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2016 Kia Sorento EX
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2016 Kia Sorento EX

EX 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

$7,953
Est. $107/mo
$1,880 Below market
RMV: $9,833
Price Drop, $1,988
Earlier Price: $9,941 (22 Oct 2024)
Mileage 146,084 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
77 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
I4
Automatic
Stoops Buick GMC
Plainfield, IN
4.0
(Based 1341 Review)
(317) 45*****
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2016 Kia Sorento EX
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2016 Kia Sorento EX

EX 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

$6,950
Est. $94/mo
$1,867 Below market
RMV: $8,817
Mileage 171,993 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
4 Days in market
SUV
I4
Automatic
Prestige Preowned Inc
Burlington, NC
4.0
(Based 52 Review)
(919) 88*****
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2018 Kia Sorento EX
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2018 Kia Sorento EX

EX 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

$13,885
Est. $188/mo
$2,055 Below market
RMV: $15,940
Price Drop, $1,000
Earlier Price: $14,885 (10 Sep 2024)
Mileage 99,665 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
134 Days in market
BROWN
SUV
I4
Automatic
Express Autos
Zachary, LA
4.0
(Based 93 Review)

Vehicle History

  • Minor to Moderate Damage Reported
  • 1st owner drove an estimated 11,209 miles/year
  • 1st owner purchased on 11/10/17 and owned in LA until 06/30/22
  • Last serviced at 99,548 miles in Kenner, LA on 06/20/24
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(225) 67*****
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2016 Kia Sorento EX

EX 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

$13,150
Est. $178/mo
$610 Below market
RMV: $13,760
Price Drop, $844
Earlier Price: $13,994 (14 Oct 2024)
Mileage 85,279 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
51 Days in market
BLUE
SUV
I4
Automatic
Schwieters Chevrolet of Cold Spring
Cold Spring, MN
4.0
(Based 652 Review)
(320) 68*****
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2016 Kia Sorento EX

EX 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

$7,999
Est. $108/mo
$1,861 Below market
RMV: $9,860
Price Drop, $551
Earlier Price: $8,550 (25 Oct 2024)
Mileage 137,394 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
43 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
I4
Automatic
Mark Allen Buick GMC
Tulsa, OK
4.0
(Based 700 Review)
(918) 77*****
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2016 Kia Sorento EX

EX 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

$13,145
Est. $178/mo
$675 Below market
RMV: $13,820
Price Drop, $405
Earlier Price: $13,550 (24 Oct 2024)
Mileage 79,583 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
33 Days in market
BROWN
SUV
I4
Automatic
Hoover Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Summerville, SC
4.0
(Based 2099 Review)
(843) 87*****
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2018 Kia Sorento EX

EX 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

$12,999
Est. $176/mo
$2,938 Below market
RMV: $15,937
Price Drop, $2,000
Earlier Price: $14,999 (8 Sep 2024)
Mileage 81,406 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 3 Owner
166 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
I4
Automatic
1st Choice Autos
Smyrna, GA
4.0
(Based 1527 Review)
(770) 44*****
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2016 Kia Sorento EX

EX 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

$10,150
Est. $137/mo
$2,144 Below market
RMV: $12,294
Price Drop, $578
Earlier Price: $10,728 (23 Oct 2024)
Mileage 106,682 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
258 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
I4
Automatic
A2Z Autos
Indianapolis, IN
4.0
(Based 328 Review)
(317) 37*****
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2018 Kia Sorento EX

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

$11,495
Est. $156/mo
$1,394 Below market
RMV: $12,889
Price Drop, $1,500
Earlier Price: $12,995 (9 Oct 2024)
Mileage 127,657 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
103 Days in market
RED
SUV
V6
Automatic
National Auto Group
Houston, TX
3.0
(Based 125 Review)
(713) 29*****
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2018 Kia Sorento EX

