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2016 Kia Sorento LX
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2016 Kia Sorento LX

LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)

$8,999
Est. $122/mo
$3,638 Below market
RMV: $12,637
Mileage 103,596 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
214 Days in market
PURPLE
SUV
I4
Automatic
Auto House of Bloomington
Bloomington, IL
4.0
(Based 165 Review)

Vehicle History

  • Moderate Damage Reported
  • 1st owner drove an estimated 23,681 miles/year
  • 1st owner purchased on 09/10/16 and owned in IL until 07/11/18
  • Last serviced at 103,627 miles in Bloomington, IL on 05/13/24
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2015 Kia Sorento LX
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2015 Kia Sorento LX

LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)

$6,500
Est. $88/mo
$3,953 Below market
RMV: $10,453
Price Drop, $1,500
Earlier Price: $8,000 (5 Jul 2024)
Mileage 118,000 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 4 Owner
151 Days in market
SUV
I4
Automatic
Quality Automotive Group
Wichita, KS
4.0
(Based 145 Review)
(316) 44*****
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2015 Kia Sorento LX
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2015 Kia Sorento LX

LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)

$6,999
Est. $95/mo
$3,215 Below market
RMV: $10,214
Price Drop, $1,000
Earlier Price: $7,999 (19 May 2024)
Mileage 121,916 mi.
Home Delivery
4 Owner
309 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
I4
Automatic
Auto Union
Virginia Beach, VA
4.0
(Based 23 Review)
(757) 69*****
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2015 Kia Sorento LX

LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)

$6,859
Est. $93/mo
$4,107 Below market
RMV: $10,966
Price Drop, $140
Earlier Price: $6,999 (28 Oct 2024)
Mileage 114,349 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
300 Days in market
BLUE
SUV
I4
Automatic
Premium Autos Inc
Norco, CA
2.0
(Based 217 Review)
(951) 22*****
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2015 Kia Sorento LX

LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)

$8,800
Est. $119/mo
$1,779 Below market
RMV: $10,579
Mileage 132,363 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
10 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
I4
Automatic
Dan Deery Toyota
Cedar Falls, IA
4.0
(Based 2775 Review)
(319) 27*****
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2015 Kia Sorento LX

LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)

$7,499
Est. $101/mo
$2,161 Below market
RMV: $9,660
Price Drop, $1,100
Earlier Price: $8,599 (9 Jul 2024)
Mileage 127,116 mi.
Home Delivery
4 Owner
223 Days in market
RED
SUV
I4
Spectrum Auto Sales
Fredericksburg, VA
4.0
(Based 88 Review)
(540) 36*****
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2016 Kia Sorento LX

LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)

$7,995
Est. $108/mo
$3,071 Below market
RMV: $11,066
Mileage 120,262 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Accident, 2 Owner
GRAY
SUV
I4
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Integrity Mazda
Chattanooga, TN
4.0
(Based 194 Review)
(423) 70*****
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2017 Kia Sorento LX

LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)

$10,999
Est. $149/mo
$2,075 Below market
RMV: $13,074
Mileage 92,280 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Accident, 1 Owner
52 Days in market
RED
SUV
I4
Automatic
Maple Leaf Motors
Spanaway, WA
4.0
(Based 257 Review)
(253) 84*****
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2016 Kia Sorento LX

LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)

$10,950
Est. $148/mo
$2,986 Below market
RMV: $13,936
Mileage 86,181 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Accident, 5 Owner
27 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
I4
Automatic
CC Sales
Corpus Christi, TX
4.0
(Based 52 Review)
(361) 93*****
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2016 Kia Sorento LX

LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)

$10,491
Est. $142/mo
$2,608 Below market
RMV: $13,099
Mileage 97,955 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
112 Days in market
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I4
Automatic
Ideal Cars - Broadway
Mesa, AZ

Vehicle History

  • No accident or damage reported to Carindigo
  • 1st owner drove an estimated 42,400 miles/year
  • 1st owner purchased on 08/20/15 and owned in AZ until 05/16/17
  • Last serviced at 112,411 miles in Tempe, AZ on 10/23/23
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2017 Kia Sorento LX

LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)

$10,991
Est. $149/mo
$1,937 Below market
RMV: $12,928
Mileage 91,924 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
9 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
I4
Automatic
Haley Buick GMC Midlothian
Richmond, VA
4.0
(Based 807 Review)
(804) 52*****
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2017 Kia Sorento LX

LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)

$10,684
Est. $145/mo
$3,716 Below market
RMV: $14,400
Price Drop, $716
Earlier Price: $11,400 (18 Oct 2024)
Mileage 65,136 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
167 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
I4
Automatic
Plattner's Palm Auto Max
Punta Gorda, FL
4.0
(Based 272 Review)
(941) 34*****
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2016 Kia Sorento LX

LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)

$10,509
Est. $142/mo
$3,493 Below market
RMV: $14,002
Price Drop, $1,785
Earlier Price: $12,294 (23 Sep 2024)
Mileage 84,943 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
89 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
I4
Automatic
Greenway Kia of Rivergate
Madison, TN
4.0
(Based 2453 Review)
(615) 80*****
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2017 Kia Sorento LX

LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)

$9,995
Est. $135/mo
$1,944 Below market
RMV: $11,939
Price Drop, $1,500
Earlier Price: $11,495 (4 Oct 2024)
Mileage 93,715 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
95 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
I4
Automatic
Ideal Cars LLC
Skokie, IL
4.0
(Based 62 Review)
(224) 93*****
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2017 Kia Sorento LX

LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)

$13,500
Est. $183/mo
$1,842 Below market
RMV: $15,342
Price Rise, $605
Earlier Price: $12,895 (20 Oct 2024)
Mileage 51,903 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Accident, 1 Owner
53 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
I4
Automatic
Los Compadres Auto Sales (Riverside)
Riverside, CA
3.0
(Based 118 Review)
(951) 36*****
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2016 Kia Sorento LX

LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)

$10,999
Est. $149/mo
$1,811 Below market
RMV: $12,810
Mileage 85,889 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Accident, 3 Owner
56 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
I4
Automatic
North Hills Motors
Raleigh, NC
5.0
(Based 1 Review)
(919) 64*****
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2017 Kia Sorento LX

LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)

$12,477
Est. $169/mo
$2,219 Below market
RMV: $14,696
Price Rise, $479
Earlier Price: $11,998 (19 Oct 2024)
Mileage 80,146 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
68 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
I4
Automatic
Dwayne Lane's Skagit Subaru Mazda Ford Lincoln
Burlington, WA
4.0
(Based 183 Review)
(360) 75*****
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2017 Kia Sorento LX

LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)

$9,995
Est. $135/mo
$1,529 Below market
RMV: $11,524
Mileage 105,674 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
319 Days in market
RED
SUV
I4
Automatic
Stout Sales
Fairborn, OH
4.0
(Based 181 Review)
(937) 86*****
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2017 Kia Sorento LX

LX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)

$9,899
Est. $134/mo
$2,525 Below market
RMV: $12,424
Mileage 89,467 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Accident, 2 Owner
109 Days in market
RED
SUV
V6
Automatic
Texas Perfect Auto
Houston, TX
3.0
(Based 137 Review)
(832) 57*****
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2016 Kia Sorento LX

LX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)

$6,950
Est. $94/mo
$2,093 Below market
RMV: $9,043
Price Drop, $500
Earlier Price: $7,450 (5 Aug 2024)
Mileage 141,453 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 1 Owner
167 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
V6
Automatic
Auto Express
Dallas, TX
3.0
(Based 593 Review)
(214) 32*****
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2017 Kia Sorento LX

LX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)

$10,898
Est. $147/mo
$2,070 Below market
RMV: $12,968
Price Drop, $1,100
Earlier Price: $11,998 (30 Jul 2024)
Mileage 98,861 mi.
Home Delivery
4 Owner
217 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
V6
Automatic
Power On Auto
Monroe, NC
4.0
(Based 329 Review)
(980) 21*****
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2017 Kia Sorento LX

LX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)

