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2018 Lexus RC F

What’s New

What’s New for 2018

For 2018, the RC F is still setting trends with its dynamic styling and now  has the Lexus Safety System+ as standard equipment. Also available for the 2018 model year are Dynamic Voice Recognition, Enform WIFI, App Suite 2.0, and a larger navigation screen (10.3”)

Safety Features

Driving Impression

The 2018 Lexus RC has an aggressive design with strong performance and a unique driving experience The RC F is quick, handles well in any driving condition and has a sport car feel. The RC F offers the ultimate Lexus performance with its 467-horsepower V8, which has a unique rumble and thrust. The acceleration is unreal when you floor the RC F and the responsive steering is pure magic.

Under the Hood

Lexus’ RC F coupe for 2018 has a 5.0-liter 467-horsepower V8 F, which is connected to an 8-speed automatic. High-compression 5.0-liter V8 produces 467 hp and 389 lb.-ft. of torque.

• Eight-speed Sport Direct Shift (SPDS) automatic transmission with Lexus G force Artificial Intelligence Shift control (G AI-SHIFT).
• Standard Torsen^® limited-slip differential.
• Available Torque Vectoring Differential (TVD) enhances dynamic performance by precisely controlling rear wheel torque, adjusting left-right distribution in 1/1000th of a second
• 0-liter V8 (RC F)
  467 horsepower @ 7,100 rpm
  389 lb-ft of torque @ 4,800-5,600 rpm
  EPA city/highway fuel economy: 16/25 mpg

Inside

The RC F has a stylistic instrumentation, which combines a digital speedometer with a larger center-mounted analog tachometer. Highlighting the center stack is a 10.3-inch infotainment screen. The seats are supportive and hold you in place when you accelerate at any speed.

Notable Standard Equipment

The 2018 Lexus RC comes equipped with standard automatic climate control, a self-dimming rearview mirror, and an infotainment system with a 10.3-inch display screen, Lexus Safety System+, rearview camera, Lexus Enform Service Connect service and onboard Wi-Fi. The 10-speaker audio system includes HD Radio, dual USB inputs and Bluetooth streaming with Eyes Free iPhone integration.  Also, heated and ventilated front seats, and a power-adjust steering wheel.

The luxury coupe features Scout^® GPS Link with a three-year trial. With the app on the driver’s paired phone, navigation maps and turn-by-turn directions appear on the vehicle’s central display screen. In addition, the 2018 RC F offers Enform Safety Connect that provides emergency calling capability to Lexus Enform response centers, available 24/7/365.  And with Enform Service Connect, the RC F can convey its maintenance needs. Using the Lexus Driver mobile app or the LexusDrivers.com website, customers can setup push reminders and alerts for maintenance and service issues.

 Outside

The RC F has the signature large Lexus “spindle” grille, which makes this vehicle look menacing and distinctive. The RC F proportions are perfect with the larger wheels and tires. The RC F model has uniquely stacked exhaust pipes and additional vents and flares.

The exterior has intake and outlet ducts that are both decorative and are functional. The air outlets on the hood and fenders not only exhaust hot air, but also help to smooth the airflow toward the rear of the vehicle.

Summary

If you are in the market for a luxury high performance coupe then go to your local Lexus dealer for a test drive today.

Specifications

2018 Kia Rio 5-Door (CNW Group/KIA Canada Inc.)

2018 Kia Rio 5-Door Ex

What’s New

Even though 2018 Kia Rio is classed as a subcompact it has the heart and sole of a larger vehicle. The Rio is simple yet sophisticated on the outside, but has an all-new look that is stylish and recognizable.

Safety Features

• Dual Front Advanced Airbags
• Dual Front Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
• Full-Length Side Curtain Airbags
• 3-Point Seat Belts for All Seating Positions
• Front Seat-Belt Pretensioners
• Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
• Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
• Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
• Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Side-Impact Door Beams
• Front and Rear Crumple Zones
• Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
• Rear Child-Safety Door Locks

Driving Impression

The ride in the Rio EX is firm, but never felt jarring on any road condition. The Rio took on any bump without any major body roll.

Acceleration was acceptable at 0-60 in a respectable 8.5 seconds, which is pretty good for a car this small. The motor for 2018 was tweaked it and made the Rio faster.

The Rio has good brakes with excellent feel and progression. Steering is responsive, and you have a good feel for the road.

