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 2019 Kia Sorento gets a refresh. Models with a 290-horsepower 3.3-liter V6 engine have a new 8-speed automatic transmission to the replace the previous 6-speed auto. The turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder has been dropped and the base 185-hp 2.4-liter 4-cylinder gets a revised 6-speed automatic. Styling has been tweaked and a driver-attention monitor and lane-keep assist are new safety features. Kia’s crossover midsize SUV has seating for seven with a standard 3rd-row seat. Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is offered for all models except L 2.4. Available safety features include forward-collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, lane-departure warning, blind-spot- and cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, and a surround-view camera. Other available features include heated/ventilated front seats, panoramic sunroof, and surround-sound audio system. Sorento is refined SUV with a spacious 2nd-row seat. 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 | 7 |
| Drive Wheels | front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Kia |
| Nation of Manufacture | USA |
| Base Prices | L 2.4: $26,980 LX 2.4: $28,480 AWD LX 2.4: $30,675 LX V6: $32,280 AWD LX V6: $34,475 EX V6: $36,580 AWD EX V6: $38,775 SX: $40,980 AWD SX: $43,175 SX Limited: $45,680 AWD SX Limited: $47,875 |
| Base Engine 2.4-liter 4-cylinder (L 2.4 , LX 2.4) |
| Horsepower 185 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 21-22 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 26-29 |
| Optional Engine 3.3-liter V6 (LX V6, EX V6, SX, SX Limited) |
| Horsepower 290 |
| Std. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 19 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 24-26 |
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