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

$15,298
Est. $207/mo
$828 Below market
RMV: $16,126
Price Drop, $102
Earlier Price: $15,400 (21 Oct 2024)
Mileage 99,968 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
70 Days in market
WHITE
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V6
Automatic
Orr Cadillac of Shreveport
Shreveport, LA
4.0
(Based 244 Review)
(318) 73*****
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2018 Kia Sorento EX

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

$14,995
Est. $203/mo
$617 Below market
RMV: $15,612
Price Drop, $1,400
Earlier Price: $16,395 (17 Oct 2024)
Mileage 74,538 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 1 Owner
46 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
V6
Automatic
Gillman Honda Houston Southwest
Houston, TX
3.0
(Based 3250 Review)
(281) 93*****
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2016 Kia Sorento EX

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

$9,990
Est. $135/mo
$1,153 Below market
RMV: $11,143
Mileage 129,505 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 1 Owner
3 Days in market
RED
SUV
V6
Automatic
JTs Kia
Columbia, SC
4.0
(Based 2647 Review)
(803) 22*****
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2016 Kia Sorento EX

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

$9,970
Est. $135/mo
$1,937 Below market
RMV: $11,907
Price Drop, $1,230
Earlier Price: $11,200 (30 Sep 2024)
Mileage 112,493 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
62 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
V6
Automatic
Busam Ford Lincoln
Wilmington, OH
(937) 38*****
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2016 Kia Sorento EX

EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

$10,995
Est. $149/mo
$2,206 Below market
RMV: $13,201
Price Drop, $2,000
Earlier Price: $12,995 (23 Oct 2024)
Mileage 81,672 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
74 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
I4
Automatic
Alliance Auto Group
Fullerton, CA
4.0
(Based 34 Review)
(714) 77*****
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2016 Kia Sorento EX

EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

$10,595
Est. $143/mo
$663 Below market
RMV: $11,258
Mileage 112,039 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 3 Owner
6 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
I4
Automatic
Anthony's Auto Sales Inc.
Pittsfield, MA
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2016 Kia Sorento EX

EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

$6,440
Est. $87/mo
$1,871 Below market
RMV: $8,311
Price Drop, $1,550
Earlier Price: $7,990 (31 Oct 2024)
Mileage 169,223 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
31 Days in market
BLUE
SUV
I4
Automatic
Ron Marhofer Buick GMC
North Canton, OH
4.0
(Based 1140 Review)
(234) 71*****
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2017 Kia Sorento EX

EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

$13,999
Est. $190/mo
$1,175 Below market
RMV: $15,174
Mileage 78,910 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
81 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
I4
Automatic
VEB Auto Sales
Hartford, CT
4.0
(Based 86 Review)

Vehicle History

  • No accident or damage reported to Carindigo
  • 1st owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year
  • 1st owner purchased on 01/06/17 and owned in MA until 07/24/17
  • Last serviced in East Meadow, NY on 11/01/19
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(860) 57*****
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2017 Kia Sorento EX

EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

$12,495
Est. $169/mo
$1,509 Below market
RMV: $14,004
Mileage 109,607 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
75 Days in market
RED
SUV
I4
Automatic
Fusion Motors Inc
Moreno Valley, CA
4.0
(Based 136 Review)
(951) 65*****
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2017 Kia Sorento EX

EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

$13,995
Est. $190/mo
$2,514 Below market
RMV: $16,509
Mileage 58,626 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
4 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
I4
Automatic
Auto House of Bloomington
Bloomington, IL
4.0
(Based 165 Review)
(309) 73*****
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2018 Kia Sorento EX

EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

$12,999
Est. $176/mo
$2,793 Below market
RMV: $15,792
Price Drop, $1,000
Earlier Price: $13,999 (7 Sep 2024)
Mileage 97,189 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Accident, 2 Owner
77 Days in market
BROWN
SUV
I4
Automatic
Superior Used Auto Sales
Detroit, MI
4.0
(Based 75 Review)
(313) 93*****
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2016 Kia Sorento EX

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

$8,950
Est. $121/mo
$2,086 Below market
RMV: $11,036
Mileage 130,771 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
21 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
V6
Automatic
Birmingham Auto Auction
Bessemer, AL
4.0
(Based 545 Review)
(205) 74*****
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2018 Kia Sorento EX