Handling was great around and any turn steering was response

Under the Hood

1.6-liter naturally-aspirated engine is acceptable and can propel the Rio on the highway or in City.

The Rio has excellent fuel economy 28.3 mpg in combined driving.

Inside

The interior has an upscale feel highlighted with red accented leather seats and dash.

The Rio 5-Door is roomy and comfortable!

The Front Seats have enough room for six-footers with the right amount of cushioning, width, and bolstering.

The rear Seats are a little tight and adults will feel a tad cramped.

The interior quality is very good, and there were no rattles or squeaks.

The visibility is good, and the angle of the front hood enable you to place the car where you want it to go. Climate system is overall was pretty good and the controls are easy to access.

There is plenty of Storage Space in front of the shifter for keys and phone.

There is plenty of cargo room 17 cubic feet with the rear seat in place and 33 with the seat folded. The 60/40 split folding rear seat doesn’t fold totally flat,

Outside

The outside of the 2018 Kia Rio EX 5-Door is highlighted with a tiger-nose grille and gloss black plastic. Also, there are small round fog lights which highlight the Rio.

The rear has black plastic which gives the Rio 5 a taller look from the back rather than making it look shorter and wider.

Summary

If you are in the market for a small 5 door sedan then go to your local Kia dealer for a test drive today.

Specifications

2018 Toyota C-HR XLE

What’s New

The new 2018 Toyota C-HR has one of the most unique exterior designs that Toyota has ever come up with to date. The C-HR has a collection of curves to make this vehicle stand out from the collective pact.

Safety Features

The C-HR has safety in its DNA.

Ten airbags and a suite of active-safety features are standard on the C-HR, though it hasn’t yet been rated for crash safety by the IIHS or NHTSA.

• Toyota Safety Sense^™P (TSS-P)³¹ — Pre-Collision System³² with Pedestrian Detection⁴⁰ (PCS w/PD), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA),³⁰ Automatic High Beams (AHB),⁴¹ and Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)²⁶
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• Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
• Brake Hold
• Star Safety System^™— includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC),³³ Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA)²⁹ and Smart Stop Technology^® (SST)²⁴
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• Ten airbags⁴²— includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger and rear seat-mounted side airbags, driver knee airbag, front passenger seat-cushion airbag, and front and rear side curtain airbags
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• 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; driver-side Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) on all passenger seatbelts
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• Driver and front passenger seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters
• Driver and front passenger seatbelt warning system
• Engine immobilizer⁴⁵
• LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors and tether anchors on outboard second-row seats
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• Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)¹⁸and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)⁴⁴
• Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)⁴³
• Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).²⁵When the tire pressure drops to a critically low level, a light on the instrument panel alerts the driver.
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• Child-protector rear door locks

Driving Impression

The C-HR has excellent road handling with a extraordinary smooth ride. The steering is responsive and is a fun vehicle to drive. The front strut suspension gets Sachs dampers and a thick stabilizer bar, which deliver responsive road manners. At the rear, the C-HR has double wishbones and Sachs dampers rather than the cheaper torsion-beam axle that’s all but standard in small cars.

The brakes and steering are very responsive for a vehicle its size.

Under the Hood

The 2018 Toyota C-HR has a new engine, with 2.0 liters and 144 horsepower. The C-HR only is available with front wheels drive and continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). The transmission has a Manual mode. Toyota estimating an EPA highway fuel economy of about 31 mpg, and 27 mpg in the city.

Engine

2.0-Liter 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve with Valvematic, 144 hp @ 6100 rpm/139 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm

Inside

The interior of the C-HR has a center pod with switches, knobs, and touchscreen controls. The C-HR’s 7.0-inch display screen sits on the dash and integrated, and the surrounding controls complement it well.

Diamond patterns are a design inside the cabin, with a grid of diamonds molded into hard-plastic lower door panels and even into the headliner

The 2018 Toyota C-HR front seats are comfortable and supportive.

The high stance of the C-HR offers plenty of headroom even for those over 6 feet tall.

There are plenty of storage bins, cup holders, and trays. The rear seats flip and fold along a 60/40 split to create a flat load floor. The cargo stores 19 cubic feet of cargo volume with the rear seat up and has 32.4 cubic feet with the rear seat folded flat.

