2014 Kia Sorento LX Odometer: 39,795

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1 2014 Kia Sorento LX Odometer: 39,795 Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic with Engine: 2.4L I4 DGI DOHC Dual CVVT Sportmatic Color: Remington Red Metallic VIN: 5XYKT3A61EG Interior: Beige w/tricot Fabric Seat Trim Stock #: 1C181950B Drive Train: FWD COMFORT EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES Safety 4-Wheel Disc Brakes ABS brakes Anti-whiplash front head restraints Dual front impact airbags Dual front side impact airbags Front anti-roll bar Exterior Delay-off headlights Bumpers: body-color Heated door mirrors Power door mirrors Turn signal indicator mirrors Alloy wheels Additional *BLUETOOTH *CRUISE CONTROL *HEATED DOOR MIRRORS *REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY *POWER DOOR LOCKS *POWER WINDOWS Electronic 6 Speakers AM/FM radio AM/FM/CD/MP3 Audio System CD player MP3 decoder Technical Four wheel independent suspension Speed-sensing steering Traction control Interior Air Conditioning Rear window defroster Power steering Power windows Remote keyless entry Financing Available (330) CITY MPG: 20 HWY MPG: 26

2 CARFAX Vehicle History Report for this 2014 KIA SORENTO LX: 5XYKT3A61EG This CARFAX Vehicle History Report provided free of charge by: Fred Martin Superstore 3195 Barber Rd Norton, OH Vehicle Information: 2014 KIA SORENTO LX VIN: 5XYKT3A61EG DOOR WAGON/SPORT UTILITY 2.4L I4 F DOHC 16V GASOLINE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE Standard Equipment Safety Options CARFAX Report Provided By: Fred Martin Superstore 3195 Barber Rd Norton, OH No accidents reported to CARFAX CARFAX 1-Owner vehicle 2 Service history records Personal vehicle Last reported odometer reading This CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX and available as of 4/30/18 at 2:06:32 PM (EDT). Other information about this vehicle, including problems, may not have been reported to CARFAX. Use this report as one important tool, along with a vehicle inspection and test drive, to make a better decision about your next used car. The number of owners is estimated Ownership History Owner 1 Year purchased 2014 Type of owner Estimated length of ownership Owned in the following states/provinces Estimated miles driven per year Personal 4 years Ohio 9,729/yr Last reported odometer reading 39,789 Title History CARFAX guarantees the information in this section Salvage Junk Rebuilt Fire Flood Hail Lemon Not Actual Mileage Exceeds Mechanical Limits Owner 1 Guaranteed No Problem Guaranteed No Problem GUARANTEED - None of these major title problems were reported by a state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). If you find that any of these title problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back.register View Terms View Certificate

3 CARFAX Vehicle History Report for this 2014 KIA SORENTO LX: 5XYKT3A61EG Additional History Not all accidents / issues are reported to CARFAX Total Loss No total loss reported to CARFAX. Structural Damage No structural damage reported to CARFAX. Airbag Deployment No airbag deployment reported to CARFAX. Odometer Check No indication of an odometer rollback. Accident / Damage No accidents or damage reported to CARFAX. Manufacturer Recall No open recalls reported to CARFAX. Basic Warranty Original warranty estimated to have 11 months or 20,211 miles remaining. Owner 1 No Issues Reported No Issues Reported No Issues Reported No Issues Indicated No Issues Reported No Recalls Reported Warranty Active Detailed History Glossary Owner 1 Purchased: 2014 Type: Personal Where: Ohio Est. miles/year: 9,729/yr Est. length owned: 3/12/14-4/11/18 (4 years) Low mileage! This owner drove less than the industry average of 15,000 miles per year. Date: Mileage: Source: Comments: 11/21/2013 Van Devere Auto Group Akron, OH Vandevere.com 12/05/ Van Devere Kia Akron, OH vandevere.com 02/24/ Van Devere Auto Group Akron, OH Vandevere.com 03/12/2014 Ohio Motor Vehicle Dept. Akron, OH Title # /06/2014 Ohio Motor Vehicle Dept. Akron, OH Title # /06/2015 Ohio Motor Vehicle Dept. Akron, OH Title # /07/2016 Ohio Motor Vehicle Dept. Akron, OH Title # /30/2017 Ohio Motor Vehicle Dept. Akron, OH Title # Vehicle offered for sale Pre-delivery inspection completed Vehicle sold Vehicle purchase reported Title issued or updated Registration issued or renewed First owner reported Titled or registered as personal vehicle Loan or lien reported Registration issued or renewed Registration updated when owner moved the vehicle to a new location Registration issued or renewed Registration issued or renewed Registration issued or renewed Registration updated when owner moved the vehicle to a new location 04/11/ ,743 Dealer Inventory Vehicle offered for sale

