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Kia Sorento

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The Kia Sorento is a "tweener," playing in the space between small crossovers such as the Honda CR-V and midsized vehicles like the Toyota Highlander. Splitting segments like that allows the Sorento to be city friendly while offering accommodations, storage, and features akin to larger vehicles. For some shoppers, this Goldilocks package lands in the sweet spot.
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2016
New 2022
Used 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003

Kia Sorento

Kia Sorento Road Test

The Kia Sorento is a "tweener," playing in the space between small crossovers such as the Honda CR-V and midsized vehicles like the Toyota Highlander. Splitting segments like that allows the Sorento to be city friendly while offering accommodations, storage, and features akin to larger vehicles. For some shoppers, this Goldilocks package lands in the sweet spot.

The new looks are backed up by substance, manifested in a comfortable ride, quiet cabin, and reassuring handling -- not to mention the peace of mind that comes with driving an SUV deemed a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

The base Sorento comes with just a 185-hp four-cylinder engine. If you want more power from either a turbo four cylinder or a V6, or if you want a third-row seat, it will cost you a few grand more.
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The mid-level EX V6 trim has a lot of features for the money, and the V6 is the best of the three engine choices. We'd get the EX Premium and Touring packages, not only for amenities like a power liftgate and panoramic moonroof, but also to get forward collision warning and automatic emergency bra...
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