The C-HR comes standard with power windows, locks, and mirrors; 18-inch wheels; dual-zone climate control; a 7.0-inch touchscreen audio system with steering-wheel controls; and a rearview camera. Dual zone automatic climate control system with pollen filter and individual temperature settings for driver and front passenger

• 7-in. touch-screen Display Audio, AM/FM player, Aha Radio^™23application with over 100,000 stations, six speakers, auxiliary audio jack, USB 2.0 port²⁰ with iPod^®19 connectivity and control, voice recognition with voice training, hands-free phone capability, phone book access and music streaming²⁷ via Bluetooth^®46wireless technology, HD Radio^™ Technology,²⁸ and steering wheel controls
• 2-in. TFT Multi-Information Display with customizable settings, odometer, Sport and ECO Modes, outside temperature, fuel economy and trip information, fuel economy history, current/average fuel economy, distance to empty, cruising range, average speed, trip distance with timer, TPMS,²⁵G-Force Monitor, driver’s assist, Lane Departure Alert (LDA),³⁵ Pre-Collision System (PCS),³²warning messages, opening welcome animation during power-on, and trip summary when powering off
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror with integrated backup camera display³⁹
• Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio, Multi-Information Display, Bluetooth^®46hands-free phone, voice-command, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC),²⁶ Lane Departure Alert (LDA)³⁵ and trip controls
• Leather-trimmed shift lever with satin-plated shift knob
• Sport fabric-trimmed heated front bucket seats; 8-way adjustable driver’s seat with sport bolsters and power lumbar support; 6-way adjustable front passenger seat with sport bolsters
• Sport fabric-trimmed front bucket seats; 6-way adjustable driver’s seat with sport bolsters; 6-way adjustable front passenger seat with sport bolsters
• 3-passenger rear seating with fabric-trimmed 60/40 split fold-flat second-row rear seat with adjustable headrests
• Power windows with one-touch auto up/down in all positions
• Cargo area cover
• Remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock and panic functions
• Smart Key System³⁶on front doors with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock and panic functions, and remote illuminated entry
• Center armrest
• Two front cup holders; two front and two rear bottle holders
• Passenger-side glove compartment
• Front-door storage pockets with sculpted bottle holders
• Dual sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors

Outside

The C-HR’ has a very unique design with distinctive features. The C-HR has arising window line, high stance, and unique flowing lines, swoops, and accents to make an interesting and a stand-alone design.

Summary

If you are in the market for a unique

FWD CUV then go to your local Toyota dealer for a test drive today.

Specifications

Overall height

61.6

Overall width

70.7

Overall length

171.2

Wheelbase

103.9

Track (front/rear) (18-in. wheels)

60.6

Interior Dimensions, front/rear (in.)

Headroom

38.1/38.3

Shoulder room

49/52.5

Hip room

52.97/48

Leg room

43.46/31.7

Seating capacity

5

Approach/departure angle (degrees)

15.8/38

2018 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 5-door

What’s New

The Mazda3 Grand Touring 5 door has been updated for 2018 with revised front end styling, rear bumper as well as increased sound deadening and more premium interior appointments.

Safety Features

Standard safety features include front, side, and side curtain airbags, blind-spot monitoring with cross-traffic alert smart city brake support, ABS with EBD and brake assist, traction control system (TCS), dynamic stability control (DSC), Hill Launch Assist, and tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

Advanced dual front air bags with passenger weight sensors²² (Mazda Advanced Restraint System)
Front seat-mounted side-impact air bags and side-impact air curtains²²
3-point safety belts for all seating positions
Front safety-belt pretensioners with force limiters
Whiplash-reducing front seat headrests
Anti-lock Brake System with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution & Brake Assist
Hill Launch Assist²³
Dynamic Stability Control⁴ and Traction Control System
Rearview camera⁷
SKYACTIV^®-Body¹ Ring Structure
Side-impact door beams
Collapsible steering column
Foldaway brake pedal assembly
Engine-immobilizer antitheft system
Keyless remote panic button (on key fob)
Automatic door locks (speed-senstive and transmission-sensitive)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
LATCH child safety seat anchors & upper tethers
Child safety rear door locks

Driving Impression

The 2017 Mazda3 has excellent road manners with adequate power. There is a Sport mode that enables you to get the feeling of downshifting.

The 2.5-liter Skyactiv engine is excellent on the highway and equally fun to drive. The brakes are adequate in all  driving conditions.

