Advantages👍
- Looks.
- Engine optional feature.
- Handling.
- Interior.
- Good visibility.
- Extras that are available.
Disadvantages👎
- Generic.
- It's a bumpy ride.
- In the third row, cramming.
Kia's one-size-larger Kia Telluride has been a great hit. It's no wonder, then, that the new, redesigned Sorento resembles its more successful, larger sibling in appearance. It's a stylish, contemporary style that should appeal to a wide range of purchasers.
The standard Sorento has a 2.5-liter non-turbo four-cylinder engine with 191 horsepower. We tried the turbocharged version of the engine, which boosts power to 281 horsepower. That's more than enough for the Sorento. The turbo four propels the Sorento easily and comfortably, though not as smoothly as the Telluride's V6. Despite all of that power, we managed to get 24 mpg total, which is fairly good. There's also a 227-hp gas-electric hybrid variant that gets 37 mpg overall, according to the EPA. That could be the best option.
The Sorento handles turns nicely, albeit with slight body lean, despite the mild steering. It's hardly sporty, but it's certainly capable.
The controls were up to current, simple to grasp, and use. It has a great, huge infotainment screen that is horizontally oriented. The seats in the front are really comfortable. In the second row of our higher-end test car, there were two captain's chairs. The captains chairs make it very easy to get to the foldable third row. While we wouldn't want to sit in the back row, having the option of a foldable third row can make your family vehicle more practical. For example, if you have a few additional folks you want to drive to dinner with, and it's not far away, and they're small and slender... and still young enough to bend well, that might work. Alternatively, if you want to drive a couple of your children.
The driver can see everything around him or her because to the big windshield and short side-window sills.
The Sorento may be equipped with a variety of features, including an outstanding adaptive cruise control system with steering aid. This allows you to relax on the highway while the Sorento virtually drives itself and keeps a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you. When you turn on the direction signal, the Sorento's tachometer or speedometer (depending on whether you're turning left or right) transforms into a video monitor that shows you the view along that side of the car. A rear-facing camera in each side view mirror provides the feed. It's perfect for changing lanes or noticing a bicycle approaching from behind while driving in the city. The one and only.
Aside from the aesthetics, the Sorento doesn't stand out among its rivals. It has the appearance of a generic mid-size crossover. The bigger Telluride stands out from the crowd, and we think it's the best in its class. The Sorento, on the other hand, lacks that magical quality in which the whole is more than the sum of its parts. It's also the same price as a mid-range Telluride when equipped like our X-line AWD test car, which starts at $44,000. Driving the Sorento made us appreciate the Telluride even more.
You may have strong handling or a comfortable ride, but not both, as is typically the case with mid-priced cars. While it's comfortable on calm ground, it skitters a little when you try to turn while driving on a bumpy road. Bumps and imperfections on the road are also felt in the cabin.
As previously stated, the folding third row of seats is primarily for children. You'd be better off with a larger car if you need a third row of seats on a regular basis. When the third row of the Sorento is occupied, there is almost no cargo space in the back. Maybe a pair of carry-on suitcases piled on their sides will fit. However, you'd never get six passengers and their bags in this car for a vacation. In reality, this is a car in which you'd leave the third row folded most of the time and only raise it for special occasions.
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