|  The 2007 Sorento sports a new, more powerful, all-aluminum V6 engine producing 262 horsepower - more than Toyota Highlander V6, Ford Explorer V6 and Toyota 4Runner V8 - more standard safety, class-leading towing capacity and an all-new interior.
"The Sorento SUV is the third in a line of six new or facelifted vehicles Kia will unveil in 2006," said Len Hunt, executive vice president and COO of KMA. "With more power and safety, class-leading towing capacity and a refined interior, it's yet another example of how the Kia brand gives consumers confidence, integrity and value in its products."
The award-winning five-passenger Sorento combines power, utility and style with a new standard for value in its segment. For 2007, the versatile vehicle is loaded with comfort and convenience features, more standard safety features, provides capable on- and off-road performance and - like all Kias - is backed by one of the industry's best warranties.
Available in LX and EX trim lines, as well as LX Sport Package and EX Luxury Package, and two-wheel or four-wheel drive, Sorento builds on the previous-generation model with subtle exterior refinements, including redesigned front headlamps with projection lights, a revised front grille insert, new front fascia and bumper, more rounded body-side cladding, and redesigned tail lamps and rear fascia with reflector inserts. A new 17-inch wheel comes with the optional LX Sport Package and a new 16-inch wheel design fits the EX, while carry-over 16-inch silver and machined wheel designs sit at the four corners of the LX and EX Luxury Package trims respectively.
A new, all-aluminum, 3.8-liter V6 powerplant producing 262 horsepower - a 36-percent increase over the previous-generation engine - and 260 lb.-ft of torque is mated to an electronically controlled five-speed Sportmatic (R) transmission, allowing drivers to choose between automatic or manual shift mode. The new powertrain setup also yields a class-leading 5,000-pound towing capacity for true versatility and utility.
Featuring large four-wheel disc brakes and standard 16-inch tires and wheels, the Sorento is a serious performer, on-and off-road. A rugged, authentic SUV, the Sorento features body-on-frame construction with nine crossmembers, a double wishbone front suspension and a five-link solid rear axle. A long wheelbase (106.7 inches) and wide track (62.2 inches) provide a comfortable ride and excellent stability in all driving situations, while the short front and rear body overhangs allow the Sorento to navigate steep terrain.
The 2007 Sorento is available in both two-wheel- and four-wheel-drive configurations. In the two-wheel-drive version power is directed to the rear wheels, while the 4WD offering includes a part-time or a Torque-on-Demand(TM) automatic full-time four-wheel-drive system, depending upon the option package. The part-time four-wheel-drive system engages with the turn of a knob for convenient shift-on-the-fly operation and has a transfer case equipped with a low range for the most challenging off-road situations.
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