Front Quarter View of the 2017 Kia Sorento

What’s New on the 2017 Sorento?

2016 is an exciting year so far for Kia Motors, the company has already been awarded a number of safety and other automotive awards and released new 2017 models. Models such as the 2017 Kia Cadenza and the 2017 Sportage have been added to the Kia lineup in addition to Kia’s most recent release of the 2017 Sorento features. You can see what’s new on the 2017 Sorento below with Kia of Irvine.

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For the 2017 model year the Kia Sorento has increased its availability of Kia’s advanced driver assistance features, even adding two new systems. Now on more trims than as with the 2016 Sorento, drivers can benefit from Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Advanced Smart Cruise Control, Blind Spot Detection and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. The two new driver assistance features, Autonomous Emergency Braking and Dynamic Bending Lights, are standard on the SX LIMITED V6 and an available option on other trim levels.

Read More: 2016 Kia Sorento Wins International SUV of the Year Award

Dashboard View of the 2017 Kia Sorento
Seating in the 2017 Kia Sorento
Cargo Space in the 2017 Kia Sorento

New Features of the 2017 Sorento

LX 2.4L

  • Convenience Package: UVO3 with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
  • Advanced Technology Package: Autonomous Emergency Braking

EX 2.0L Turbo

  • Paddle Shifters
  • Advanced Touring Package: Autonomous Emergency Braking

LX V6

  • Convenience Package: OVO3 with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
  • Advanced Technology Package: Autonomous Emergency Braking

EX V6

  • Advanced Touring Package: Autonomous Emergency Braking

SX V6

  • Advanced Technology Package: Autonomous Emergency Braking & Dynamic Bending Headlamps

SX LIMITED V6

  • Autonomous Emergency Braking
  • Dynamic Bending Headlamps

Read More: What Audio System Comes with the 2017 Sportage?As you may have noticed, another change for the 2017 Sorento model year is the elimination of a trim level. On the 2016 Kia Sorento there were eight available trims, the 2017 model now featuring seven, the LIMITED trim of the Sorento has been cut from the lineup.

You can get more information on the 2017 Kia Sorento by contacting our dealership in Irvine, CA. At Kia of Irvine you can also check out the latest Kia models on our model research page.