the all new 2016 Sorento made its debut in LA today. (this is US info)
Here's a few highlights:
- Buyers will have a choice or 3 engines, including a new 2.0L turbocharged four (240 hp), as well as the 3.3L (290 hp) and an improved 2.4L (185 hp).
- There will be 5 trims levels: L, LX, EX, SX, SCL with sales beginning in the first quarter of 2015. Pricing will be announced closer to the launch date.
- Wheelbase increased by 3.1" and width increase by 0.2"
- Four new alloy wheel designs from 17"-19" depending on trim level
- available 14-way power driver and 8-way passenger seats, drivers thigh extension
- 0.5" increase in rear passenger space for both rows
- roomier flattened 2nd row center floor
- access to 3rd row seating improved by 1.5" of additional boarding space
- headroom throughout the cabin is also increased
- cargo volume has increased by 1.5 cubic feet to 74
- cargo behind the 3rd row has increased by 1.9 cu. ft. to 11
- available 630w, 12-speaker Infinity stereo system with 11-channel amplifier
- Clari-Fi music restoration restoration technology
- four new UVO eServices now available: Geo-fencing, Speed Alert, Crufew Alert and Driving Score
- 8" crystal -clear capacitive-touch color screen with the NAV
- torsional rigidity has by increased by 14% over the previous generation
- 53% of the unit-body consists of advance high-strength steel, a 115% increase over the 2015 model
- on AWD models, additional technologies have been added such as Roll Over Mitigation (ROM), and Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
- updates to rear suspension including a redesigned rear cross-member span that's longer and revised bushing to help reduce road noise
- revised suspension geometry up front with application of a "H" shaped subframe, 4-point busing mountings and hydraulic rebound stopper-type shocks
- direct mounting of the electric motor on the steering rack to enhance steering response and improve handling
- maximum towing with the V6 will be 5000 lbs.