4 CARFAX Vehicle History Report for this 2014 KIA SORENTO LX: 5XYKT3A61EG /21/ ,789 Fred Martin Superstore Norton, OH fredmartinsuperstore.com Maintenance inspection completed Tire(s) balanced Tires rotated Fluids checked Oil and filter changed Tire condition and pressure checked Front brake rotor(s) replaced Front brake pads replaced Vehicle washed/detailed Have Questions? Consumers, please visit our Help Center at Dealers or Subscribers, please visit our Help Center at Glossary View Full Glossary First Owner When the first owner(s) obtains a title from a Department of Motor Vehicles as proof of ownership. Ownership History CARFAX defines an owner as an individual or business that possesses and uses a vehicle. Not all title transactions represent changes in ownership. To provide estimated number of owners, CARFAX proprietary technology analyzes all the events in a vehicle history. Estimated ownership is available for vehicles manufactured after 1991 and titled solely in the US including Puerto Rico. Dealers sometimes opt to take ownership of a vehicle and are required to in the following states: Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and South Dakota. Please consider this as you review a vehicle's estimated ownership history. Title Issued A state issues a title to provide a vehicle owner with proof of ownership. Each title has a unique number. Each title or registration record on a CARFAX report does not necessarily indicate a change in ownership. In Canada, a registration and bill of sale are used as proof of ownership. Follow Us: CARFAX on Google+ CARFAX DEPENDS ON ITS SOURCES FOR THE ACCURACY AND RELIABILITY OF ITS INFORMATION. THEREFORE, NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED BY CARFAX OR ITS AGENTS FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN THIS REPORT. CARFAX FURTHER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. CARFAX 2018 CARFAX, Inc., a unit of IHS Markit. All rights reserved. Covered by United States Patent Nos. 7,113,853; 7,778,841; 7,596,512, 8,600,823; 8,595,079; 8,606,648; 7,505,838. 4/30/18 2:06:32 PM (EDT) I have reviewed and received a copy of the CARFAX Vehicle History Report for this 2014 KIA SORENTO vehicle (VIN: 5XYKT3A61EG537661), which is based on information supplied to CARFAX and available as of 4/30/18 at 2:06 PM (EDT). Customer Signature Date Dealer Signature Date

5 CARFAX Vehicle History Report for this 2014 KIA SORENTO LX: 5XYKT3A61EG Number of Owners: 2014 KIA SORENTO LX VIN: 5XYKT3A61EG Body Style: 4 DOOR WAGON/SPORT UTILITY Engine Size: 2.4L I4 F DOHC 16V Drivetrain: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE Last owned in the following state/province: Annual average mileage: *Below industry annual average of 15,000 miles None of these major title problems were reported by a state Department of Motor Vehicles: Ohio 9,675 Salvage, Junk, Rebuilt, Fire, Flood, Hail, Lemon Not Actual Mileage, Exceeds Mechanical Limits Guaranteed No Problem Guaranteed No Problem Original Manufacturer's Warranty: Basic Warranty Active Please confirm remaining factory warranty and extended warranty options with your dealer! The original manufacturer's warranty includes: 60 months or 60,000 miles No issues reported to CARFAX on the following: Total Loss Structural Damage No Issues Reported No Issues Reported Courtesy of Fred Martin Superstore 3195 Barber Rd Norton, OH Airbag Deployment Odometer Rollback Other Accidents / Damage No Issues Reported No Issues Reported No Issues Reported Information excerpted from the CARFAX Vehicle History Report and/or Safety & Reliability Ratings; see full reports for additional information, glossary of terms, source attributions,disclaimers & limitations. Go to carfax.com for complete Buyback Guarantee terms and conditions CARFAX, Inc., a unit of IHS Markit. All rights reserved. Covered by United States Patent Nos. 7,113,853; 7,778,841; 7,596,512, 8,600,823; 8,595,079; 8,606,648; 7,505,838. 4/30/18 2:06:32 PM (EDT)

