2017 Kia Sorento Lx Owners Manual
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You Won’t Like. Vague steering and handling in front-drive form. Rear seat best for young children New for 2017 After a, are minimal and include the addition of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay to the UVO infotainment system and new driver-assistance tech as well as two new option packages: the Advanced Touring Package and the Advanced Technology Package. Vehicle Summary Offered in two-row five-passenger or three-row seven-passenger models, the midsize crossover slots above the two-row, five-passenger-only compact Sportage.
All three engine options are backed by a six-speed automatic that sends power to either the front or all four wheels. Overview The base engine in the 2017 is a naturally aspirated 2.4-liter GDI I-4 rated 185 hp and 178 lb-ft and EPA-rated 21/25-28 mpg city/highway. The optional turbocharged 2.0-liter I-4 makes 240 hp and 260 lb-ft.
The turbocharged mill is EPA-rated 19-20/25-27 mpg. A naturally aspirated 3.3-liter V-6 is the top-spec engine option. The engine makes 290 hp and 252 lb-ft and is EPA-rated 17-18/23-25 mpg. The wheelbase as well as increased length and width, a higher beltline, and a slight reduction in roof height. While the increased dimensions make the second- and third-row seats more livable, the rearmost seats are still best left for younger children. The cargo area also saw a size increase.
Safety The Sorento crossover has a five-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA (out of a possible five stars) and is considered a. The Sorento’s available Autonomous Emergency Braking system received a front crash prevention score of Superior. The system was able to avoid a collision in both the low-speed 12-mph autobrake and high-speed 25-mph autobrake test. Standard active safety features include Around View Monitor (AVM), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Traction Control System (TCS), Brake Assist System (BAS), Hill-start Assist Control (HAC), Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), and Antilock Braking System (ABS).
All-wheel-drive models come standard with Roll Over Mitigation (ROM) and Cornering Brake Control (CBC). Other available driver-assistance tech includes Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC), Back-up warning system, Blind Spot Detection System (BSD), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS), and Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB). What We Think In our, we were impressed with the improved interior materials and features: “Comfort also reigns supreme when it comes to the cabin materials. In our SXL tester (packed with the 2.0 turbo), the optional two-tone red and black genuine leather seats cradle yet support, so much so that they almost rival the similarly designed seats of the. The Sorento also has one of the best infotainment systems in the industry thanks to the 8-inch touchscreen’s crisp graphics and user-friendly menus.” However, we were disappointed in its driving dynamics during our: “Judges noticed a distinct numbness at the helm during our road loops.
‘It has a huge dead spot on-center,’ Jason Cammisa said. And once you feed the wheel any significant amount of steering angle, the result is generous body roll—to put it kindly, and particularly from the front-wheel driver—which makes cornering a labor-intensive maneuver. ‘It felt a bit sloppy on the twisty portion, with the numb steering not helping,’ Kiino said. On the other hand, the all-wheel-drive system with a locking center coupling had the Sorento easily traversing the evaluation loop’s off-road portion.” Cool Fact The that was in turn named after Sorrento, Florida. There is also a Sorrento, Italy. Key Competitors.
2017 Kia Sorento Lx Owners Manual
Recalls Recalls Recall ID#16V862000 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Consequence If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall Date 2016-11-30 Description Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to August 25, 2016, and 2017 Sportage vehicles manufactured December 10, 2015, to August 26, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, ' Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.' Remedy Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer tow hitch harness, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.
Kia's number for this recall is SC142. Units Affected 10212 Recall ID#16V862000 - TRAILER HITCHES Consequence If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall Date 2016-11-30 Description Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to August 25, 2016, and 2017 Sportage vehicles manufactured December 10, 2015, to August 26, 2016.
The affected vehicles are equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, ' Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.' Remedy Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer tow hitch harness, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC142. Units Affected 10212 Recall ID#17V586000 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Consequence If the crankshaft fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
A failed crankshaft also increases the risk of a fire. Recall Date 2017-09-21 Description Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Sorento vehicles equipped with 3.3L engines. The engine crankshaft may have been improperly heat treated and may fail. Remedy Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the crankshaft, and, as necessary, replace the engine sub assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC153.
2016 Kia Sorento Lx Owners Manual
Units Affected 62.