$9,995
Est. $135/mo
$1,894 Below market
RMV: $11,889
Mileage 102,083 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
21 Days in market
BLUE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Dv Auto Center
Phoenix, AZ
4.0
(Based 264 Review)
(623) 78*****
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2016 Kia Sorento LX

LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)

$10,619
Est. $144/mo
$2,677 Below market
RMV: $13,296
Price Drop, $878
Earlier Price: $11,497 (22 Oct 2024)
Mileage 71,780 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
97 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
I4
Automatic
Serpentini Chevrolet of Westlake
Westlake, OH
4.0
(Based 909 Review)
(440) 74*****
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2016 Kia Sorento LX

LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)

$8,000
Est. $108/mo
$2,836 Below market
RMV: $10,836
Mileage 103,015 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
21 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
I4
Automatic
Amicars Incorporated
Easton, PA
4.0
(Based 83 Review)
(610) 33*****
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About 2016 Kia Sorento


3.9

Overall Rating

The Sorento offers the three-row crossover benefits in a vehicle that sits between compact and mid-size SUVs in terms of size and is quickly becoming popular among buyers of this segment such as large families that need a three-row vehicle.

 The 2016 Kia Sorento strikes the middle ground between an SUV and a crossover. For the 2016 model year, the compact SUV is completely redesigned and is now bigger, and offers more space inside the cabin. This Kia SUV is available in either a 5-seat configuration or a 7-seat configuration. The Sorento gets a new turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, and plenty more additional features including UVO eServices, and upgraded cabin materials.

 Starting off at an MSRP of $25,100, the 2016 Kia Sorento is much more refined with better power and drivability. Even the interiors have been redesigned, and now look more premium. Powertrain duties are further handled by an option of three different engines, including a 185 hp 2.4L Inline-4, a 3.3L V6, and a 2.0L turbo-four. In the segment, it goes up against cars like the Toyota Highlander and the Honda Pilot.

The EX trim with the 2.0-liter turbocharged motor along with an AWD layout would be the most sensible buy among the long list of trims to choose from. 

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2017 Kia Sorento LX

LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)

$8,999
Est. $122/mo
$2,065 Below market
RMV: $11,064
Mileage 122,000 mi.
Home Delivery
4 Accident, 7 Owner
17 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
I4
Automatic
Town Auto
Virginia Beach, VA
3.0
(Based 92 Review)
(757) 93*****
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2017 Kia Sorento LX

LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)

$9,995
Est. $135/mo
$2,185 Below market
RMV: $12,180
Price Drop, $1,683
Earlier Price: $11,678 (25 Oct 2024)
Mileage 96,833 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 3 Owner
73 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
I4
Automatic
Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM Sanford
Sanford, FL
4.0
(Based 4837 Review)
(407) 55*****
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2017 Kia Sorento LX

LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)

$8,600
Est. $116/mo
$2,915 Below market
RMV: $11,515
Mileage 114,149 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
9 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
I4
Automatic
Jordans Auto Sale
Springfield, MA
4.0
(Based 16 Review)
(413) 30*****
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2016 Kia Sorento LX

LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)

$10,240
Est. $139/mo
$2,049 Below market
RMV: $12,289
Mileage 95,618 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
38 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
I4
Automatic
Defiance motors
Anderson, IN
4.0
(Based 71 Review)
(765) 39*****
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2016 Kia Sorento LX

LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)

$8,500
Est. $115/mo
$2,341 Below market
RMV: $10,841
Mileage 127,882 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
100 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
I4
Automatic
R&T Auto Wholesale
Conway, AR
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2016 Kia Sorento LX

LX 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)

$8,998
Est. $122/mo
$2,308 Below market
RMV: $11,306
Mileage 96,747 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
7 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
V6
Automatic
Trade Zone Auto Sales
Hampton, NJ
4.0
(Based 247 Review)
(908) 57*****
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2016 Kia Sorento Review


The Sorento offers the three-row crossover benefits in a vehicle that sits between compact and mid-size SUVs in terms of size and is quickly becoming popular among buyers of this segment such as large families that need a three-row vehicle.