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

$15,749
Est. $213/mo
$1,022 Below market
RMV: $16,771
Price Drop, $1,243
Earlier Price: $16,992 (18 Oct 2024)
Mileage 75,705 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 3 Owner
29 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
V6
Automatic
BMW of Towson
Towson, MD
4.0
(Based 2070 Review)
(667) 93*****
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2017 Kia Sorento EX

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

$9,998
Est. $135/mo
$2,056 Below market
RMV: $12,054
Price Drop, $1
Earlier Price: $9,999 (29 Oct 2024)
Mileage 124,431 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
151 Days in market
RED
SUV
V6
Car Leaders NJ
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
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2017 Kia Sorento EX

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

$11,497
Est. $156/mo
$2,436 Below market
RMV: $13,933
Price Drop, $2,000
Earlier Price: $13,497 (2 Oct 2024)
Mileage 77,933 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Accident, 3 Owner
50 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
V6
Automatic
HGreg.com
Doral, FL
4.0
(Based 6413 Review)
(833) 33*****
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About 2017 Kia Sorento


3.9

Overall Rating

he Sorento offers three different engine options, a 2.0L turbo, 2.4L I-4, and a 3.3L V6 engine. It is priced at $33,300 and is offered in a 3.3L V6 engine, which produces a power output of 290hp. Despite having a difference in their capacities, all the engines come along with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Since its debut in 2002, the Kia Sorento is thriving in the US to date and falls in the midsize SUV car segment. The 2017 model of Kia Sorento embodies within the 3rd generation of the Sorento concept. For a change, the 2017 model offers new optional packages in certain trims along with an upgraded infotainment system.

The Sorento offers three different engine options, a 2.0L turbo, 2.4L I-4, and a 3.3L V6 engine. It is priced at $33,300 and is offered in a 3.3L V6 engine, which produces a power output of 290hp. Despite having a difference in their capacities, all the engines come along with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Additionally, the SUV offers a choice between having either a front-wheel-drive-wheel drive or an all-wheel-drive mechanism.

Since the 2017 Kia Sorento offers 5 trims and 13 configurations, the choice of selecting one among them completely depends upon the customer's requirements. However, if it comes to selecting the best value for money trim, the LX trim bags our favor. The difference between the price of the LX trim and EX trim is almost $4,500, whereas the LX's FWD is only $1300 more expensive than the L trim.

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2018 Kia Sorento EX

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

$13,650
Est. $185/mo
$1,637 Below market
RMV: $15,287
Price Drop, $800
Earlier Price: $14,450 (19 Sep 2024)
Mileage 102,322 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
70 Days in market
BLUE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Madison Motors
Madison, VA
4.0
(Based 245 Review)
(540) 94*****
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2016 Kia Sorento EX

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

$10,700
Est. $145/mo
$754 Below market
RMV: $11,454
Price Drop, $1,200
Earlier Price: $11,900 (11 Oct 2024)
Mileage 107,560 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 4 Owner
50 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
V6
Automatic
University Motors
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2016 Kia Sorento EX

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

$9,895
Est. $134/mo
$3,558 Below market
RMV: $13,453
Mileage 86,400 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
17 Days in market
BLUE
SUV
V6
Automatic
A&Z AUTOS
Westfield, MA
4.0
(Based 45 Review)
(413) 62*****
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2018 Kia Sorento EX

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

$14,703
Est. $199/mo
$923 Below market
RMV: $15,626
Mileage 96,314 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
15 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
V6
Automatic
Kings Kia
Cincinnati, OH
4.0
(Based 1677 Review)
(513) 67*****
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2017 Kia Sorento EX

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

$9,614
Est. $130/mo
$1,656 Below market
RMV: $11,270
Price Drop, $850
Earlier Price: $10,464 (31 Oct 2024)
Mileage 124,746 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
7 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
V6
Automatic
Jeff Wyler Springfield Auto Mall
Springfield, OH
4.0
(Based 3009 Review)
(937) 32*****
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2018 Kia Sorento EX

