2019 Kia Sorento vs 2019 Ford Explorer in Laval

Looking for a 2019 Kia Sorento in Laval close to Montreal? First come to your 440 Ford dealer and book your test drive of the all-new 2019 Ford Explorer! Offering numerous commodities and a wide choice of powertrains, you will undoubtedly fall under the spell of this Ford SUV with outstanding qualities. In addition, take advantage of our Ford financing offers and current, ongoing promotions to save even more on your purchase! Whether you live in the West Island, Blainville or elsewhere on the North Shore of Montreal, come see us at 440 Ford!

Under its hood, the 2019 Explorer offers several powertrains:

• 3.5-litre Ti-VCT 6-cylinder engine of 290 horsepower and 255 lb-ft of torque (optional on the XLT and Limited);
• .3-litre EcoBoost developing 280 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque (standard on the XLT and Limited models);
• 3.5-litre EcoBoost generating 365 horsepower and a torque of 350 lb-ft (standard on the Sport and Platinum versions).

Book a test drive of the 2019 Ford ExplorerBut no matter which model you will choose, you will get a 6-speed automatic transmission and an Intelligent All-Wheel Drive, offering you outstanding driving pleasure. The 2019 Sorento, for its part, only proposes 2 powertrains, and less powerful than that of the Explorer. Therefore, depending on the selected version, you will get a 2.4-litre 4-cylinder engine of 185 horsepower or a 3.3-litre V6 with a thrust of 290 horsepower. The available torque varies between 178 and 252 lb-ft, depending on the selected engine.

As for towing capacity, the Explorer has once more the upper hand over its rival! Indeed, the Ford SUV can haul between 3,000 and 5000 lb based on the selected model, while some models of the Sorento cannot do better than a capacity of 2,000 lb. Don't wait any longer and come test drive the Explorer today at 440 Ford in Laval, close to Montreal, Blainville and the West Island!

In terms of design, the Explorer is noticeable at first glance thanks to a strong built and imposing stance that says a lot about what it is made of! We note its LED signature lighting at the front and rear, its foot-activated power liftgate, its quad-tip exhaust as well as its wide selection of wheels-8 in all, depending on the selected model. Its dimensions are also larger than the Sorento:

 

• Length: 5,046 mm (as opposed to 4,800 mm);
• Width: 2,005 mm (as opposed to 1,890 mm);
• Height: 1,777 mm (as opposed to from 1,685 to 1,690 mm);
• Wheelbase: 2,866 mm (as opposed to 2,780 mm).

The interior the Explorer, spacious and refined, can more than comfortably accommodate up to 7 occupants and all their luggage, depending on the selected model. Its rear trunk can fit 595 litres of equipment, as opposed to only 320 litres for the Sorento, and the maximum cargo space of the Ford SUV is 2,314 litres (2,082 in the case of the Kia model). You will appreciate the numerous commodities offered on board the Explorer, such as dual-zone electronic automatic temperature controls, heated and cooled seats, the PowerFold third-row bench seat that folds flat at the touch of a button, Apple CarPlay/Google Android Auto compatibility, a navigation system, a dual-pane power moonroof and so much more, depending on the selected model. No matter where you live on the North Shore of Montreal, find out more about it by visiting 440 Ford!

With regard to safety and technology, the Explorer is not to be outdone by its rivals with features such as the FordPass Connect app with Wi-Fi Hotspot and the capacity to connect up to 10 devices as far as 15 meters from the vehicle, a 180-degree camera, an exclusive curve control system, hill descent control, various driver-assist systems with adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning and pedestrian detection, among others.

To find out more about the all-new 2019 Ford Explorer and its advantages over the competition, including the 2019 Kia Sorento, drop by 440 Ford, your Ford dealer of choice in Laval, close to Montreal! We are easily accessible from the West Island, Blainville and elsewhere on the North Shore of Montreal.