 The 2016 Kia Sorento strikes the middle ground between an SUV and a crossover. For the 2016 model year, the compact SUV is completely redesigned and is now bigger, and offers more space inside the cabin. This Kia SUV is available in either a 5-seat configuration or a 7-seat configuration. The Sorento gets a new turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, and plenty more additional features including UVO eServices, and upgraded cabin materials.

 Starting off at an MSRP of $25,100, the 2016 Kia Sorento is much more refined with better power and drivability. Even the interiors have been redesigned, and now look more premium. Powertrain duties are further handled by an option of three different engines, including a 185 hp 2.4L Inline-4, a 3.3L V6, and a 2.0L turbo-four. In the segment, it goes up against cars like the Toyota Highlander and the Honda Pilot.

Pricing and Features
6.0/10


The 2016 Kia Sorento is a midsize SUV that is available in five or seven-seater configurations. There are a total of 5 trim levels: L, LX, EX, SX, and SX Limited. The models with the smaller 2.4L inline-4 motor and the 2.0L turbocharged motor are only available as 5 seaters. Further, the L and LX trims offer the 2.4L inline-4 engine. The V-6 is available only on the top 3 trims. The V6-powered trims get the 6-speed automatic transmission as standard.

Trims

L 2.4L

LX 2.4L

LX V6

EX 2.0T

EX V6

SX V6

SX Limited 2.0T

SX Limited V6

MSRP (FWD)

$25,100

$26,400

$28,700

$31,100

$32,100

$38,300

$39,900

$41,500

MSRP (AWD)

N/A

$28,200

$30,500

$32,900

$33,900

$40,100

$41,700

$43,300

Features

17-inch alloy wheels

All Features in the L Trim added or improved

All Features in the L Trim added or improved

All Features in the LX Trim added or improved

All Features in the LX Trim added or improved

All Features in the EX Trim added or improved

All Features in the SX Trim added or improved

All Features in the SX Trim added or improved

 

LED DRLs

Automatic headlights

Automatic headlights

18-inch alloy wheels

18-inch alloy wheels

Hands-Free power liftgate

Chrome clad 19-inch alloy wheels

Chrome clad 19-inch alloy wheels

 

3 mode driving settings

Damped windshield

Damped windshield

Sound reducing front side glass

Sound reducing front side glass

Keyless ignition and entry

Upgraded leather upholstery

Upgraded leather upholstery

 

Cruise control

Roof rails

Roof rails

Dual-zone automatic climate control

Dual-zone automatic climate control

Power folding mirrors

Ventilated front seats

Ventilated front seats

 

Fabric upholstery

Rearview camera

Rearview camera

Leather upholstery

Leather upholstery

Blind-spot and rear-cross traffic systems

Heated second-row seats

Heated second-row seats

 

Tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel

Uvo eServices

Uvo eServices

Rear parking sensors

Rear parking sensors

Panoramic sunroof

   
   

4.3-inch touchscreen

4.3-inch touchscreen

8-way power-adjustable driver’s seats

8-way power-adjustable driver’s seats

8-inch touchscreen

   
       

Heated front seats

Heated front seats

10-speaker Infinity sound system

   
       

Leather-wrapped steering wheel

Leather-wrapped steering wheel

19-inch alloy wheels

   

We Recommend

The EX trim with the 2.0-liter turbocharged motor along with an AWD layout would be the most sensible buy among the long list of trims to choose from. 


Also read:

  • Click here to view all the specs and features of the 2016 Kia Sorento
  • Know more about all the trims and features of the 2021 Kia Sorento here

Engine and Performance
7.2/10


The 2016 Kia Sorento carried over the 2.4L inline-4 and the 3.3L V-6 from last year while adding a more powerful 2.0L inline-4 turbocharged engine. The 2.4L inline-4 motor makes 185 horsepower and 178 foot-pounds of torque. The top-end 3.3L V-6 puts up 290 horsepower and 252 foot-pounds of torque.