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

$15,499
Est. $210/mo
$1,139 Below market
RMV: $16,638
Price Drop, $1,500
Earlier Price: $16,999 (1 Oct 2024)
Mileage 71,886 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Accident, 2 Owner
85 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
V6
Automatic
Auto Barn LLC
Newnan, GA
3.0
(Based 562 Review)
(770) 25*****
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2017 Kia Sorento Review


he Sorento offers three different engine options, a 2.0L turbo, 2.4L I-4, and a 3.3L V6 engine. It is priced at $33,300 and is offered in a 3.3L V6 engine, which produces a power output of 290hp. Despite having a difference in their capacities, all the engines come along with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Since its debut in 2002, the Kia Sorento is thriving in the US to date and falls in the midsize SUV car segment. The 2017 model of Kia Sorento embodies within the 3rd generation of the Sorento concept. For a change, the 2017 model offers new optional packages in certain trims along with an upgraded infotainment system.

The Sorento offers three different engine options, a 2.0L turbo, 2.4L I-4, and a 3.3L V6 engine. It is priced at $33,300 and is offered in a 3.3L V6 engine, which produces a power output of 290hp. Despite having a difference in their capacities, all the engines come along with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Additionally, the SUV offers a choice between having either a front-wheel-drive-wheel drive or an all-wheel-drive mechanism.

Pricing and Features
6.0/10


The 2017 Kia Sorento is available in 5 different trims, namely L, LX, EX, SX, and Limited. Apart from the L trim, all the other trims offer a choice between FWD and AWD drivetrain. The L trim is the basic or low-end variant of the 2017 Kia Sorento while the Limited is the fully-loaded trim.

Trim

L

Lx

EX

SX

Limited

MSRP (FWD)

$25,600

$26,900

$31,700

$38,800

$44,100

MSRP (AWD)

NA

$28,700

$33,500

$40,600

$45,900

Key Features

17-inch alloy wheels,

Sound-reducing windshield,

18-inch wheels,

19-inch wheels,

Chrome-clad 19-inch wheels,

 

Stain-resistant fabric upholstery,

Roof rails,

Sound-reducing front side glass,

LED running lights and taillights,

LED fog lights,

 

A tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel,

Rearview camera,

Keyless ignition and entry,

Special exterior trim,

Upgraded leather upholstery,

 

40/20/40 split-second-row seats (fold, slide, and recline),

The 4.3-inch touchscreen interface and two rapid-charge USB ports.

Leather upholstery,

A 10-way power driver seat (plus four-way power lumbar),

The leather-and-wood-trimmed steering wheel and heated second-row outboard seats.

 

Bluetooth connectivity,

 

Steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles (2.0T engine only) and second-row manual side sunshades

Driver memory settings,

 
 

CD player, satellite radio, and USB and auxiliary audio inputs.

 

Blind-spot monitor, a 110-volt household-style plug, an adjustable-height hands-free power liftgate,

8-inch touchscreen interface

 
     

Power-folding mirrors and the upgraded instrument cluster.

   
     

Panoramic sunroof, LED interior lighting, and the safety components of the LX's Advanced Technology package.

   

We Recommend

Since the 2017 Kia Sorento offers 5 trims and 13 configurations, the choice of selecting one among them completely depends upon the customer's requirements. However, if it comes to selecting the best value for money trim, the LX trim bags our favor. The difference between the price of the LX trim and EX trim is almost $4,500, whereas the LX's FWD is only $1300 more expensive than the L trim.

Engine and Performance
7.4/10


There are 3 different engine options offered by the 2017 Kia Sorento. The first one is the 2.0-Liter Turbo engine, which generates a power of 240 hp and torque of 260 lbs.-ft. The next engine on the list is a 2.4-Liter 4-cylinder engine that cranks out a maximum of 185 hp of power along with 178 lbs.-ft. of torque.

