Comparison - Kia Sorento SX 2021 - vs - Ford Explorer ST 2021

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Kia Sorento SX 2021

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Kia Sorento R,Naza Sorento

Also called:

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

42,590

Updated:

07 Dec 2020

52,605

Updated:

25 Jan 2020

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2021

Total Seating:

Transmission:

8-speed dual-clutch

10-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

17.70gals

18.60gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Aruba Stone

#8C9485

Crystal Beige

#C7B7A2

Glacial White Pearl

#E0DEE4

Sparkling Silver

#E3E4E8

Ebony Black

#343434

Everlasting Silver

#7C7C78

Gravity Gray

#61656A

Sapphire blue

#4F5866

Color:

Carbonized Gray Metallic

#4F453E

Star white Metallic Tri-coat

#FDFFFB

Atlas Blue Metallic

#0741D6

Rich Copper Metallic Tinted Clearcoat

#4A1414

Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat

#E60E28

Agate Black Metallic

#303030

Iconic Silver Metallic

#C7CAD0

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The 2021 Kia Sorento crossover finds a new look but the same mission: it’s the smaller hauler compared to the Telluride.

PROS
Better style
Available hybrid powertrains
Bigger interior
Telluride’s looks

CONS
What’s with the door tooth?
Is the second row more comfortable?
Not appreciably bigger

By:

thecarconnection.com

The all-new Sorento is expected to make its debut at the Geneva auto show in March. Disguised and undisguised spy photos and several official images of the Kia have given us a pretty good idea of what to expect from the redesigned mid-size crossover. Its boxier proportions and bolder styling mark a stark departure from the curvier and softer appearance of the current Sorento. The Korean automaker has also said that the next-gen model will ride on an all-new platform that helps make it bigger inside and out. It will also feature a hybrid powertrain as well as an eventual plug-in variant.

By:

caranddriver.com

Ford has made a few tweaks to its mid-size crossover for 2021, such as making heated seats standard on the XLT, offering a heated steering wheel as an optional feature on that model, and including an eight-way power-adjustable front passenger's seat on the Limited, ST, and Platinum models. A Sport Appearance package is now available on the XLT trim, and it includes 20-inch aluminum wheels that are coated in Carbonized Gray paint.

Pros
Smooth and controlled ride,
cargo friendly interior design,
comfortable front seats.

Cons
Third row space is tight,
plasticky interior bits,
most desirable models are pricey.

By:

caranddriver.com

The 2021 Ford Explorer is recognizable, but new. It should be on every family SUV shopper’s list.

Pros
Wide range of powertrains
Good looks
Great active safety tech
Available hybrid
Quiet interio

Cons
Hybrid isn’t refined
Not a great value
Cramped third row
Clunky second row

By:

thecarconnection.com

New Sport Appearance package available on XLT trim.Minor changes to standard and optional feature availability.

Pros
Strong engines for quick acceleration
Rear-wheel-drive platform improves handling and towing
Roomy cargo area

Cons
Too much wind noise at highway speeds
The price can get frighteningly expensive in a hurry
Lackluster interior material quality

By:

edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

21.00mpg

18.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

28.00mpg

24.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.50L

3.00L

Torque:

311ft-lbs

at 1 700rpm

415ft-lbs

at 3 500rpm

Horsepower:

281hp

at 5 800rpm

400hp

at 5 500rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

37.90Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

yes

Side view Camera:

yes

On steering wheel:

Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel

Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

189.00in

199.30in

Width:

74.80in

78.90in

Height:

70.30in

70.20in

Ground Clearance:

8.20in

8.30in

Front Track:

64.50in

66.90in

Rear Track:

64.80in

66.90in

Wheel Base:

110.80in

119.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.30

40.70

Rear Head Room:

39.10

40.50

Front Leg Room:

41.40in

43.00in

Rear leg room:

41.70in

39.00in

Front Hip Room:

55.60in

59.20in

Front Shoulder Room:

59.10in

61.80in

Rear Hip Room:

55.10in

59.10in

Rear Shoulder room:

