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2021 Kia Sorento HEV Design Preview

More off-road capability: New X-Line trim features 1.0-in. higher ground clearance, improved approach/departure angles, more advanced AWD with snow-mode and a more robust roof rack than outgoing SorentoMore performance capabilities: New 2.5-Turbo option with 281 horsepower and 311-lb-ft of torque mated to a segment-exclusive 8-speed wet-clutch DCT for more responsive around-town or mountain-pass drivingNew Turbo-Hybrid powertrain: Features 42 additional horsepower and nearly 50% better fuel economy than outgoing Sorento base engineMost Powerful HEV in its class1: 227-horsepower and estimated 37 MPG combinedAvailable Plug-in Hybrid option with 261 horsepower and an estimated 30 miles of pure electric driving rangeMore interior flexibility: Improved legroom and cargo room than outgoing Sorento, and available second-row captain’s chairs, allowing buyers to select either 4+2 or 5+2 seating.Best-in-class front/rear legroom and overall interior passenger volume