Consumer Reports Reviews the Kia Sorento

The Kia Sorento is a 4-door SUV offered in a 2WD 4dr I4 LX, AWD 4dr I4-GDI LX, 2WD 4dr I4-GDI LX, 2WD 4dr I4-GDI EX, 2WD 4dr V6 LX, 2WD 4dr V6 EX, 2WD 4dr V6 SX, AWD 4dr I4-GDI EX, AWD 4dr V6 LX, AWD 4dr V6 EX and AWD 4dr V6 SX. The powertrains include 2.4-liter 4 (175 hp), 2.4-liter 4 (191 hp) and 3.5-liter V6 (276 hp) engines, and 6-speed automatic transmissions. It is Front or AWD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 20 mpg city to 26 mpg highway. The Sorento LX 4-cyl uses Regular fuel.

Competing models include Chevrolet Equinox, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Toyota RAV4.

Last Model Reviewed: 2012

Owner's Satisfaction Survey

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Prices

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