6 CARFAX Vehicle History Report for this 2014 KIA SORENTO LX: 5XYKT3A61EG CARFAX VEHICLE HISTORY REPORT COURTESY OF CARFAX Buyback Coverage for: Guarantee Coverage: 0-04/30/2019 CARFAX Vehicle Description: 2014 KIA SORENTO LX VIN: 5XYKT3A61EG Driveline: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE Body Style:4 DOOR WAGON/SPORT UTILITY Engine: 2.4L I4 F DOHC 16V CARFAX will buy this vehicle back if you find that any of these severe problems were reported by a Department of Motor Vehicles and were not included in this report. SEVERE DAMAGE Salvage/Junk Rebuilt/Reconstructed Dismantled Fire/Flood/Hail ODOMETER PROBLEMS Exceeds Mechanical Limits Not Actual Mileage LEMON HISTORY Manufacturer Buyback Terms and Conditions Apply View Terms and Conditions for CARFAX Buyback Guarantee coverage 2018 CARFAX, Inc., an IHS company. All rights reserved. Patents pending. 0 13:06:41

7 Kia Sorento 2014 *100 *1st Limited Warranty: Internal Engine, Transmission, Front Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive, Four Wheel Drive and All Wheel Drive. See written Dealer Limited Warranty for the complete details. 2nd Limited Warranty: Engine and Transmission Internally Lubricated Parts. See written Dealer Limited Warranty for the complete details. 5XYKT3A61EG *100 *1st Limited Warranty: 3 months or 3,000 miles from the vehicles sale date or 3,000 miles from the odometer reading at the time of vehicle sale (whichever comes first). The customer pays the first $100 deductible of the total cost of covered component repairs preformed during each repair visit. 2nd Limited Warranty: The Limited Lifetime Warranty applies as long as the original purchaser owns the vehicle. The selling dealer shall pay 75% of the total cost of the parts and labor charges on covered repairs. The purchaser is responsible for 25% of the total cost of the parts and labor charges on covered repairs.

8 Monday, April 30, 2018 Retail Breakdown NADA Publication: 05/2018, Region: Central 2014 KIA Sorento Utility 4D LX 2WD I4... $13,075 VIN: 5XYKT3A61EG Stock #: 1C181950B MSRP Weight Condition... Average Total Value without mileage... $13,075 Mileage adjustment (39795) miles... $1,475 *** NADA Retail $14,550 Fred Martin Motor Company - fmss office NADA publication for Ohio: Publication: 05/2018, Region: Central Values are subjective opinions. NADA and vauto, Inc. assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. vauto, Inc. 2018, all rights reserved.

9 Monday, April 30, 2018 Typical Listing Price Breakdown KBB.com 4/27/2018-5/3/ Kia Sorento LX Sport Utility 4D... $15,232 VIN: 5XYKT3A61EG Stock #: 1C181950B *** Itemized Add/Deducts *** 4-Cyl, GDI, 2.4 Liter... Included Automatic, 6-Spd w/overdrive Included & Sportmati FWD... Included Hill Start Assist... Included Traction Control... Included Stability Control... Included ABS (4-Wheel)... Included Keyless Entry... Included Air Conditioning... Included Power Windows... Included Power Door Locks... Included Cruise Control... Included Power Steering... Included Tilt Wheel... Included AM/FM Stereo... Included CD/MP3 (Single Disc)... Included SiriusXM Satellite... Included Bluetooth Wireless... Included Dual Air Bags... Included Side Air Bags... Included F&R Head Curtain Air Bags... Included Alloy Wheels... Included Condition... Fair* Total Value without mileage... $15,232 Mileage adjustment (39795) miles... $1,160 *** KBB.com Typical Listing Price $16,392 *"Fair" - 18% of all cars we value meet this criteria. This car has some mechanical or cosmetic defects and needs servicing, but is still in safe running condition and has a clean title history. The paint, body and/or interior may need professional servicing. The tires may need replacing and there may be some repairable rust damage. Fred Martin Motor Company - fmss office KBB.com publication for Ohio: 4/27/2018-5/3/2018 Values are subjective opinions. KBB.com and vauto, Inc. assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. vauto, Inc. 2018, all rights reserved.

