This week we share our first impressions of the 2022 Kia Sorento hybrid, and discuss its driving characteristics, infotainment controls, powertrain performance, and whether the hybrid version is better than the gas-powered model. Also we talk about tire safety, and whether tread depth is a good indicator of when you need a replacement set.       ----------------------------------- Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!   From your iOS device, iMessage us at [email protected] to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!   We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/   Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6         SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:13 - First Impressions: 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid  07:30 - Question: Is tread depth a good indicator of when you need to replace tires on your car?         ----------------------------------     2022 Kia Sorento https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/kia/sorento/2022/overview/   Tires: Michelin Defender LTX M/S [T] https://www.consumerreports.org/products/all-season-truck-tire/michelin-defender-ltx-m-s-388349/overview/   Tires: Continental TerrainContact H/T https://www.consumerreports.org/products/all-season-truck-tire/continental-terraincontact-h-t-400429/overview/   Tires: Continental TerrainContact A/T https://www.consumerreports.org/products/all-terrain-truck-tire/continental-terraincontact-at-400427/overview/   Guide to Car Safety https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/         ----------------------------------- Check out http://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez    Follow Us on Social: Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Google+: http://bit.ly/1Md3gfQ