Last but not least is the 3.3 L 6-cylinder engine, which is the most powerful offering on the Kia Sorento pumps out a massive power of 290 hp while the maximum torque is limited to 252 lbs.-ft. A 6-speed automatic transmission is standard in the Sorento for smooth and effortless gear shifts.

Models

Kia Sorento

Toyota Highlander

Ford Explorer

Chevrolet Traverse

MSRP

$33,300

$32,680

$31,160

$28,700

Engine

3.3-liter V-6 engine

3.5L 6cyl

3.5 L 6cyl

3.6L 6 cyl

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

8-speed Automatic

6-Speed Automatic

6-Speed Automatic

Horsepower

185 hp

295 hp

290 hp

281 hp

Torque

178 lb.-ft.

263 lb-ft

255 lb-ft

266 lb-ft

In comparison with the competing SUVs, the power offering of the 2017 Kia Sorento is 2nd best after the Toyota Highlander. However, in terms of torque delivery, the Kia Sorento stands at the last spot, while the top spot in the ranking is held by Chevrolet Traverse by offering 266 lb-ft of torque.

Acceleration

Observing the acceleration statistics, the 2017 Kia Sorento's 0-60 mph acceleration time is 6.6 seconds, which is quite decent and somewhat quick for an SUV. The strong engine, therefore, ensures that the acceleration of the 2017 Kia Sorento is smooth. Additionally, with the best quarter-mile time of 14.9 seconds, it is difficult for the rivals to keep up with the pace of the 2017 Sorento.

Models

Kia Sorento

Toyota Highlander

Ford Explorer

Chevrolet Traverse

0-60 MPH

6.6 sec

7.0 Sec

6.6 sec

6.7 sec

Quarter mile

14.9 sec

15.5 sec

15.0 sec

16.0 sec

Engine

3.3L

3.5 L

3.5L

3.6L

In comparison, the Traverse matched the Explorer for the 60 mph test but was a second late in the quarter-mile to become the slowest in the lot. Toyota Highlander stands last in the 0-60mph timing despite owning the most horsepower under the hood. In quarter-mile timing, Chevrolet holds the tag by taking the most time of 16 seconds.

Ride and Handling

The 2017 Kia Sorento offers good engine power and torque with all its engine line-up. The SUV with an AWD drivetrain is suitable for slippery and snowy roads. However, the off-roading capability of the Kia Sorento is only average. The ground clearance of the SUV is 7.3 inches, which is good in its segment.

Additionally, the Sorento's firm build-quality along with a superior suspension system allows it to have better control on the road and also gives extra confidence to the driver. The power steering integrated into the Sorento performs very well and its brakes are really soft and efficient.

Braking

The curb weight of the 2017 Kia Sorento is 3,968 lbs, which makes it the lightest among the rivals. Additionally, due to its lightweight, the Sorento has a 60-0 mph distance of 120 feet, which depicts the responsiveness of the brakes, and is impressive for the segment.

Model

Kia Sorento

Toyota Highlander

Ford Explorer

Chevrolet Traverse

Brake Front (in.)

12.6

12.9

12.8

12.8

Brake Rear (in.)

12.0

12.2

12.8

13.0

Curb Weight (lbs.)

3968

4370

4443

4713

60-0 MPH (ft.)

120

126

127

135

Analyzing the size of the brakes, the largest front brake of 12.9 inches is present in the Highlander, while the Chevrolet's Traverse 13-inches rear brakes are the biggest. Despite employing smaller 12.6-inch front and 12.0-inch rear brakes, the braking power of the Kia Sorento is the highest among the competitors.

Fuel Economy
6.9/10


By burning a single gallon of gasoline, the Sorento can cover a distance of 18 miles in the city condition, whereas this figure goes up to 25 miles on highways. The combined fuel economy of the Sorento is approximately 20 MPG, which can be deemed moderate. 

Model

Kia Sorento

Toyota Highlander

Ford Explorer

Chevrolet Traverse

MPG (city)

18

20

17

15

MPG (highway)

25

27

24

22

MPG (combined)

20

23

20

18

The fuel economy of the Kia Sorento is better than the 18 MPG offered by the Chevrolet Traverse. However, Toyota's Highlander is the most efficient among all the competitors with its combined fuel economy of 23 MPG. Ford Explorer stands along with Kia Sorento with a combined mileage of 20 MPG.

