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31 high-resemblance plastic metallics. Speaking of materials, Hirashiki says that they've increased the overall use of advanced high-strength steel in the vehicle to 53%. This helps not only improve the overall ride and handling of the vehicle, but also helps reduce NVH. Speaking of the ride and handling, the rear suspension features a redesigned rear cross-member span that is longer than the previous model's; this provides improved wheel travel over harsh surfaces. (There are also revised bushings.) There is a revised suspension geometry in the front. In addition to which, there is an H-shaped subframe, four-point bushing mountings, and hydraulic rebound stopper-type shock absorbers. While this is a unibody vehicle not meant for traversing Rubicon-like trails, Hirashiki says that the torsional rigidity is up 14%, and notes that there is an available all-wheel drive system that automatically routes power to the wheel with the most traction. There is also a 4WD Lock Mode that evenly splits power between the front and rear drive shafts. The Sorento is available with three engines. There are two fours and a six. The base engine is an all-aluminum normally aspirated four that provides 185 hp @ 6,000 rpm and 178 lb-ft of torque @ 4,000 rpm. For the frst time, there is a turbocharged four available. Again, all-aluminum, it provides 240 hp @ 6,000 rpm and 260 lb-ft of torque @ 1,450 to 3,500 rpm. And the all-aluminum six generates 290 hp @ 6,400 rpm and 252 lb-ft of torque @ 5,300 rpm. There is a six-speed automatic transmission across the board. (Vehicles with the V6, incidentally, are available in a three- row confguration.) Given that the Sorento is to compete with vehicles even at the upper end of the midsize crossover category, there is an array of technology available for the vehicle, both in the form of safety— vehicle stability management, forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot detection, rear cross- trafc alert, surround view monitoring— and infotainment—the company's UVO eServices ofer a various of functions, including Apple Siri Eyes Free and Local Search powered by Google. The Sorento is available with an 8-in. capacitive-touch color screen; there is a standard 4.3-in. TFT color touch screen. Michael Sprague says that since 2009, Kia has transformed itself. There have been 20 all-new or signifcantly redesigned products. The 2016 Sorento comes on the heels of the 2015 Sedona (they're calling it a "multi-purpose vehicle," not a minivan, but. . .) and the 2015 K900 luxury sedan. Yes, this truly is transformation. McCormick Place South | Chicago, Illinois March 23-26, 2015 | ProMatShow.com At ProMat, you can: • Discover the latest innovations from more than 800 solution providers. • Learn about new ideas driving productivity in more than 100 educational sessions. • Build strong business partnerships with suppliers. • Network with your peers. When you need to maximize efficiency targets, streamline your operations, speed time to market and cut costs, start by exploring what's next at ProMat 2015. ATTENDANCE IS FREE. REGISTER AT PROMATSHOW.COM See the latest manufacturing and supply chain solutions in action, in person. All in one place. ProMat. FIND WHAT'S NEXT Collocated with ProMat 2015 ProMat Keynotes TRANSFORMING YOUR MANUFACTURING BUSINESS FOR THE NEW DIGITAL AGE Renee Niemi, Director of the Android and Chrome Global Business, Google for Work CONSCIOUS CAPITALISM: BLUEPRINT FOR A NEW SYSTEM FOR DOING BUSINESS John Mackey, Co-Founder & CEO, Whole Foods Market WHAT'S NEXT – THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY Steve Wozniak Co-Founder of Apple & Founder, Chairman & CEO of Wheels of Zeus