Kia Sorento is a seven-seat medium-size vehicle in the SUV category. For the 2020 model year, there are six trim-lines to choose from EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $2,300 to $2,600, which over the course of five years will cost you $2,500 in extra fuel spending. It has a 5-stars overall crash safety rating by NHTSA.
2020 Sorento has a relatively short wheelbase ( 109.4 in) on a narrower body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier with curb weight of 3810 - 4101 lbs.
2020 Sorento seats seven adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only one measurement - legs - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on shoulders and hips. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Sorento falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. Cargo volume behind second-row seats is smaller than the average among its peers with 38 cu. ft.
Trim | 2020 Sorento L | 2020 Sorento LX | 2020 Sorento EX V6 | 2020 Sorento SX V6 | 2020 Sorento S V6 | 2020 Sorento LX V6 |
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Starging MSRP | $26,990 | $28,090 | $35,490 | $40,090 | $33,190 | $30,590 |
Engine | 2.4 L/144 | 2.4 L/144 | 3.3 L/204 | 3.3 L/204 | 3.3 L/204 | 3.3 L/204 |
HP | 185 hp | 185 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
City | 22 MPG | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 19 MPG | 19 MPG | 19 MPG |
Highway | 29 MPG | 29 MPG | 26 MPG | 26 MPG | 26 MPG | 26 MPG |
Combined | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 22 MPG | 22 MPG | 22 MPG |
Annual Fuel Cost | $2,300 | $2,300 | $2,600 | $2,600 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
2020 Sorento SUV comes in six trim levels, with an average price that is $1,881 less compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average less powerful engine, Sorento
2020 Sorento SUV has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed fifty complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There is also one recall issued by Kia, which by itself is a relatively low number.