Normally, when a car company refreshes a vehicle for the new model year, the bulk of the changes take place on the exterior while many of the parts behind the scenes remain the same. This was not the case for the 2014 Kia Sorento however. The SUV was built on an all-new chassis while only receiving slight alterations to its exterior.
To the average observer, the new Sorento appears to have gone through a normal mid-cycle update, sporting thinner-profile LED combination taillights and new LED eyebrow lighting on the front of the sporty SX model. The same holds true for inside the cabin. You will need to really observe to find the subtle changes which include a touchscreen display with Kia's UVO eServies, a new TFT speedometer display, and heated and cooled front seats. Nevertheless, many updates took place throughout the undercarriage of the Sorento with roughly 80% of the vehicles parts being completely overhauled.
One of the highlighted updates for this year was the replacement of it 3.5-liter port-injected V-6 engine with the brand's new corporate 3.3-liter direct-injected B-6 engine. This motor can also be found in the Hyundai Azera, Kia Cadenza, and Hyundai Santa Fe. This improved engine offers greater horse power and faster acceleration over the previous variant.
Visit Pence Kia today and view the all-new 2014 Kia Sorento for yourself. We are happy to answer all your questions regarding the vehicle along with any new Kia model that may interest you.