10 D MARTIN SUPERSTORE*********************** 3195 Barber Road Barberton-Norton, OH (330) Wayne Miller Technician - Inspection x226 wmiller@fmcars.com RO /13/2018 9:31 am Technician: Brandon Kalbfell 2014 Kia Sorento 5XYKT3A61EG L FWD 4 Cyl GAS Automatic Mileage: 39,744 OK Needs Attention N/A ROAD TEST Engine Operation þ Transmission Operation þ Clutch Operation þ Squeaks/Rattles þ Cruise Control Operation þ Wiper/Washer Operation þ Radio/Tape/CD þ Gauges/Indicators þ Second Key Needed FLOOR CHECKS Front Lights þ Tail/Brake Lights þ Turn Signals þ Windshield/Glass þ Hood/Fuel/Trunk Release þ Power Switches þ Window/Mirror þ Lighter/Power Outlet(s) þ HVAC Controls þ A/C Outlet Tempurature 43 þ Clock þ Horn þ Rear Defrost þ SRS/SES/Warning Lights þ Sunroof þ Interior Lights þ Interior Trim/Panels þ Seat Coverings/Adjusters/Carpet þ Seat Belts þ Glove Box/Console þ All Locks/Handles þ Spare/Jack/Tools þ Body Condition- Dings, Dents, Scratches, Chips þ no 2018 OEConnection. All rights reserved. Service Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 6pm, Saturday 8am - 5pm 0 Page 1 of 2

11 UNDER HOOD Spark Plugs/Wires þ Battery/Cables 12.2 þ Cooling System/Level/Hoses þ Coolant Protection Level (temp) -21 Power Steering Fluid Level/Reservoir þ Brake Fluid Level/Reservoir þ Transmission Fluid Level(if it has a dipstick) þ Air Filter þ Belts/Pulleys/Tensioners þ Emission Components þ ON LIFT LF - Tire Wear/Condition 5 þ RF - Tire Wear/Condition 5 þ LR - Tire Wear/Condition þ 6 RR - Tire Wear/Condition þ 5 Tire Size(s) 235/65/17 Steering Components þ Front Suspension þ Front Shocks/Struts þ Rear Suspension þ Rear Shocks/Struts þ Exhaust System þ Engine Oil Leaks þ Transmission Fluid Leaks þ Fuel Tank/Filler þ Wheels/Covers/Lugs þ Front Brakes 1 þ Rear Brakes þ 2 E Brake Adjustment þ Brake Lines þ Axle Boots/Seals þ U-Joints þ Front/Rear Differential þ Transfer Case þ 2018 OEConnection. All rights reserved. Service Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 6pm, Saturday 8am - 5pm 0 Page 2 of 2

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13 2014 Kia Sorento By Tony Swan Updated: February 19, 2013 Review Pages Print This Page Return to Overview Page 2014 Kia Sorento Kia Sorento benefits from a major update for the 2014 model year. Technically, the 2014 Sorento represents a mid-cycle freshening; the previous generation made its appearance for the 2011 model year. But even though the Kia marketing people refrain from employing the term all-new, the 2014 Sorento rolls into showrooms with a list of revisions that's much more extensive than the usual facelift. All told, Kia reckons the Sorento's new or re-engineered content at 80 percent. The 2014 Kia Sorento benefits from cosmetic updates front and rear, a new V6 engine option, a chassis sufficiently re-engineered to be characterized as new, a new electric steering system, a number of suspension revisions, improved braking, upgraded interior appointments, and new infotainment and telematics.