58.10in

61.90in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

75.50cu.ft

87.80cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

3500lbs

5600lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

12.60cu.ft

18.20cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

18.40degrees

21.00degrees

Angle of Departure:

23.30degrees

21.00degrees

Curb Weight:

4120.00lbs

4701.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

More Instruments:

4.2-inch Trip Computer Display

odometer

Estimated range of remaining fuel

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

Power Door Locks

Power Windows w/ Driver One-Touch Auto-Up/Down

Hands-Free Entry

Heated Mirrors

Hands-Free Entry

Heated Mirrors

2 One-Touch Power Windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Leather seats

8-Way Power-Adjustable Driver's Seat

2-Way Power Lumbar Support Driver's Seat

8-Way Power-Adjustable Passenger Seat

Heated Front Seats

Bucket Front Seats

Height Adjustable Passenger Seat

Ventilated Driver Seat

Ventilated Passenger Seat

Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Height Adjustable Passenger Seat

Sport Front Seats

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Ventilated Driver Seat

Ventilated Passenger Seat

Leather

6 -Way Power Passenger Seat

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

2nd-Row Captain's Chairs

50/50 Split-Folding 2nd-Row Seats

One-Touch Sliding & Folding 2nd-Row Seats

Reclining 3rd-Row Seats w/ 50/50 Split-Folding

Rear Ventilation Ducts

Folding center armrest

Power Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats

Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Folding Rear Seatback

Multi-Level Heating

Suspension

Front Suspension:

MacPherson Struts

Front Stabilizer Bar

Rear Suspension:

Independent, Multi-link

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Info:

Stabilizer Bar

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Rear Air Conditioning Vents

Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control

Dual Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Three Zone Climate Control

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

10.25-inch Touch-Screen

Navigation

Wireless connectivity included with 8.0-inch Touch-Screen.

Bluetooth® Wireless Technology, Hands-Free Phone and Audio Streaming

6 Speaker AM/FM/HD Radio Audio System

USB Data Port, Front Console

USB Charging Outlet, Front Console (2),2nd Row (3),3rd Row (2)

12-Volt Power Outlet, Front Console

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

Bose Premium Brand Speakers

1 Subwoofer(S)

Bang & Olufsen Premium Brand Speakers

Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio

USB With External Media Control

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

USB Connection

1 Subwoofer(S)

12 Total Speakers

Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated disc

Ventilated Front Disc

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Solid Disc

Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Hill Start Assist

Descent Assist System

Safe Exit Assist (SEA) w/ Power Rear Child-Safety Door Locks

Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)

Parking Distance Warning (PDW), Reverse

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision- Avoidance Assist (RCCA)

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) w/ Parallel Exit Assist

Lane Following Assist (LFA)

Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

LED Headlamp

Post-Collision Safety System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Turn Signal Mirrors

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Dual Front With Head Protection Chambers Side-Mounted Airbags

Post-Collision Safety System

LED Headlamp

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Options

Packages:

X-Line SX Prestige Rust Color Package

Smoker's Package

ST High-Performance Pack

Equipment Group 401A

Premium Technology Package

ST Street Pack

Exterior Options:

Cross Bars X-Line

Mud Guards

Illuminated Scuff Plates

Wheel Locks

Rear Bumper Protector

Side Step Bars

Transverse Panels, Illuminated

Tow Hitch PnP

Wheel Lock Kit

Roof Rails

License Plate Bracket

Dual Panel Moonroof

Splash Guards

Roof-Rail Crossbars

Interior Options:

Interior Lighting Kit

Carpeted Floor Mats

Cargo Cover

Cargo Net

EC Mirror W/HomeLink

Rear Seat Entertainment

Cargo Tray, Folding

Cargo Mat, Carpeted W/Seatback Protection

2nd Row Bench

Dual-Headrest DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System

Cargo Area Management System

All-Weather Floor Mats W/Carpet Mats

Cargo Mat

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Black, leather

#212121

Rust, leather

#B17B52

Color:

Ebony, leather

#000000

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Comparison - Kia Sorento SX 2021 - vs - Ford Explorer ST 2021

General

Also called:

Kia Sorento R,Naza Sorento

Also called:

--

Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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