The Kia brand recently premiered the all-new 2021 Kia Sorento, the first of the model’s 4th generation with completely new looks, technology, and so much more. In addition to its baseline engine getting a boost in power output over the 2020 Kia Sorento model, the 2021 Kia Sorento will also offer a turbocharged engine option, a hybrid powertrain engine option, and a plug-in hybrid powertrain engine option. Today, here at Palmen Kia, we’ll be looking over all of the engine options of the upcoming 2021 Kia Sorento midsize SUV model!
2021 Kia Sorento vs 2020 Kia Sorento
The baseline engine option of the 2021 Kia Sorento model is a 2.5L inline 4 engine. This engine option is rated at 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque, is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, and has an expected combined fuel economy rating of 27 MPG.
The second engine option of the 2021 Kia Sorento model is a 2.5L turbocharged inline 4 engine. This engine option is rated at 281 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque, is paired with an 8-speed wet-dual clutch automatic transmission, and has an expected combined fuel economy rating of 25 MPG.
The new hybrid powertrain option of the 2021 Kia Sorento model includes a 1.6L turbocharged inline 4 engine and a 44 kW electric motor. This powertrain is rated at 227 horsepower, is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission, and has an expected combined fuel economy rating of 37 MPG.
The new plug-hybrid powertrain option of the 2021 Kia Sorento model includes a 1.6L turbocharged inline 4 engine and a 66.9 kW electric motor. This powertrain is rated at 261 horsepower, is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission, and has an expected all-electric driving range of 30 miles.
2021 Kia Sorento vs 2021 Toyota RAV4
The 2021 Kia Sorento model is set to release before the end of 2020. For more information on the model, continue to read our blog, contact us, and schedule a test drive with the new 2021 Kia Sorento midsize SUV once we have it in stock here at Palmen Kia of Kenosha, Wisconsin.
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