The turbocharged motor makes 240 horsepower and 260 foot-pounds of torque. All Kia Sorentos come with a 6-speed automatic gearbox. Further options between an FWD and an AWD are available on almost all trims. The base 2.4-liter motor and the turbocharged 2.0-liter motor is a decent offering but lacks refinement and fuel efficiency. The 3.3-liter V6 does justice to the SUV and offers lively performance and a good overall driving experience even with the SUV loaded to its maximum capacity.

Models

Kia Sorento

Honda Pilot

Toyota Highlander

MSRP

$30,500

$30,900

$33,080

Engine

3.3-liter V6 Gas engine

3.5-liter V-6 Gas engine

2.7-liter 4-cylinder Gas engine

Transmission

6-speed Automatic

6-speed Automatic

6-speed automatic

Power

290 hp @ 6400 rpm

280 hp @ 6000 rpm

185hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque

252 lb-ft @ 5300 rpm

262 ft-lbs. @ 4700 rpm

184 ft-lbs. @ 4200 rpm

0-60 MPH

7.6 sec

6.1 sec

7.3 sec

Quarter mile

15.4 sec

14.7 sec

16.7 sec

When equipped with the V6, the Sorento turns out to be at par with the rivals in the segment. The Toyota Highlander is the least powerful option considering its price tag. The Honda Pilot comes with the biggest motor, a 3.5-liter V6 motor, and delivers a strong set of power figures and a potent performance as well.

2016 Kia Sorento Towing

The 2016 Kia Sorento offers a decent towing capacity. It has the capability for 5,000 pounds with the 3.3L V-6 AWD. This puts it in league with most of its competitors and even some mid-range SUVs. Opting for the FWD results in a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 pounds.

Model

Kia Sorento

Honda Pilot

Toyota Highlander

Capacity (lbs)

5000

5000

1500

Drivetrain

AWD

AWD

AWD

Engine

3.3L

3.5L

3.5L

With the AWD layout, the Kia Sorento matches up with the Honda Pilot in terms of towing capacity. The Toyota Highlander with its puny four-cylinder motor only offers 1500 lbs of towing capacity, however, opting for the V6 powertrain of the Highlander will offer the same 5000lbs of towing capacity too.


Also read:

  • Know more about the performance of the 2021 Kia Sorento here
  • Have a look at the all-new 2022 Kia Telluride with more standard features!

Fuel Economy
6.0/10


The Kia Sorento is quite fuel-efficient with its well-engineered direct injection engines. The new design also has added air deflectors and underbody aero panels for improved efficiency. With the AWD layout, the SUV manages to squeeze out a maximum of 19 mpg in cities, 25 mpg on highways, and 22 mpg of combined mileage. The turbocharged motors manage 20/27/23 mpg in front-wheel drive.

Model

Kia Sorento

Honda Pilot

Toyota Highlander

Mpg city

19

19

20

Mpg highway

25

27

24

Mpg combined

22

22

22

The Toyota Highlander with its I-4 motor manages to offer the best fuel economy here naturally, The Honda Pilot manages to offer two more miles to the gallon than the Sorento out on the highways but are evenly matched in terms of city and combined mileage figures.


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Interior
7.9/10


The new 2016 Kia Sorento has highly improved on the overall comfort aspect with the all-new cabin. There is a luxury vehicle-like refinement and ambiance in the cabin. It has more interior space and a well-laid out with a stylish design. The front seats are improved and offer high levels of support. Higher trims even have extendable thigh support. The front passenger seat is now 8-way adjustable in the top trims.

The second-row seats on the other hand feel a bit uncomfortable. Owing to the fact that they sit very low in the car. They Barely have any contouring and are somewhat like a bench. Although the seats allow for easy folding and cabin space maximization. The third row is surprisingly roomy, although accessing it is a bit tough in the small SUV.

Model

Kia Sorento

Honda Pilot

Toyota Highlander

Passenger capacity

7

8

8

Front (Head/Hip/Shoulder/Leg)(In.)

39.5/56.7/59.1/44.1

40.1/59.1/62/40.9

40.7/57.2/59.3/44.2

Second (Head/Hip/Shoulder/Leg)(In.)

39.3/56.4/58/39.4

40.2/57.3/62/38.4

39.9/57.1/59.6/38.4

Third (Head/Hip/Shoulder/Leg)(In.)

