Sorento is Class Winner in Print and on TV
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| The Sorento is not only fully featured and well made it's got great style. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
Describe the new Kia Sorento midsize SUV. Does it perform well, have many features, a modest price tag, and does it include a comprehensive warranty? That's what the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) had to say when they voted it winner of the "Official Winter Vehicle of New England" competition.
Each winter, a group of 25 NEMPA automotive media members gather in January and rigorously test a variety of vehicles (cars, trucks and SUVs), in both favorable and unfavorable weather conditions. According to the organization, the Sorento was chosen out of its midsize competitors based on the previously listed attributes, combined with its under $25,000 USD value.
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| Its interior is much more upscale than its reasonable base price should allow. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
Craig Fitzgerald, NEMPA President said that, "It's not just about performance. It's also about utility, not just cars that are capable of holding the road but also of holding all the gear an average family has to haul when snow falls."
Kia's President and CEO Peter Butterfield commented that, "we are gratified to accept this award from the members of the New England Motor Press Association, because it confirms our belief that the Sorento SUV represents exceptional value. The Sorento is a stand-out vehicle for Kia and a great choice for consumers looking for styling, content and performance at an affordable price tag."