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Four-wheel drive and an automatic gearbox come as standard whichever version you choose, pushing the Sorento's starting price up towards the top-spec versions of some other seven-seat SUVs , such as the Peugeot and Skoda Kodiaq. Indeed, the Sorento now costs nearly as much as a few of the premium alternatives, including the Mercedes GLB , Land Rover Discovery Sport and, for those who will never need to carry six or seven people, Audi Q5 , which is a five-seater.

To find out how well the Kia Sorento stacks up against those rivals, as well as the closely related Hyundai Santa Fe , stay with us over the next few pages. We'll tell you what the Sorento is like on the road, how practical it is, how classy it is inside and whether it's a sound investment.

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Leasing deals. Lower trim levels have a second-row bench seat and seven-passenger capacity, but higher trims are limited to six riders with their second-row captain's chairs. The Sorento offers four powertrain options, including a base hp 2. We've driven the optional hp turbo 2. We also reviewed the hybrid separately. Although the Sorento's optional turbo four EX and SX models only is somewhat unusual in a segment where naturally aspirated V-6s remain the norm, that the engine mates to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission is even more unconventional.

Kia claims that this setup enables quicker shifts and better fuel economy. Indeed, the 2. We did notice a slight lag in throttle response when starting from a stop with the dual-clutch, but the transmission otherwise performed smoothly and unobtrusively.

We measured a relatively swift zero-tomph time of 6. We estimate that the naturally aspirated Sorento will be roughly 2. Compared to the floaty ride and handling of the previous-gen Sorento , the new model feels considerably more solid and planted on the road. While the new model's 0. Even large bumps produce little noise from the suspension and minimal vibrations through the steering wheel.

Charge up your next journey. Build Yours. Go with confidence. Made in America Sorento is proudly assembled in America, powering jobs in our Georgia factory. Learn More. Torque Vectoring Cornering Control. All-Weather Performance. More Control on Hills. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assistance. Blind Spot Assistance. Safe Exit Assist. Parking Collision Avoidance. Standard 3rd-Row Seating. Smarter Cargo Loading. Leave No Gear Behind. Bose Centerpoint Premium Audio.

Learn more about your Kia Connect services. Smart Airbags. Keep Kids Safe. Lighter and Stronger. Quality Testing Tested for strength. And then some. Trims Choose your adventure. Some color package, and option selections may include, exclude, or require the purchase of additional options and packages.

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