On the inside, the Sorento feels upmarket, practical, and modern. The central control that houses the infotainment system and the air conditioning has been made with attention to the minutest of details. The seats feel comfortable and given that the Sorento rides quite smoothly, there is very little chance that the seats will stand to disappoint you. There is an optional third row of seats available with the Sorento that allows for seven passengers to travel but it isn’t the best rear seat.
Like most SUVs, the rear seat feels cramped and is best suited for kids. The leather-wrapped steering feels exquisite in grip and is also pretty responsive. The Kia Sorento has a total head-, shoulder- and legroom of 39.2/59.3/41.3, 39.2/55.9/37.6, and 36.6/53.8/31.7 inches for the front, middle and rear passengers respectively. Perhaps, the Sorento’s biggest letdown is its small cargo capacity. With all seats in an upright position, the Sorento has a mere 9.1 cubic feet of cargo volume which can be increased to 72.5 cubic feet.
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Model
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Kia Sorento
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Dodge Journey
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Ford Edge
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Seating Capacity
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7
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5
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5
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Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)
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39.2/59.3/41.3
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40.8/57.5/40.8
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40/58.9/40.7
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Second Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)
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39.2/55.9/37.6
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39.9/56.9/33.6
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39.3/58.7/39.6
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Rear Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)
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36.6/53.8/31.7
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N/A
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N/A
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Cargo Capacity to 3rd seat (cu-ft)
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9.1
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N/A
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N/A
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Cargo Capacity to 2nd seat (cu-ft)
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37
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33.1
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32.2
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Cargo Capacity to 1st seat (cu-ft)
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72.5
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67.6
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68.9
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In the segment, while the Kia Sorento has the most amount of space for the seat passengers, at the rear, it is the Ford Edge that leads the pack with that extra bit of head-, shoulder- and legroom at 39.3/58.7/39.6 inches. In terms of cargo capacity, the Kia Sorento has the largest capacity followed by the Ford Edge and Dodge Journey at 68.9 and 67.6 cubic feet.
- Adjustable Steering wheel
- Cruise Control
- Cloth Seats
- Air conditioning
- Steering wheel controls
How intuitive is the 2012 Kia Sorento’s infotainment unit?
The infotainment system on the Kia Sorento like other cars of the brand feels sought after and practical. It is evident from the layout and a responsive setup, the amount of attention that Kia has put into curating a system that performs exceptionally well.
Standard features on the Sorento include AM/FM stereo, auxiliary audio input, and a CD player. Other standout features on the Sorento include:
- Optional premium sound system (available as standard with top trim)
- MP3 Player
- Satellite radio
- CD Player
- Auxiliary audio input