14 Like every vehicle in this class, the Sorento is a unibody design, basically front-wheel drive with an all-wheel drive option. Although it continues to offer the smaller Sportage, Kia targets the Sorento against the compact crossover crowd, where it has a size advantage. The Kia Sorento is substantially bigger than the Honda CR-V, Ford Escape, Mazda CX-5, and Toyota RAV4. Sorento's larger size pays roominess dividends. The 2014 Sorento continues to offer the option of a three-row, seven-passenger configuration. However, adding the third row consumes a bit of cargo space and continues to be very snug in terms of third-row leg room. Kia and Mitsubishi are now the only players in this segment to offer a third-row option. We think Sorento is better as a two-row, five-passenger vehicle. The 2014 Sorento's new V6 engine is a rare option in this class. The Mitsubishi Outlander is the only competitor with a V6 option. Kia's 3.3-liter V6 uses direction injection to produce 290 horsepower, 252 pound-feet. The new 3.3-liter V6 replaces the previous 3.5-liter V6. Fuel economy for the 3.3-liter V6 is an EPA-estimated 18/25 mpg City/Highway, 18/24 mpg with allwheel drive. It comes with a 6-speed automatic. Regular gasoline is recommended for all models, so no need to buy Premium gas. Only the base Sorento LX comes with a four-cylinder engine. New for 2012, the 2.4-liter fourcylinder with GDI direct injection is rated at 191 horsepower, 181 pound-feet of torque. (The previous port-injected 2.4-liter four has been dropped.) Fuel economy for the 2014 Sorento LX with 2.4-liter four-cylinder with 6-speed automatic is an EPA rated 20/26 mpg City/Highway, 19/24 mpg with all-wheel drive. Although the V6 option adds $1600 to the bottom line, it doesn t carry much of a fuel economy penalty, especially when all-wheel drive is ordered. Structural improvements to the 2014 Sorento include what Kia calls an all-new chassis, with a subframe supporting the strut front suspension, stiffened front strut towers, larger bushings in the multilink rear suspension, and a higher percentage of high strength steel throughout the bodyshell. Kia engineers cite an 18 percent increase in torsional rigidity, an area of chassis construction where more is always better, contributing to more precise handling and first rate crashworthiness. Kia expects that the Sorento will once again score top marks in the latter category. The inner Sorento has also received comprehensive attention, with higher grade materials throughout, a redesigned instrument panel, an electric steering system that affords the option (Flex Steer) of three driver operating presets, and of course enough electronic connectivity to connect with colonies on Mars the minute they're established. Hyundai and Kia have made huge strides with quality, and the Sorento has the feel of solid goods. And like other products from the two companies, which are joined at the hip, the Sorento comes to market with a goodly list of standard features even in basic LX editions. Model Lineup

15 All Sorento models come standard with the 3.3-liter V6 except Sorento LX, which comes standard with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. All 2014 Sorento models come with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, all-wheel drive is optional. Kia Sorento LX ($24,100) and LX V6 ($25,700) come standard with manual air conditioning, Tricot fabric seats with YES Essentials fabric treatment, 40/20/40 split-folding second-row seats, AM/FM/SiriusXM/CD/MP3 audio, USB jack, steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls, power windows with one-touch auto up and down, power locks with remote keyless entry, trip computer. Options are available for the Sorento LX to add many of the features found on higher trim levels. Sorento EX ($30,000) upgrades with dual-zone climate control, leather seat trim (first and second rows), eight-way power adjustable driver seat with lumbar, 7-inch LCD driver information cluster, rearview camera, backup warning system, Blind Spot Detection System, UVO eservices Infotainment System, push-button start with Smart Key, automatic headlights, second-row sunshades, interior accent illumination, auto-dimming mirror with compass. Sorento SX ($35,000) adds navigation system with 8-inch display, Sirius Traffic, Infinity audio system with 10 speakers, subwoofer and external amplifier, ventilated front seats, memory for driver's seat and mirror position, stitched dash visor, stainless steel sill plate with illuminated scuff trim, four-way power passenger seat, voice command for UVO, FlexSteer, power liftgate, rear air conditioning, 115-volt outlet, HomeLink, Sorento Limited ($38,000) upgrades to Nappa leather seat trim, leather-and-wood heated steering wheel, leather shift knob, second-row seat heaters. All-wheel drive ($1700) and the third row seat package ($1000) are optional on all models. Walkaround and Interior Walkaround The Sorento is the bigger of Kia's two compact crossovers (the smaller one is the Sportage). The Kia Sorento has many structural and powertrain commonalities with the Hyundai Santa Fe. However, while the Santa Fe is available with two different wheelbase editions for 2014, the Sorento model range is confined to the inch wheelbase of the Santa Fe Sport. (The longer Santa Fe has a 110-inch wheelbase and offers three-row seating.) The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is five-passenger only, whereas the Kia Sorento continues to offer the option of a three-row, seven-passenger configuration. Kia's front and rear styling updates are aimed at giving the 2014 Sorento a wider, more aggressive appearance, but the effect is subtle and the most visible distinction is a semi-circle of LED lights flanking each projector beam headlamp.

