Finally got to test my Sorento out on some slippery stuff tonight. Rained all day and we had a cold snap. The road you see is like an ice rink. I'm still running the factory Kuhmo Tires, 80% on the front, 35% on the rear.
I must say, the safety features Kia put into this thing impressed me quite a bit. I can leave Stability and Traction control on, and have full control over the vehicle at all times, even when on ice.
Turn it off, and you can do whatever you want. Dounuts too
What impressed me the most was the Stability control. I just hit a major piece of ice while making a left turn onto a small side street and felt the back end kick out. Though I was mashing the curb forsure but the ABS took over the front right wheel first, then the rear. Completely corrected itself and straightened me out. Very impressed!!!
And no, I wasn't speeding. I wasnt even doing 5 mph. Thats how nasty the ice is.
Actually, I was making a left at the stop sign you can see infront of my sorento.
With winter tires, I can imagine the Sorento being quite the winter capable vehicle. I wasn't so sure about it cause I came from a real 4X4 SUV but now I'm convinced. Just wanted to share!
I must say, the safety features Kia put into this thing impressed me quite a bit. I can leave Stability and Traction control on, and have full control over the vehicle at all times, even when on ice.
Turn it off, and you can do whatever you want. Dounuts too
What impressed me the most was the Stability control. I just hit a major piece of ice while making a left turn onto a small side street and felt the back end kick out. Though I was mashing the curb forsure but the ABS took over the front right wheel first, then the rear. Completely corrected itself and straightened me out. Very impressed!!!
And no, I wasn't speeding. I wasnt even doing 5 mph. Thats how nasty the ice is.
Actually, I was making a left at the stop sign you can see infront of my sorento.
With winter tires, I can imagine the Sorento being quite the winter capable vehicle. I wasn't so sure about it cause I came from a real 4X4 SUV but now I'm convinced. Just wanted to share!