36.3/41.4/52.8/31.7

38.9/44.6/57.6/31.9

35.9/45.6/55/27.7

Cargo Space (cubic feet)

11.3

18.0

13.8

The Kia Sorento has the roomiest second row in the competition. Even large passengers can slide in and out rather easily. The third-row seat is another story though considering the competition, it's pretty competitive. The cargo space offered in the Honda Pilot is the best of the competition.

  • Dual Zone Climate Control
  • Leather upholstery
  • Hands-free power liftgate
  • Keyless ignition and entry
  • 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
  • Ventilated front seats

How intuitive is the 2016 Kia Sorento’s infotainment unit?

The Kia Sorento has a choice between a 4.2-inch screen on the lower trim or an 8.0-inch touchscreen on the higher trims or with optional packages.

The system has real-time traffic info, a rearview camera display as well as a 10-speaker Infinity sound system. The new “Clari-Fi” system of digital music sounds much better in the cabin. Some standout infotainment features are:

  • 4.2-inch touchscreen interface
  • Rapid charge USB ports
  • 10-speaker Infinity Surround Sound System
  • Bluetooth and WiFi Connectivity
  • Satellite Radio

Exterior
8.5/10


With the complete redesign, the Kia Sorento now looks bigger and flashier than before. The changes are quite well made and feel modern as well as attractive. Kia has made the headlight array smaller. The front intakes and the fog lamps stand more in the front bumper. The aerodynamics have also been improved and aid the fuel economy of the SUV. The car overall looks rather classy and refined.

Model

Kia Sorento

Honda Pilot

Toyota Highlander

curb weight(lbs)

3704

4054

4165

Length(in)

187.4

194.5

192.5

Width(in)

74.4

78.6

75.8

Height(in)

66.3

69.8

68.1

Ground clearance(in)

7.3

7.3

8

Wheelbase(in)

109.4

111

109.8

The Sorento has the shortest wheelbase in the segment. It is also the shortest in the class. Though The lower weight obviously gives it better poise and a higher fuel economy. Some standout exterior features of the car are:

  • LED accent lights in the headlights
  • Base L models now come with automatic headlamps
  • Power rear liftgate
  • Power-folding side-view mirrors
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers

Safety
9.8/10


The new Kia Sorento is loaded with a decent list of safety techs and advanced safety features. The NHTSA has awarded the SUV with a 5-star safety rating overall. The IIHS also gives the car the “Top Safety Pick+” award. The car includes a plethora of features like side curtain airbags, rollover sensors, front active headrests, and so on.

Electronic stability control and anti-lock brakes are also included as standard.

Some standout safety features in the 2016 Kia Sorento are:

  • Side Mounted Air Bag
  • Rear Air Bags
  • Anti-lock brakes
  • Blind Spot Monitoring
  • Back up camera
  • Parking sensor
  • Heated seats

Competition
6.0/10


Kia Sorento vs Honda Pilot

The Honda Pilot is a strong offering in the segment with its punchy performance and excellent acceleration times owing to its superb powertrain. It also offers a comfortable cabin with excellent practicality and a lot of standard features as well. Also, the Pilot offers much bigger overall cargo capacity too as compared to the Sorento. Clearly, the Honda Pilot is a better option than the Kia Sorento in almost every aspect.

 

 

Kia Sorento vs Toyota Highlander

The Toyota Highlander is a potent and reliable alternative to the Kia Sorento. But to equip it similarly to the Sorento, for example opting for the V6 motor, the price increases to quite an extent but it is worth it considering the peace of mind and the ruggedness the Highlander offers. It also matches up with the Sorento in terms of overall fuel economy too and has a much bigger cargo capacity as well.

 

 

Final Verdict


The Kia Sorento has gotten even better for 2016. With a new 2.0-liter turbo motor, the trim levels got even better and the buyers now have three engine options to choose from. On the inside, the SUV got more comfortable with plenty of features and practicality on offer at a reasonable price. It sure has some drawbacks when compared to its rivals but if you're in search of a stylish SUV, the Sorento would be a nice choice.