Interior
7.6/10


The interior of the 2017 Kia Sorento is luxurious and cozy. The cabin is made up of superior quality refined materials, which only seems to get better as one goes up the trims. The cabin includes leather upholstery which complements the premium dashboard well. Overall, the interior is posh in addition to being functional.

The maximum passenger capacity of the 2017 Kia Sorento is 7. The space available at the front row of Sorento corresponds to 39.5 inches of headroom, 59.1 inches of shoulder room and 44.1 inches of legroom, and all of these figures are least as compared to its competitors.

Model

Kia Sorento

Toyota Highlander

Ford Explorer

Chevrolet Traverse

Passenger capacity

7

8

7

8

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

39.5/59.1/44.1

40.7/59.3/44.2

41.4/61.5/42.9

40.4/61.5/41.3

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

39.3/58/39.4

39.9/59.6/38.4

40.6/61.0/39.5

39.4/61.0/36.8

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

36.3/52.8/31.7

35.9/55.0/27.7

37.8/50.8/32.0

37.8/57.6/33.20

Moving ahead to the second-row space of the Kia Sorento, it is also the tightest amidst its rivals. On the contrary, the Ford Explorer offers the most space to the passengers in the second row. In the third row, the 2017 Kia Sorento comes with 36.3 inches of headroom, which is greater than the Toyota Highlander, but less than the other two SUVs. With a shoulder room of 52.8 inches, the Kia Sorento is a rank above the Ford Explorer, while its legroom of 31.7 inches is just better than the 27.7 inches legroom of Toyota Highlander. The main interior features of the 2017 Kia Sorento SUV include:

  • Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
  • Dual Zone Air Conditioning
  • Front And Rear Cupholders
  • Leather Steering Wheel
  • Keyless Ignition
  • Interior Air Filtration

Infotainment System

Coming as a standard infotainment system in the 2017 Kia Sorento SUV is the 4.3-inch touchscreen display that supports Bluetooth and voice commands. Additionally, a 6-speaker stereo sound system along with SiriusXM satellite radio is also a part of the infotainment system.

The infotainment unit is quite intuitive and is easy to use, giving the occupants an upper hand to enjoy the ride. The higher trims of the 2017 Kia Sorento offer an 8.0-inch infotainment system as a standard, and it supports both the Android Auto and Apple CarPlay feature. The main infotainment features of the 2017 Kia Sorento SUV include:

  • Satellite Radio
  • Wi-Fi HotSpot
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Integration
  • Bluetooth Connectivity
  • USB Ports
  • Navigation

Cargo Capacity

With not much-impressing cargo storage, the 2017 Kia Sorento stands at last amid the competition. The Kia Sorento offers 73 cubic feet of cargo space behind the first seat row, 38.0 cubic feet behind at the second row, and just 11.3 cubic feet with all the seats upright in the SUV.

Model

Kia Sorento

Toyota Highlander

Ford Explorer

Chevrolet Traverse

Cargo Volume to seats 1 (ft.3)

73.0

83.7

80.7

116.3

Cargo Volume to seats 2 (ft.3)

38.0

42.3

43.8

70.3

Cargo Volume to seats 3 (ft.3)

11.3

13.8

21.0

24.4

From the data, it is evident that the Chevrolet Traverse has the most cargo volume, measuring about 116.3, 70.3, and 24.4 cubic feet behind seat 1, seat 2, and seat 3, respectively whereas, the Kia Sorento offers the least cargo space. Second to Traverse in the overall cargo space is Highlander with a cargo capacity of 83.7 cubic feet.

Exterior
8.6/10


The exterior of the 2017 Kia Sorento SUV attempts at being sporty while simultaneously retaining its softer style. The main exterior styling cues have been inspired by some of Kia’s prominent rivals. No wonder, the 2017 Kia Sorento looks refreshed and attractive. Moreover, the 2017 Sorento melts right into its area of the family-crossover tapestry and is filled with proportionate lines, even on the sides. 

