UVO eServices on your 7" Touch-Screen Display and Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror w/ HomeLink®! Your significant other will appreciate the 10-Way Power-Adjustable Passenger's Seat w/ 2-Way Power Lumbar Support while you head to your destination. This is the first trim level you're able to upgrade your sound to Harman/Kardon® 10-Speaker Surround Sound Audio w/ Clari-Fi™, External Amplifier & Subwoofer and add integrated 2nd-Row Window Sunshades. These convenience tech features along with all the safety tech mentioned in the L, LX, LX V6, S V6, and EX Sport, you'll be one happy camper! Check out our inventory. 2019 Kia Sorento Trim Level: SX Are you looking for top notch luxury? The Sorento SX and SX Limited are the answer. Well worth the price tag both are stuffed with comfort, enjoyment, and extravagance. The MSRP for the SX is $39,990. Let's find out why. First, driving is a dream with Driver's Seat Integrated Memory System (IMS) and Rack Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) for a more agile and sporty driving experience. While you cruise enjoy an wireless phone charge, 8" Color Touch-Screen Display equipped with UVO eServices w/ Voice-Command Navigation System, SiriusXM® Traffic and HD Radio™ and the Harman/Kardon® 10-Speaker Surround Sound Audio comes standard. The exterior comes with beautiful dark metallic front grille, chrome and stainless-steel lower bumper accents, stainless-steal rear bumper protector, and 19" alloy wheels. Available with: Automatic Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers Power-Folding Outside Mirrors Reverse Tilt-Down Outside Mirrors Surround View Monitor (SVM) Ventilated Front Seats Heated Steering Wheel With so many trims to choose from, this one is quite a nice option. View our Sorento SX inventory! 2019 Kia Sorento SX Limited 2019 Kia Sorento Trim Level: SX Limited Lastly, we have the highest trim level available for the 2019 Kia Sorento, the SX Limited (MSRP $44,690). First off, everything in the lower trims and available for upgrade in the SX comes standard in the SX Limited. Enjoy: Automatic Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers Power-Folding Outside Mirrors Reverse Tilt-Down Outside Mirrors Surround View Monitor (SVM) Ventilated Front Seats Heated Steering Wheel On top of the hundred features already mentioned, the SX has: 19" Alloy Wheels, Chrome Premium Nappa Leather Seat Trim in either Terracotta or Black Metallic Heated 2nd-Row Seats Stainless-Steel Pedals LED Front Fog Lights It's almost more than anyone can handle. If you're interested in a test drive, we have some available for you to take a spin in. View our 2019 Kia Sorento SX Limited inventory. Inventory - Specials - Incentives There you have it! The 8 Kia Sorento trim levels. Did you decide on your perfect fit? If you have any questions feel free to reach out to our team. We are very knowledgeable with each trim level. Thanks for reading!

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2019 Kia Sorento Engine and Performance Details

2019 Kia Sorento Engine Specs The new 2019 Kia Sorento is a refined, practical, and adventurous SUV that offers a better view of what your vehicle could be! Whether that be life around town or going on an adventure, the new 2019 Kia Sorento is perfect for you! It does this through a variety of excellent performance features and exceptional engine details. Continue reading to learn more about this great vehicle! more 2019 Kia Sorento Engine Details In terms of excellent power features, the 2019 Kia Sorento doesn’t slack! It offers two excellent engines that deliver amazing power for you to enjoy, giving you the ability to tackle the roughest terrain or the concrete jungle without worry! The first of these excellent engines is a 2.4-liter Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) four-cylinder engine, which delivers 185 horsepower at 6,000 RPM. The second available engine, on the higher trims, is a 3.3-liter Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) V6 engine, which offers 290 horsepower at 6,400 RPM. These two engines offer amazing performance no matter what the world tosses at you! However, engines alone don’t deliver amazing power, there are also great performance-enhancing features for you to enjoy! 2019 Kia Sorento Performance Systems In addition to the two listed engines, the new 2019 Kia Sorento also offers many great performance-enhancing features! These include both a 6-speed and an 8-speed Sportmatic® transmission system, which allows you to have access to the full power of the engines listed above. This means smooth changing between gears as well as excellent acceleration. The new 2019 Kia Sorento also features an available DYNAMAX™ Fully Active AWD system, letting you tackle the roughest terrain on the road without pause or worry! To learn more about what this great SUV has to offer you and your family on your next adventure, contact us at Matt Blatt Kia today!