2020 Kia Sorento Review

The L and the LX come standard with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine (185 horsepower, 178 lb-ft of torque) and a six-speed automatic. A 3.3-liter V6 (290 hp, 252 lb-ft) with an eight-speed automatic is standard on the S, EX Sport and SX. All but the L can be equipped with all-wheel drive.

Standard feature highlights for the base L include 17-inch alloy wheels, a rearview camera, cloth upholstery, manually adjustable front seats, 40/20/40-split folding second-row seats, 50/50-split folding third-row seats, Bluetooth, a 7-inch touchscreen, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration, a USB port, and a six-speaker sound system.

The LX adds a noise-reducing windshield, a power-adjustable driver's seat, front seatback pockets, two additional USB ports, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. The LX's optional Convenience package brings forward collision mitigation, roof rails, rear parking sensors, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.

Going with the Sorento S gets you the V6 and the contents of the Convenience package. It also comes with 19-inch wheels, black exterior trim, keyless entry and ignition, and rear climate controls.

The EX Sport reverts to body-colored exterior accents and adds noise-reducing front door windows, a panoramic sunroof, a power liftgate, an upgraded instrument panel, leather upholstery, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, a drowsy driver monitor, and accident avoidance for blind-spot and rear cross-traffic alert systems.

The top-of-the-line SX trim comes with power-folding mirrors, front parking sensors, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a universal garage door opener, a 14-way power driver's seat, an eight-way-adjustable front passenger seat, an 8-inch touchscreen, a surround-view monitor, a navigation system, a wireless charging pad, and a 10-speaker Harman Kardon audio system with satellite radio.