2022 Kia Sorento PHEV Test Drive Video Review

By Staff Posted on August 19, 2022

The Kia Sorento PHEV competes in a class of its own. The Sorento PHEV stands out, with bold styling and a bevy of options, making it an extremely versatile competitor. Kia's are known for their great warranties and an affordable base price, and the Sorento PHEV does not disappoint. With a low base price and a 5-year bumper-to-bumper warranty, the 2024 Kia Sorento PHEV solidifies its position as a versatile and family-friendly vehicle.

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2024 Kia Telluride Review

The Telluride is powered by a 3.8L V6 engine making 291 horsepower sending power to the front wheels via an 8-speed automatic, though all-wheel drive is also available. Though the Telluride isn't going to break any speed records, 291 horsepower is plenty to allow the vehicle to feel relatively spry around town or when merging onto the highway. And while front-wheel drive versions aren't suitable for heavy off-roading, they should still provide plenty of ground clearance for the occasional gravel road, grass field or other light-off-road situation drivers might find themselves in. The Telluride is available in ten different trims: LX, S, EX, EX X-Line, SX, SX X-Line, SX X-Pro, SX-Prestige, SX-Prestige X-Line and SX-Prestige X-Pro. The LX represents the base trim but being the flagship SUV in Kia's lineup, it still comes nicely equipped with lots of standard features including 18-inch alloy wheels, LED Daytime running lights, heated mirrors with LED turn signals in them, a 12.3-inch touch screen display, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth connectivity, five USB ports, rear passenger air conditioning with controls for rear seat occupants, leatherette seats and a leather wrapped steering wheel. S models come with a slightly shinier dark metallic grille and more exterior chrome. Wheels on the S are 20-inches, and the SX model also gets a sunroof, roof rails, a power adjustable driver seat, heated front seats and a leather wrapped shift knob. At only a couple of thousand dollars more than the LX, the S model represents a sweet spot from a value perspective. The upmarket EX offers quite a few luxury features in addition to what's available on the S. The exterior mirrors are power folding while the rear liftgate is also powered. One of the standout features to come on the EX is what Kia calls Driver Talk, which allows the driver to project their voice over the rear speakers in order to be more clearly heard by rear seat occupants. However, should those occupants fall asleep, Kia also offers a Quiet Mode on the EX that will cut out all sound to the rear and limit the front speakers from getting too loud, so those in the front seat can still listen to the radio or music without disturbing those in the back. Keeping with the theme, the EX also gets dual zone climate control and sunshades for the second row. Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather on the EX. The top-of-the-line SX offers more of everything, including nicer front seats, a 10-speaker Harman/Kardon sound system, park distance control and a blind spot camera, a 360-degree camera mode, a digital gauge cluster, LED projector beam headlights, LED fog lights and a panoramic dual sunroof. Most safety equipment comes standard across the entire Telluride line including a rear blind spot collision avoidance assist, forward collision avoidance with pedestrian detection, a lane departure warning system, lane keep assist, rear cross traffic avoidance assist, a rearview monitor, smart cruise control and of course several airbags along with the latest and best stability control systems available to Kia.

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The Mercedes Benz GLS is offered with one of two engines. The Base GLS 450 4Matic comes with a 3.0L, 375 horsepower 6-cylinder engine sending power to all-four wheels via a 9-speed automatic transmission. In addition, a mild hybrid system is included, providing an additional 21 horsepower, which allows the GLS to coast in electric only mode, saving gasoline. The GLS 580 4Matic is powered by a 4.0L V8 aided by two turbochargers and a similar mild-hybrid system. With 510 horsepower, the GLS 580 can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 5.2 seconds. The new AMG 63 uses the same 4L engine tuned to produce 603 horsepower. Standard features on the GLS 450 an adaptive auto-leveling height adjustable air ride suspension, a rear spoiler, power liftgate, sunroof, heated power folding side mirrors with integrated turn signals, LED headlights, 21-inch wheels, heated and ventilated front seats with memory settings, ambient lighting, automatic dual-zone climate control with separate rear controls, a 13-speaker sound system, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, voice activated navigation, adaptive cruise control, mobile hotspot, wireless device connectivity and charging, 9 USB ports, a 12.3-inch gauge cluster, surround view cameras and power tilt\telescoping leather steering wheel. The GLS 580 adds 22-inch wheels, 14-way power front seats with massaging lumbar, heated rear seats, leather upholstery, push button start, remote starter, and a heated steering wheel. Standard safety features include parking sensors, active lane departure, active blind spot, forward and rear collision mitigation, driver attention alert, and a traffic sign information system.

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