2017 Kia Sorento Pricing & Features

Name: 2017 Kia Sorento Expert Rundown Review
Uploaded: 2017-04-21
Description: Looking for a great crossover SUV that gets you a lot for your money? The 2017 Kia Sorento might be a good match. Here's a quick rundown of what we like, what we don't and the bottom line from the Edmunds editors.

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Pros & Cons

pros

Controls are easy to operate
cabin is well-made and attractive
second-row seats are versatile and comfortable
strong value proposition
excellent warranty
top crash-test scores.

cons

Turbo engine isn't as punchy or efficient as expected
most seven-passenger competitors offer more interior space.

Performance

Kia Sorento 4dr SUV MSRP: $26,900

Based on the LX Auto FWD 5-passenger 4-dr 4dr SUV with typically equipped options.

EPA Est. MPG	24
Transmission	Automatic
Drive Train	Front Wheel Drive
Displacement	2.4 L
Passenger Volume	146.4 cu ft

Wheelbase	109 in
Length	187 in
Width	74 in
Height	66 in
Curb Weight	3704 lbs

Standard Features

Kia Sorento 4dr SUV MSRP: $26,900

Based on the LX Auto FWD 5-passenger 4-dr 4dr SUV with typically equipped options.

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Fold Flat Rear Seats
Bluetooth
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Alarm
Tire Pressure Warning
Back-up camera

Rear Bench Seats
Trip Computer
Aux Audio Inputs
Stability Control
USB Inputs

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Kia Sorento 2017

2017 Kia Sorento Expert Rundown Review

Looking for a great crossover SUV that gets you a lot for your money? The 2017 Kia Sorento might be a good match. Here's a quick rundown of what we like, what we don't and the bottom line from the Edmunds editors.

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MARK TAKAHASHI: I'm Edmunds editor Mark Takahashi. And here's an Expert Rundown of the 2017 Kia Sorento. There's a lot to like about the 2017 Kia Sorento, even among other mid-size SUVs. It's hard to beat the value proposition for a long list of features, reasonable pricing, and the industry's longest warranty. As a family hauler, its top safety scores should be a strong draw for shoppers. The Sorento is available as either a two or a three-row SUV, with the last row being suitable for smaller passengers only. There's not a lot of cargo space behind the third row. But overall, you get more capacity than the average two-row SUV. The second row seats are comfortable and score points for their ability to slide and recline. They also fold flat using remote levers in the cargo area. The Sorento's interior is well-made and attractive, making it look and feel more expensive than it is. The bottom line is the Kia Sorento is worth your attention. Whether it's the two or three-row model, it competes well against the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport as well as the Ford Edge, even the Toyota Highlander, which is one of our favorites. Also, keep an eye out for the forthcoming Volkswagen Atlas.

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There's ambition behind the 2017 Kia Sorento. Redesigned for the 2016 model year, it makes its way into this new year with some significant refinements. That includes improved smartphone integration, a few choice safety tweaks and some trim variations. Previous generation Sorentos may have been compact crossovers at a keen price, but this latest Sorento has ascended up into mid-size mainstream where the competition is stiff and the options list must be comparable.

One advantage the Sorento brings into the fray is that it can be tailored to any customer. There are three different engines available: a base non-turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder, a turbocharged 2.0-liter four and a thumping 3.3-liter V6. Those powerplants all come mated to a six-speed automatic transmission churning either the front wheels or all four of them.

Particularly when equipped with the V6, the Sorento is a refined and sophisticated everyday driving companion. And it's versatile too, with a choice of two or three rows of seating. Save the rearmost seat for the toddlers, however.

With its multiple personalities, the Sorento can be considered an alternative to virtually any crossover, from basic compacts to three-row behemoths fitted out like the Sultan of Brunei's personal 747. Well, minus the gold-plated lavatories and on-board dining room(s).

Fuel consumption naturally varies according to powertrain choice. The best fuel economy numbers come with the 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and front-wheel drive that specs out at 24 mpg combined (21 city/28 highway). The lowest ratings are generated by the Sorentos with the big 3.3-liter V6 under their hoods and all-wheel drive. Those come in at a thirsty 19 mpg combined (17 city/23 highway). The turbocharged four-cylinder models have numbers closer the naturally aspirated four then the six.

With its wide range of talents, even wider range of options, and overall versatility, the Sorento attracts, no surprise, a wide range of buyers. It's one of Kia's best-selling vehicles and the largest crossover the company makes. It's also the first vehicle Kia produced (and continues to produce) at its assembly plant in West Point, Georgia.

Cutting through the blizzard of Sorento possibilities takes some solid research, and seeking out some good advice is always a good idea. And you've already taken a good first step by starting your buying journey here at Edmunds.com.

Edmunds attended a manufacturer-sponsored event, to which selected members of the press were invited, to facilitate this report.

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