16 Fog lamps (optional) have been gone from horizontal to vertical, and moved to the edges of the bumper, enhancing the impression of added width. LEDs also handle turn signal and back up lighting duties at the rear. The Kia Sorento is marketed as a compact crossover utility, but is big by the standards of the class. There are positives and negatives associated with this positioning. On the negative side, those dimensions add up at the scales, making the Sorento portly by compact standards, with curb weights crowding the two-ton frontier. Mass is never a dynamic asset, nor is it a plus in terms of fuel economy, where the Sorento scores lower EPA ratings than its predecessor and lower than all the leading compact competitors. Mass also contributes to a driving experience that is essentially competent but pretty bland. The plus is a roomy cabin, with lots of cargo capacity: 72.5 cubic feet with the middle seats folded flat, almost 40 feet behind the middle seats in five-passenger configuration. The second row offers adjustability and respectable leg room. However, roominess notwithstanding, it's hard to view the cramped third row option as a plus. We recommend against the third row. The 2014 Sorento offers a sonar-based blind spot monitor system, a first for Kia. Like other blind spot watch dogs, the system tracks vehicles lurking in the Sorento's rear quarters and provides visual alerts, followed by audible warning if the driver begins to move into the occupied lane. Wheel/tire choices are unusually extensive. The basic Sorento LX comes with 7 17-inch wheels wearing 235/65R17 tires. The range also includes 18- and, for the first time, 19-inch aluminum alloys. Interior Features Kia Sorento interior materials and design have a quality feel and appearance, a definite uptick from the previous generation ( ). For 2014, a new instrument binnacle embraces seveninch LCD screen that augments an analog tachometer, fuel readout, and coolant gauge with a digital speedometer, as well as trip information and navigation info (in models so equipped). The center stack is dominated by a new eight-inch touch screen that's home for the navigation system, as well as controls for the Sorento's updated infotainment. Kia calls it UVO eservices, and it includes a broad range of connectivity options. Upper trim levels include upscale features such as ventilated leather power front seats, front and rear dual zone auto climate control, premium audio pushbutton starting, heated and ventilated front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, second row sliding sunshades, illuminated door handle pockets, and a 115-volt power inverter. As you'd expect, higher trim levels include a large power sunroof, with a power-operated shade, and Kia has added a programmable power rear liftgate. We found the seats are relaxed-fit comfortable (the word sporty does not come to mind) and widely adjustable, with or without power adjustability.

17 The 2014 Sorento continues to offer the option of a three-row, seven-passenger configuration. However, adding the third row consumes a bit of cargo space and continues to be very snug in terms of third-row leg room. Kia and Mitsubishi are now the only players in this segment to offer a third-row option. Toyota bowed out in its latest RAV4 redesign (model year 2013) due to miniscule third-row take rates. (The Hyundai Santa Fe with 110-inch wheelbase offers a third row, but it is a longer vehicle.) Five-passenger models (with just two rows of seats) get a storage compartment under the rear cargo floor. The menu is long, and the takeaway is this: Kia may claim to target the compact class, but the Sorento's inventory of standard and optional features goes well beyond the rest of the CUV crowd. As does its pricing ladder. Driving Impressions Our initial hands-on impressions were gleaned at the wheel of loaded Kia Sorento SX with allwheel drive. The venue was Arizona, a too-brief run from Scottsdale east to Globe on smooth roads that offered little in the way of challenge aside from some elevation changes and microwave bombardment from local law enforcement officers bravely defending the public by wielding radar guns. We found the 3.3-liter V6, a new engine that made its initial appearance in the 2012 Hyundai Azera sedan smooth and generally quiet, sounding a little busy only at full throttle. Smooth also applies to the operation of the 6-speed automatic, which manages downshifts for passing or hillclimbing without calling much attention to itself. A well equipped all-wheel drive Sorento weighs in at about 3900 pounds, according to Kia, which is considerably heavier than others in the compact crossover posse. There were no fourcylinder LX models available at the Arizona event, but we emerged with the impression that the Sorento will make owners much happier when equipped with the V6 engine. The 3.3-liter isn't going to produce face-distorting acceleration, but it does generate respectable stoplight getaway and enough punch to take at least some of the drama out of passing on two-lane highways, very desirable in a vehicle designed for family transportation. Designed to automatically and instantly transfer power to the wheels with traction, up to 100 percent to either end of the vehicle, we presume the sophisticated all-wheel drive system to be essentially transparent in operation. The presumption, rather than certainty, is rooted in the nature of the Arizona drive route, which was on dry roads. If the all-wheel drive system found any reason to operate in anything but its front-drive default mode, it wasn't apparent. Ride quality is creamy, though firm enough to convey a sense of competence. The new Flex Steer option does manage to convey some approximation of on-center tactility, particularly in Sport mode. After experimenting with all three settings, we simply left it in Sport, and while there was no real sense of actual road feel the higher effort associated with this mode delivered the best accuracy. The foregoing is something we'll see in almost every new vehicle coming down the

