Used 2015 Kia Sorento SXL for sale 

The 2015 Kia Sorento comes in 5 trims in total. The trims are named LX, LX V6, EX V6, SX V6, and SX Limited V6. The base trim LX is the only trim to feature a 4 cylinder engine. Other than that, all the other trims feature a V6 engine. Priced at $24,300 for the base trim, it goes up to $39,900 for the top-end SX Limited trim.

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We would recommend you to go with the EX trim, which is available with a sticker price of $31,700. It is more value for money, and it is pretty much packaged with all the necessary features. It also has a powerful V6 motor along with leather upholstery, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, and many other features. 

The 2015 Kia Sorento is powered by a 3.3 Liter V6 engine for the top four trims. It outputs 290 horsepower and 252 lb-ft of torque. Having a front-wheel-drive layout, it offers a 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission. In most cases, it has adequate power for daily driving but can feel lethargic in certain situations.

The Subaru Forester is the only car in this segment to feature an All-Wheel-Drive layout. All the other rivals are equipped with just front-wheel drive. So, here the Subaru has an advantage. However, it is the Kia Sorento which is the most powerful SUV in the competition having the only SUV to feature a V6 engine. When it comes to top speed, again Kia leads the race with 124 mph.

The 2015 Kia Sorento returns a fuel economy of 18 mpg in the city, 25 mpg on the highway, and 21 mpg combined. The figures are decent for a V6 engine and front-wheel-drive layout. The Honda CR-V with its 2.4 Liter 4 cylinder engine delivers the highest efficiency of 27 mpg in the city, 34 mpg on the highway, and 29 mpg combined. 

As can be seen, the Honda CR-V is the most fuel-efficient car in the segment. All the cars in the segment, except for the Kia Sorento, are good in terms of mileage. The Kia Sorento for its V6 engines consumes more in comparison to others. Despite having the highest fuel tank capacity of 19.2 gallons, the Toyota Highlander could not beat the Honda CR-V in terms of range. 

The 2015 Kia Sorento comes in a two or three-row seating configuration. The one we have today is the three-row or the 7-seater version. The seats are wrapped in cloth upholstery which comes as standard. If you want, you can always opt for the Nappa leather upholstery at an additional price. Other optional features include 8-way power-adjustable front seats that also feature ventilated function.

The front seats can be said to be comfortable, while the rear seats lack space and are a bit cramped. Legroom in the third row of seats is quite adequate in comparison to other three-row SUVs. The Toyota Highlander ranks the highest in terms of offering a seating capacity of 8 passengers. The Kia Sorento ranks next with a total capacity of 7 passengers. Some of the interior features include:

• Auto-dimming mirrors
• Cargo cover
• Interior lighting kit
• Illuminated scuff plates
• 8-way power-adjustable front seats

Infotainment

The 2015 Kia Sorento comes with a UVO infotainment system. The infotainment system is refined and responds very quickly to user inputs. Owing to the amount of appreciation it received, it is considered to be one of the best user-friendly infotainment systems on the market.

There are several features that come as standards such as Bluetooth, USB-port, and Satellite Radio. Some of the important infotainment features are :

• 10-speaker Infinity surround sound system
• Bluetooth connectivity
• USB-Port
• Satellite Radio
• Navigation System
• 8-inch touchscreen

The 2015 Kia Sorento looks like a crossover. There is a glass panel behind the C-pillar for outside visibility to the third row of passengers. Fog lamps occupy the front section of the bumper in a vertical fashion. The Sorento rolls 17-inch aluminum with all-season tires and stands 7.3 inches above the ground.

The 2015 Toyota Highlander is rugged in design and is the heaviest in terms of curb weight, whereas the Subaru turns out to be the lightest in the segment. Kia Sorento occupies the second position with a curb weight of 3,722 lbs. Not only in curb weight, the Toyota Highlander is also the longest car in the segment while having the highest ground clearance too. Some of the exterior features include:

• Side steps
• Black crossbars
• Mudguards
• Wheel locks
• Rear bumper protector
• Tow hitch

Safety is one of the most prime features of a car. In the crash-test conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA), the 2015 Kia Sorento scored a perfect 5 out of 5-star overall rating, which includes 5-stars in the frontal and side crash tests and 4-stars in their rollover section. Even in the test conducted by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety(IIHS), it has received the highest score of ‘Good’ in the major sections. Along with these impressive safety scores, the SUV also brings a host of safety features for the safety of the passengers inside. Some of the important safety features of the Kia Sorento are:

• Rear parking sensors
• Rear-view camera
• Blind-spot monitoring system
• Tire pressure monitoring
• Stability control
• Traction Control

In terms of feature to price ratio, the Kia Sorento is a good affordable midsize SUV that is high on features but low on price. The seats are comfortable, and the cabin is roomy. Even outward visibility is something that deserves consideration. It is quite powerful in the segment due to its larger engine. The section where it lacks is the cargo, where the third-row of seats takes up most of the space.