![]() The base LX trim gets an eight-inch touchscreen all other models get a large 10.25-inch touchscreen which dominates the center stack. However, the third-row seats aren’t very comfortable. The third row isn’t as spacious as what you’ll find in larger SUVs, including the Telluride, but it’s roomy enough for average-size adults. There’s ample room in the first two rows for adults with comfortable, supportive seating. Fit and finish are high quality, including a nice array of textures and accents. Front-wheel drive models get slightly better mileage. I got 24 mpg during my week with a mix of city and highway driving. EPA ratings for my AWD tester are 22 mpg city and 27 mpg highway with a combined rating of 24. When properly equipped, the Sorento can tow up to 2,000 pounds with the smaller engine and up to 3,500 pounds with the turbo.įuel economy is good for the class. All in all, I found the Sorento to be more fun to drive than most midsize crossovers. Handling is mostly poised, although you may notice bigger bumps. The dual-clutch transmission shifts quickly and smoothly, always seeming to find the right gear. The turbo makes this midsize crossover downright quick, whether you’re accelerating from a stop or increasing speed to merge or pass on the freeway. The higher trims get a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder that produces 281 horses and 311 pound-feet, paired with an eight-speed dual clutch automatic. The LX and S trims are powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 191 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Starting prices of the 2022 Sorento Hybrid range from $34,090 to $38,390 while the Sorento PHEV (plug-in hybrid) comes in two trims, starting at $45,190 and $48,090. There’s room for six or seven passengers, depending on whether you get the optional captain’s chairs in the second row. ![]() ![]() Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is available on all trims. ![]() The 2022 Sorento comes in five trim levels: LX, S, EX, SX, and SX Prestige. The exterior also gets some tweaks, making the Sorento look more like its popular larger sibling, the Telluride. For 2022, a Sorento plug-in hybrid joins the gas-powered and hybrid models, a 10.25 touchscreen is now standard on all models except the base LX trim, and the X-Line package is added to the EX and S trims. The Sorento got a makeover for the 2021 model year. The Sorento is one of Kia’s longest standing nameplates, first introduced in 2002. Mileage: 22 mpg city/27 mpg highway/24 mpg combined It’s available with a traditional gas-powered engine, an also as a hybrid and plug-in hybrid. The Sorento is one of only a few in the class that comes standard with three rows of seating. The Sorento is the midsize crossover from the South Korean automaker, fitting in the lineup between the smaller Sportage and larger Telluride. Kia is known for producing quality vehicles that come well equipped and don’t cost an arm and a leg. ![]()
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