18 pike, as carmakers switch to electric power steering as part of the scramble to meet mounting EPA fuel economy standards. While the Sorento driving experience is generally bland, there are a couple of strong suits. For one, the chassis and body engineers have done a very good job of noise suppression. The previous Sorento drew demerits for interior noise at freeway speeds; this new one deserves plaudits. For another, the bigger brakes have gratifying power, and the system provides excellent pedal feel and easy modulation. Summary, Prices, Specs Summary Substantially revised for 2014, Kia Sorento is among the largest of the compact crossover utility vehicles. Sorento boasts a roomy cabin, with lots of cargo capacity. We recommend Sorento as a five-passenger vehicle; it really isn't big enough for three rows of seats. Ride quality is smooth. We found the V6 smooth and quiet and recommend it over the four-cylinder because the Sorento is on the heavier side of the class. All-wheel drive is a smart option for wintry conditions. Hyundai and Kia have made huge strides with quality, and the Sorento has the feel of solid goods. Overall, Sorento offers a good value for buyers who can resist moving up the model line and adding options. Tony Swan filed this report to NewCarTestDrive.com after his test drive of the Kia Sorento SX. Model lineup: Engines: Transmissions: Safety equipment (standard): Safety equipment (optional): Basic warranty: Assembled in: Model Line Overview Kia Sorento LX ($24,100), LX AWD ($25,800); LX V6 ($25,700), LX V6 AWD ($27,400); EX ($30,000), EX AWD ($31,700); SX ($35,000), SX AWD ($36,700); Limited ($38,000), Limited AWD ($39,700) 2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve inline four-cylinder, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection; 3.3-liter DOHC 24-valve V6, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection 6-speed automatic with manual shifting mode front airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags, first and second row curtain airbags, rollover sensor, active front headrests; antilock brakes, electronic brake force distribution, stability control blind spot detection system, back up warning system, rear view camera 5 years/60,000 miles West Point, Georgia Model tested (MSPR): Kia Sorento SX ($35,000) Standard equipment: Specifications As Tested

19 Options as tested (MSPR): Destination charge: $850 Gas guzzler tax: Price as tested (MSPR): Layout: Engine: Horsepower rpm): Torque rpm): Transmission: EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: Wheelbase: dual zone automatic climate control, leather-trim front and second-row seats, heated and ventilated power front seats, heated outboard secondrow seats, navigation with 8-inch touch-screen monitor, power sunroof with power shade, power rear liftgate, UVO telematics and infotainment, Infinity 10-speaker premium audio, Bluetooth connectivity, satellite radio, 115-volt power inverter, 12-volt power outlets, tilt/telescope steering column, driver-select Flex Steer power steering, leather-wrapped steering wheel with auxiliary control buttons, LCD instrumentation, keyless remote entry, pushbutton starting,19-inch aluminum alloy wheels, fog lamps, body color heated side lamps with turn signal repeaters, LED front running lamps, LED tail lamps, chromed tail pipe, body color side sill and wheel arch moldings, illuminated door handles, rear spoiler all-wheel drive ($1700); third-row seat package ($1000) N/A $37700 all-wheel drive 3.3-liter DOHC V speed automatic 18/24 mpg in. Length/width/height: 184.6/74.2/66.9 in. Track, f/r: Turning circle: Seating Capacity: /63.7 in ft. Head/hip/leg room, f: 39.2/56.3/41.3 in. Head/hip/leg room, m: 39.2/55.9/38.8 in. Head/hip/leg room, r: 35.7/44.4/31.7 in. Cargo volume: Payload: Towing capacity: Suspension, f: 72.5 cu. ft. N/A 3500 Lbs. independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, antiroll bar

20 Suspension, r: Ground clearance: Curb weigth: multilink, dual flow dampers, coil springs, antiroll bar 7.3 in lbs. Tires: 235/55R19 Brakes, f/r: Fuel capacity: 11.9-inch vented discs/11.9-inch solid discs 17.4 gallons gal. Unless otherwise indicated, specifications refer to test vehicle. All prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSPR) effective as of February 19, 2013.Prices do not include manufacturer's destination and delivery charges. N/A: Information not available or not applicable. Manufacturer Info Sources: KIA -