The new exterior design of the KIA Sorento presents a study in a stylish architectural structure defined by sharp, modern lines and accented with high-tech details. The front grill is referred to as Tigernose as it extends to the DRL headlights and to the h
The Kia Sorento comes in both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive and is available in four different powertrains. Two powertrains are on offer: a 2.5-liter or 1.6-liter Hybrid. The 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder GDI comes in AWD and FWD, where the AWD system uses torque-vectoring with a center-locking differential to provide extra power to rear wheels in slippery conditions. This engine is paired with an 8-speed that sends 281 horsepower and 311 lb.-ft. Torque to the wheels, and is capable of towing 3,500 lbs. The fuel consumption for the turbocharged model is 25 mpg combi
These days equipment like ABS and airbags seem like no-brainers, but not long ago they weren't standard. That would change for the land cruiser. In 1996 the North American model received both anti-lock brakes and airbags as standard equipm
Well, that was the case for a while. Nowadays, companies are starting to catch up. A great example of this is from another Asian state right off the Sea of Japan: South Korea’s Kia. Where Kia had previously gone wrong, such as with the Stinger GT, they were determined to fix their mistakes. The result of this hard work is, what we believe to be, some of this year's best c
Yet another redesign was in store for the Land Cruiser in 1998. One of the biggest changes came to the suspension, where the solid front axle was finally ditched for independent front suspension. It also got a new powerplant in the form of a 4.7 -liter V8 with dual overhead camsha
Ford's G.O.A.T system (Goes Over Any Terrain System) has seven modes that can be tailored depending on the type of terrain including Sand, Rock Crawl, and even Baja. It even has an automatic terrain control system which acts almost like cruise control for off-roading, relieving stress for the driver slightly when navigating awkward ar
This article wouldn't be complete without talking about the off-road capabilities of the Bronco. After all, this is possibly the most important function of the vehicle altogether, and it's what sets the Bronco apart from the r
Given that an ever increasing number of car manufacturers are starting to lean more towards SUVs/trucks, it was only a matter of time before high-end manufacturers like Rolls-Royce and Bentley would make their own,
Well, the answer is actually pretty straight-forward. In short, Kia finally stepped up and made an SUV that's as well-built as it is good looking. Toyota , on the other hand, has started to fall from their once 'Top Dog' sta
But how does the Montero compare to new off-roaders on the market? Well, as the social media feud between Jeep and Ford heats up , I can't help but chuckle. Sure, my Montero doesn't have electronically disconnecting sway bars, multiple suspension settings, Suvinsightzone.Com or an eight-speed automatic transmission. But it can do 90% of the things a Wrangler Rubicon can at about 10% of the pr
Now, that's not to say the Telluride stacks up to Rolls-Royce's level. No, far from it. However, that doesn't mean they can't do something similar for a lower price. Just looking at it reminds us of the Cullinan so much ! From the headlights and taillights to the body shape/structure grill, the Telluride is as close to a Cullinan as you'll get for $30,
By 2002 the Land Cruiser was almost the same as its Lexus LX 470 counterpart, just with less leather and inferior suspension. Shoving a third row of seats into the back doesn't do much for adult comfort, but children can fit f
The sound system in the Raptor is good enough. You do not want to go and add a whole new sound system and take up space that the pickup truck doesn’t really have. Rather roll down your window and listen to the sweet sounds that the engine ma
Its functions and modular nature put it in a class of its own and make it a great option for those looking for a modern and cheap off-roader with all the features expected in a modern-day road car. This article will detail some of the more interesting features and aspects of one of Ford's newest offeri
Anecdotal as it may be, we've been seeing more and more Kia Tellurides around our homes. It appears they've risen to the top of people's 'SUV-radar', so to speak. Though, it leads us to ask, "Why the Kia Telluride over a time-tested Japanese c
The V8 chugs away, delivering smooth and comfortable acceleration. The 2002's interior noise is minimal. While this marks a dramatic shift towards luxury, the Land Cruiser of this vintage is still reportedly capable of off roading thanks to its ground clearance and suspension tra
It's possible to remove the fender flares, grille, front fender, and quarter-panel. These can then be swapped out for complete customizability. It's also possible to remove the roof and even the doors. This gives the car an almost beach buggy feel and gives an openness that no car comes close to achiev