Cons: Cramped, hard-to-access 3rd-row seats; pricey option packages drive up prices in a hurry; base 4-cylinder engine strains to provide adequate performance[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″][vc_column_text]CG Says: The 2017 Kia Sorento is little changed after its redesign last year. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility are newly available features. The top-line SXL model is now only available with a V6 engine. Kia’s midsize SUV was redesigned for 2016 on a longer platform. In addition to the expected improvement in passenger and cargo room, it got new styling, new technology features, and an optional turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. Safety features include available forward collision warning, blind-spot- and cross-traffic alert, and a surround-view camera. Sorento corrected one of the previous model’s main shortcomings—tight 2nd-row-seat room—while upping the refinement level all around. It also has several well-executed available technology features, such as an excellent 360-degree camera system. However, choosing lots of options and/or higher trim levels pushes up the bottom line to sobering levels. Sorento is a worthy competitor to class rivals such as the Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot.[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″][mk_content_box heading=”The Facts”][mk_table el_class=”new-review-specs”]
| Class | Midsize SUV |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door wagon |
| Passenger Count | 5 or 7 |
| Drive Wheels | front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Kia |
| Nation of Manufacture | USA |
| Base Prices | FWD L 2.4: $25,400 FWD LX 2.4: $26,700 AWD LX 2.4: $28,500 FWD LX V6: $28,990 AWD LX V6: $30,790 FWD EX 2.0T: $31,500 AWD EX 2.0T: $33,300 FWD EX V6: $33,100 AWD EX V6: $34,900 FWD SX V6: $38600 AWD SX V6: $40,400 FWD SXL V6: $43,900 AWD SXL V6: $45,700 |
| Base Engine 2.4-liter 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower 185 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 20 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 25-28 |
| Optional Engine turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower 240 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 19-20 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 25-27 |
| Optional Engine 3.3-liter V6 |
| Horsepower 290 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 17-18 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 23-25 |
ROAD TESTS AND ADDITIONAL INFO
Test Drive: 2016 Kia Sorento SXL
Steve and Johnnie Road Test: 2016 Kia Sorento SX-L Limited
2016 Kia Sorento: Keeping Things Fresh
2016 Kia Sorento Review[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