Under the Hood

The 184 horses from its 2.5-liter naturally aspirated, twin-cam four has plenty of power for city or highway driving. Performance falls in the 0 to 60 in the mid-7-second range

Inside

The interior on the Mazda 3 leather seats, door inserts and center console lid, a six-way power driver’s seat, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, a 4.0-inch Active Driving Display head-up display, keyless entry with alarm and pushbutton start, leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift knob, electronic parking brake, and 60/40 split folding rear seat with center armrest cup holders. The infotainment system consists of a 7.0-inch color touchscreen display with multifunction commander control, eight-speaker Bose center point audio system with AM/FM and HD radio, SiriusXM radio, Pandora, Aha, Stitcher audio apps, two USB inputs, Bluetooth audio and phone streaming, SMS

The seats are very comfortable and supportive and the dash and controls are well laid out.

Below is a list of all the creature features found on the Mazda 3 Grand Touring

• INTERIOR

Outside

Mazda’s updates for 2018 are subtle, including reshaped fog light portals, new grille framework that blends into the headlights, and an updated rear bumper.

Summary

If you are in the market for a 5 door sedan with a host of technology then go to your local Mazda dealer for a test drive today.

Specifications

2017 Lexus 450h

What’s New

The 2017 RX 450h is more unique this year with improved dynamics, a more luxurious and car like interior, and radical styling.

Safety Features

Safety

• Airbags
• Driver Air Bag
• Passenger Air Bag
• Front Head Air Bag
• Rear Head Air Bag
• Front Side Air Bag
• Rear Side Air Bag
• Brakes
• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
• Safety Features
• Brake Assist
• Electronic Stability Control
• Daytime Running Lights
• Child Safety Locks
• Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
• Traction Control
• Blind Spot Monitor
• Lane Departure Warning
• Lane Keeping Assist

Driving Impression

For 2017 the RX450H suspension have been updated and is a ultra luxury SUV. The RX450H is poised on the road and can handle any road condition. The acceleration is adequate and the handling is unique for its size. The RX 450h hybrid combines an electric motor with the V6 delivering enough horsepower and torque with superior fuel economy.

Under the Hood

The 2017 RX450h hybrid pairs the 3.5-liter V6 with a battery-electric powertrain and standard AWD. The 2017 RX 450h has total output of 308 horsepower and delivers up to 31 mpg.

3.5-liter V6 + 123-kW electric motor (RX 450h)
259 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm (gasoline engine only)
Total system horsepower: 308
247 lb-ft of torque @ 4,800 rpm (gasoline engine only)
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 31/28 mpg (AWD)

Inside

The 2017 RX450h leather-upholstered and wood-accented interior is luxurious. The front seats are heated and ventilated, and have 10-way power adjustment. The driver gets memory settings for seat, steering wheel, and exterior-mirror positions. The features are endless on the RX450h like12-speaker audio system, navigation system, 8-inch display screen, dual-zone automatic climate control, push-button starting, tilt/telescoping steering column, blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, and Lexus Enform Safety Connect remote emergency notification. Also included on the RX450h is the Lexus Safety System +, which includes pre-collision braking, pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning and mitigation, and adaptive cruise control.

The driving controls are easy to reach, seats are comfortable, Interior storage is good with a large big glove box, covered console box with a power point and auxiliary/USB inputs.

Below is a list of all the creature features that were on my test drive

Interior

• Convenience & Comfort
• Alarm
• Back-Up Camera
• Cruise Control
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Heads-Up Display (Optional)
• Vehicle Anti-Theft System
• Fog Lamps
• Auto-Off Headlights
• Interior Cargo Shade
• Keyless Start
• Luggage Rack (Optional)
• Power Liftgate
• Hands-Free Liftgate (Optional)
• Adjustable Steering Wheel
• Steering Wheel Controls
• Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
• Heated Steering Wheel
• Trip Computer
• Remote Trunk Release
• Universal Garage Door Opener
• Intermittent Wipers
• Rain Sensing Wipers
• Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
• Keyless Entry
• Power Door Locks
• Electrochromic rearview mirror
• Heated Mirrors
• Mirror Memory
• Power Mirrors
• Driver Vanity Mirror
• Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
• Passenger Vanity Mirror
• Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
• Power Steering