It also gives prominence to the Kia grille, and some cleaned-up more mature, upscale details in front and in back, and a little more softness to everything in between. The 2017 Kia Sorento measures 187.4 inches in length, 74.4 inches in width, and 66.3 inches in height. After analyzing the dimensions of the Sorento, it is found to be quite a small SUV. 

Model

Kia Sorento

Toyota Highlander

Ford Explorer

Chevrolet Traverse

Curb weight (lbs.)

3968

4370

4443

4715

Length(in)

187.4

192.5

198.3

203.7

Width(in)

74.4

75.8

78.9

78.5

Height(in)

66.3

68.1

70.0

69.9

Ground clearance (in)

7.3

8.0

7.8

7.2

Wheelbase (in)

109.4

109.8

112.8

118.9

Track width (in) F/R

64.1/64.5

64.4/64.2

67.0/67.0

67.3/67.1

The ground clearance offered by the Sorento is 7.3 inches, which is surpassed by the 7.8 inches and 8.0 inches ground clearance of Ford Explorer and Toyota Highlander, respectively. The main exterior features of the 2017 Kia Sorento SUV include:

  • Chrome tip exhaust and door handles
  • Mud Guards
  • Liftgate rear cargo door
  • Trailer hitch
  • Rear spoiler
  • Wheel Locks

Safety
9.8/10


Several basic safety features are available as standard in all the trims of the 2017 Kia Sorento. Dual front airbags, curtain airbags at 1st and 2nd row, side-impact door beams, child door locks at rear, LATCH system, rollover sensor, traction control system, brake assist, and hill start assist system are some of those standard safety features. Hopping to the NHTSA ratings, the Kia Sorento scored an impressive 5 stars, which means that the SUV is an extremely safe ride. Except for a 4-star score in rollover rating, the 2017 Kia Sorento scored 5-stars in all the discrete parameters of the NHTSA safety test. 

According to the IIHS, the 2017 Kia Sorento has an acceptable small overlap front passenger side, good roof strength, good head restraints & seats, poor headlights, and superior front crash prevention. Moreover, the LATCH system of the Kia Sorento is assessed as acceptable by IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety). Some of the major safety features of the 2017 Kia Sorento SUV include:

  • Stability Control
  • Emergency Braking Assist
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring
  • Traction Control
  • Blind Spot Warning Accident Avoidance System
  • Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Competition
7.0/10


Toyota Highlander vs Kia Sorento 

For a price of $32,680, the Toyota Highlander comes with a 3.5 Liter 6-cylinder engine under its hood, which is mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox. On the basis of power, the Highlander is a little ahead of the Kia Sorento.

However, for a thumping acceleration and braking experience, the Kia Sorento is preferred. In the overall metrics, the Highlander is a better SUV due to its large cargo capacity, better fuel economy, greater passenger capacity, and lower price tag.

Ford Explorer vs Kia Sorento 

Ford Explorer is the American rival offered at a lower price tag. Additionally, the Explorer has an upper hand over the Sorento in certain features such as ground clearance, front and second-row space, and cargo volume. Ford Explorer matches very well with the features of the Kia Sorento and thus is a great alternative.

Chevrolet Traverse vs Kia Sorento 

Despite having an MSRP, which is almost $4,600 less than that of the Kia's Sorento, the Chevrolet Traverse is definitely a tough competitor. It is true that the braking and fuel economy of the Chevrolet Traverse is not as good as that of the Kia Sorento. Still, it beats the Kia Sorento by a fair margin when it comes to overall vehicle dimensions, comfortable interiors, and cargo volume.

Final Verdict


The Sorento is not the best SUV out there in the US market but its high safety ratings and fast acceleration capability increase its worthiness. As the Sorento comes in different trims and configurations, it boasts a huge list of options among buyers. However, from an off-road and interior space perspective, the Sorento is not the perfect SUV.