2020 Kia Sorento Review

Name: 2020 Kia Sorento Review
Brand: Kia

Price Range: $12,991 - $27,998

2019 Kia Sorento SX Limited 4dr SUV Exterior

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The 2020 Sorento bridges the gap between compact and midsize SUVs, coming with standard, though small, third-row seats. The V6 engine is our choice in the lineup, delivering performance that's adequate but not impressive. Overall, the Sorento earns strong scores as a competent family hauler, pushing it to the top of the compact three-row SUV class.

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2020 Kia Sorento Review

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What's new

Lightly refreshed bumpers and exterior lighting
EX and SX Limited trims dropped
Part of the third Sorento generation introduced for 2015

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 Kia Sorento L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.03 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

$151/mo

$174/mo

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

4/5Above Average

#12 out of 29 among Compact SUVs

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Kia Sorento from 2008-2022.}

$448/yr

vs. $465/yr
for Average Compact SUV

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

0.96x/yr

vs. 1x/yr
for Average Compact SUV

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

12.2%

vs. 11.5%
for Average Compact SUV

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Kia Sorento Reviews

Owner Reviews

4.3

33 reviews

5(67%)

4(18%)

3(3%)

2(6%)

1(6%)

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Continues to get better. Simply really good.

Dino, 11/23/2019

2020 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 8A)

I began leasing the Sorento back in 2014 out of simply wanting to find the best lease value I could in this size category of crossover. At the time it was honestly an unexpected surprise. Not just for the comparative lease deal but was an outright nice vehicle in looks, comfort, convenience, quality and performance. Well, being so happy with the vehicle that first time we continued …

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Tony.d, 01/29/2020

2020 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 8A)

this is my second kia sorento I had 2017, some reviews I have read seem that they are downgrading this vehicle a bit, kia has taken some standard equip. out of the ex trim (passenger pwr seat, cd player, rear sunshades etc) however they added a lot of safety features like lane keeper adaptive cruise 19" wheels, rear power liftgate 8-speed transmission and the ***** safety rating. my …

UPGRADED MY 2009

Keith, 11/05/2020

2020 Kia Sorento S 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 8A)

I traded in my 2009 Sorento LX on a new 2020 Sorento S because of the incentives Kia was offering. I love the options on this trim level but wish remote start was included . For that I would have to go up to the EX trim level. The first reason for buying mine was of course the warranty, which blows all the other manufacturers out of the water . Secondly, it has the same horsepower as …

i couldn't ask for more -

mike jay, 06/06/2020

2020 Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 8A)

I started researching the sorento one year ago. many reviews faulted the sorento for being fuel thirsty, heavy and under powered. I purchased it on the spot and have not regretted it. the v6 has more power than I need. the rear most seats are there if and when I need them. it has more tech than I know what to do with. it rides and handles better than the competition and it is …

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2020 Sorento Highlights

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$26,990
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	25 MPG
Cost to Drive	$151/month
Seating	7 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	11.3 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Sorento models:

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist: Warns the driver when an imminent front collision is detected. Can automatically brake if needed. Standard on the EX and above.
Lane Departure Warning: Alerts you when the system detects that you're drifting out of your lane. Standard on the EX and above.
Uvo eServices: Includes automatic 911 calling when an airbag deploys, plus speed and location alerts for secondary drivers.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover15%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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2020 Kia Sorento Review

What's new

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2020 Kia Sorento L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.03 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.

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Kia Sorento Reviews

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Most Helpful Owner Reviews

Continues to get better. Simply really good.

- 2020 sorento

UPGRADED MY 2009

i couldn't ask for more -

2020 Kia Sorento video

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2020 Sorento Highlights

Safety

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 Kia Sorento L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.03 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.}