• Entertainment
• AM/FM Stereo
• Auxiliary Audio Input
• CD Player
• HD Radio
• MP3 Player
• Satellite Radio
• Premium Sound System (Optional)
• Entertainment System (Optional)
• Hard Disk Drive
• Smart Device Integration
• Heating & Cooling
• Climate Control
• Dual Zone A/C
• A/C
• Navigation & Communication
• Navigation System
• Onboard Hands-Free Communications System
• Wireless Cell Phone Hookup
• Seats
• Leather Seats
• Cooled Driver Seat
• Heated Front Seats
• Heated Rear Seat (Optional)
• Driver Lumbar
• Passenger Lumbar
• Seat Memory
• Power Driver Seat
• Power Passenger Seat
• Pass-Through Rear Seat
• 2nd Row Bench Seat
• Bucket Seats

Outside

Styling on the RX450h is bold, aggressive and highly styled. The signature spindle grille up front, unique headlights highlighted with LED lights, a high beltline all highlight this unique vehicle

Summary

If you are in the market for a unique quality Hybrid CUV then go to your local Lexus dealer for a test drive today

Specifications

• Dimensions
• Wheelbase(in): 109.8
• Length, Overall (in): 192.5
• Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 74.6
• Height, Overall (in): 67.7

• Dimensions
• Passenger Capacity: 5
• Passenger Volume (cu. ft.): 121.7
• Front Head Room (in): 39.4
• Front Leg Room (in): 44.1
• Front Shoulder Room (in): 57.8
• Front Hip Room (in): 56.6
• Second Head Room (in): 38.2
• Second Leg Room (in): 38
• Second Shoulder Room (in): 57.6
• Second Hip Room (in): 56
• Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (cu. ft.): 55.9
• Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (cu. ft.): 18
• Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (cu. ft.): 18

2017 Toyota Prius Prime Plus

What’s New

The new 2017 Prius Prime replaces the prior Prius Plug-In hybrid. The 2017 Prius Plus uses a larger battery for increased pure electric range that produces the total gas/electric hybrid range to approximately 600 miles.

Safety Features

Driving Impression

The Toyota Prius Prime is an all around-town and highway vehicle, which is practical and fun to drive.

The Prime’s suspension is superb and handling is excellent in any road condition. The Prius has excellent pick up on the highway and around-town. Acceleration is great and can reach 60 mph in about 11 seconds. The 8.8 kWh battery pack can drive the Prius Prime for up to 25 miles in pure-EV mode, and it stays in that mode until the battery is depleted or you exceed 84 mph.

Under the Hood 

The 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine provides 95 horsepower and in combination with two electric motors that put out a total of 76 kW, and together 121 horsepower. The 8.8 kWh battery pack provides enough juice to drive the Prius Prime just on electricity for up to 25 miles, at speeds up to 84 mph. That works out to a 133 mpg, which Toyota notes is the best rating of any vehicle
4-cylinder hybrid (1.8-liter engine with 53- and 23-kilowatt electric motors)
95 horsepower @ 5,200 rpm (1.8-liter engine)
105 lb-ft torque @ 3,600 rpm (1.8-liter engine)
121 net horsepower (1.8-liter engine plus combined electric output)
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 55/53 mpg, 133 mpg (EV mode)

Inside

Interior

Inside the 2017 Prius Prime are the 4-passenger interior seats and the rear bench seat has a center console. The Prius Plus has top-of-dash mounted gauges that are highlighted with a massive 11.6-inch touch-screen infotainment display that’s standard on Premium and Advanced trim levels. the big screen provides two levels of information, such as maps and audio controls, with a tablet-like interface. The dash and controls are well laid out and are easy to access. The seats are supportive and hold you firmly in place.

Below is a list of all the creature features found on my test drive. 

Outside

The 2017 Prius Prime exterior styling includes the multi-lens LED headlights that are sleek and modern alongside the unique grille treatment. The rear is highlighted with LED taillights that wrap horizontally around the trailing edge of the carbon-fiber hatch. The rear hatch has “dual-wave” glass.

Summary

If you are in the market for a unique gas/hybrid vehicle then go to your local Toyota dealer for a test drive today.

Specifications

2017 Kia Sorento SXL AWD

What’s New

The 2017 Kia Sorento SXL is a mid-size crossover which can accommodate seven adults . It was redesigned for the 2016 model year, increasing its wheelbase and length by about three inches to increase cabin space.

The redesign was total, including a new chassis with stiffer body structure, complete sheet metal makeover, and new turbo four-cylinder engine with direct injection.

