- suv 70,341
- 14,990 high price
- La Mesa, CA
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- kbb.com
- suv 70,341 gasoline white automatic
It seems like just yesterday that kia was fielding quirky offerings like, well, the previous-generation sorento, a traditional body-on-frame suv that never really caught on in america. But this company learns quickly. The all-new 2011 kia sorento boasts the carlike unibody construction (and the subsequent carlike ride) that americans crave, and it's got most of the other bases covered, too. Perhaps most impressively, it starts at around $20,000, pitting it squarely against perennial compact-crossover all-stars like the honda cr-v and toyota rav4. The sorento's most obvious advantage over these models is its near-midsize dimensions. Longer than both rivals, the sorento capitalizes with an optional third-row seat that's actually inhabitable by adults for short trips; the 2011 toyota rav4's third row, conversely, is strictly for kids, and the 2011 honda cr-v doesn't even offer one. Overall, though, the sorento is a highly impressive effort. Whereas past kias have tended to be purchased primarily because of value, the sorento is a legitimate contender that just happens to have an affordable price. The base model comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission, 17-inch alloy wheels, full power accessories, air-conditioning, a tilt-and-telescoping multifunction steering wheel, a trip computer, bluetooth connectivity and a cd/mp3 audio system with satellite radio and a usb audio jack. Moving up to the lx nets a six-speed automatic transmission, body-color heated outside mirrors with integrated led turn signals, a second-row armrest with cupholder, as well as the option of adding the con disclaimer * msrp is the manufacturer's suggested retail price of the vehicle, and not the dealers asking price or selling price. Please consult dealer for complete details.
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