Safety Features

Safety

• Airbags
• Driver Air Bag
• Passenger Air Bag
• Front Head Air Bag
• Rear Head Air Bag
• Front Side Air Bag
• Brakes
• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
• Safety Features
• Brake Assist
• Electronic Stability Control
• Child Safety Locks
• Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
• Traction Control
• Blind Spot Monitor
• Auto-Leveling Headlights (Optional)
• Lane Departure Warning (Optional)
• Cross-Traffic Alert 

Driving Impression

The new 240-horsepower turbocharged four feels powerful has with torque of 260 pound-feet

The 6-speed automatic transmission is adequate mated to the turbocharged drive train.

The steering is responsive, the braking is excellent and the suspension provides a composed ride.

My test drive was AWD has sensors, which monitor the steering degree, yaw, and other forces It’s a sophisticated system that electronically determines in milliseconds which wheel or wheels get the power.

Under the Hood

Inside

The Sorento cabin has the feel of a luxury car, with the use of upgraded premium materials. The dash is well laid out and the controls are well positioned.

The front seats are supportive and hold you firmly in place.  The Sorento SXL model has an extendable thigh support for tall drivers, and available height and tilt adjustment for the passenger.

The second-row seats are adequate, but are not contoured. There’s storage under the rear seats, and the seatback neatly flip forward for access to the third row. The Sorento’s third row works for short rides if you’re under six feet.

The Sorento SXL third row seat is power folding, by a button inside the lift gate. My test drive had the remote lift gate release that works with the key in your pocket or purse. The storage space behind the third row is small and can handle small items.

The panoramic moon roof is large and helps brighten up the interior.

Below is a list of creature features on the 2017 Sorento SXL

Interior

• Convenience & Comfort
• Alarm
• Back-Up Camera
• Cruise Control
• Adaptive Cruise Control (Optional)
• Vehicle Anti-Theft System
• Fog Lamps
• Auto-Off Headlights
• HID headlights (Optional)
• Interior Cargo Shade (Optional)
• Keyless Start
• Luggage Rack (Optional)
• Rear Parking Aid
• Power Liftgate
• Hands-Free Liftgate
• Remote Engine Start (Optional)
• Adjustable Steering Wheel
• Steering Wheel Controls
• Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
• Heated Steering Wheel (Optional)
• Trip Computer
• Remote Trunk Release
• Universal Garage Door Opener
• Intermittent Wipers
• Rain Sensing Wipers
• Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
• Keyless Entry
• Power Door Locks
• Electrochromic rearview mirror
• Heated Mirrors
• Mirror Memory
• Power Mirrors
• Power Folding Mirrors
• Driver Vanity Mirror
• Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
• Passenger Vanity Mirror
• Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
• Power Steering
• Entertainment
• AM/FM Stereo
• Auxiliary Audio Input
• CD Player
• MP3 Player
• Satellite Radio
• Premium Sound System
• Hard Disk Drive
• Smart Device Integration
• Heating & Cooling
• Climate Control
• Dual Zone A/C
• A/C
• Rear A/C
• Navigation & Communication
• Navigation System
• Onboard Hands-Free Communications System
• Wireless Cell Phone Hookup
• Seats
• Leather Seats
• Additional Rear Seat
• Cooled Driver Seat (Optional)
• Heated Front Seats
• Driver Lumbar
• Seat Memory
• Power Driver Seat
• Power Passenger Seat
• Pass-Through Rear Seat
• 2nd Row Bench Seat
• Bucket Seats

Outside

The Sorento’s unique design has soft proportions and aerodynamics that highlight the overall design. The front and rear show its uniqueness in the details, with character coming from the detailed grille, LED running lights, and narrow headlamps with prominent air intakes punctuated by fog lamps.

Summary

The 2017 Kia Sorento is an excellent and versatile family crossover, with stylish looks and a refined cabin. If you are in the market for an excellent CUV then go to your local Kia dealer for a test drive today.

Specifications

• Dimensions
• Wheelbase(in): 109.4
• Length, Overall (in): 187.4
• Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 74.4
• Height, Overall (in): 66.3
• Dimensions
• Passenger Capacity: 7
• Passenger Volume (cu. ft.): 154.2
• Front Head Room (in): 39.5
• Front Leg Room (in): 44.1
• Front Shoulder Room (in): 59.1
• Front Hip Room (in): 56.7
• Second Head Room (in): 39.3
• Second Leg Room (in): 39.4
• Second Shoulder Room (in): 58
• Second Hip Room (in): 56.4
• Third Leg Room (in): 31.7
• Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (cu. ft.): 73
• Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (cu. ft.): 38
• Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (cu. ft.): 11.3