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2016 Kia Sorento SX
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2016 Kia Sorento SX

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

$9,999
Est. $135/mo
$2,290 Below market
RMV: $12,289
Mileage 113,379 mi.
Home Delivery
4 Owner
13 Days in market
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V6
Automatic
Westside Motors
Houston, TX
3.0
(Based 99 Review)
(832) 51*****
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2016 Kia Sorento SX
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2016 Kia Sorento SX

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

$14,950
Est. $202/mo
$1,520 Below market
RMV: $16,470
Mileage 42,402 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
67 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
V6
Automatic
All In Auto Group
Norco, CA
3.0
(Based 428 Review)
(951) 50*****
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2017 Kia Sorento SX
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2017 Kia Sorento SX

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

$17,462
Est. $237/mo
$21 Above market
RMV: $17,441
Mileage 84,158 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
26 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Michael's Toyota of Bellevue
Bellevue, WA
4.0
(Based 1960 Review)
(425) 23*****
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Certified Pre-Owned
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Certified 2018 Kia Sorento SX

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

$17,890
Est. $242/mo
$1,339 Below market
RMV: $19,229
Mileage 70,476 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
18 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
V6
Automatic
Towbin Kia
Henderson, NV
4.0
(Based 2575 Review)
(702) 56*****
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2017 Kia Sorento SX

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

$15,000
Est. $203/mo
$577 Below market
RMV: $15,577
Price Drop, $2,395
Earlier Price: $17,395 (25 Jul 2024)
Mileage 99,316 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
145 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Don's Auto Sales
Longview, TX
3.0
(Based 107 Review)
(903) 23*****
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2018 Kia Sorento SX

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

$16,995
Est. $230/mo
$1,779 Below market
RMV: $18,774
Mileage 89,458 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
120 Days in market
PURPLE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Elite Motors
El Paso, TX
4.0
(Based 255 Review)

Vehicle History

  • No accident or damage reported to Carindigo
  • 1st owner drove an estimated 13,190 miles/year
  • 1st owner purchased on 05/04/18 and owned in TX until 04/08/22
  • Last serviced at 89,419 miles in Scottsdale, AZ on 01/24/24
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(915) 26*****
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2016 Kia Sorento SX

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

$10,659
Est. $144/mo
$1,697 Below market
RMV: $12,356
Mileage 105,076 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
27 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
V6
Automatic
Aces Autos
San Antonio, TX
4.0
(Based 227 Review)
(210) 47*****
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2017 Kia Sorento SX

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

$11,955
Est. $162/mo
$2,524 Below market
RMV: $14,479
Mileage 98,000 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
245 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Lake Auto Sales, LLC
Hartville, OH
3.0
(Based 70 Review)
(330) 70*****
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2016 Kia Sorento SX

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

$13,599
Est. $184/mo
$179 Above market
RMV: $13,420
Earlier Price: $13,599 (1 Nov 2024)
Mileage 112,256 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
42 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
V6
Automatic
M & S Auto
Sacramento, CA
4.0
(Based 527 Review)
(916) 92*****
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2016 Kia Sorento SX

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

$11,900
Est. $161/mo
$190 Below market
RMV: $12,090
Price Drop, $600
Earlier Price: $12,500 (3 Nov 2024)
Mileage 130,918 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
30 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
V6
Automatic
Benson Kia
Spartanburg, SC
4.0
(Based 1247 Review)
(864) 74*****
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2016 Kia Sorento SX

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

$15,500
Est. $210/mo
$182 Below market
RMV: $15,682
Mileage 85,554 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
9 Days in market
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SUV
V6
Automatic
Benson Kia
Spartanburg, SC
4.0
(Based 1247 Review)
(864) 74*****
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2018 Kia Sorento SX

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

$11,995
Est. $162/mo
$2,316 Below market
RMV: $14,311
Mileage 143,457 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
8 Days in market
WHITE
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V6
Automatic
M & M Automotive
Richmond, VA
3.0
(Based 161 Review)
(804) 76*****
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2016 Kia Sorento SX

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

$14,288
Est. $193/mo
$1,029 Below market
RMV: $15,317
Mileage 80,521 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
5 Days in market
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SUV
V6
Automatic
Destination Nissan
Albany, NY
4.0
(Based 1494 Review)
(518) 43*****
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2018 Kia Sorento SX

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

$16,997
Est. $230/mo
$305 Above market
RMV: $16,692
Price Drop, $993
Earlier Price: $17,990 (25 Oct 2024)
Mileage 102,117 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
27 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
V6
Automatic
Zeigler Hyundai of Racine
Mount Pleasant, WI
4.0
(Based 60 Review)
(262) 88*****
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2017 Kia Sorento SX

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

$19,000
Est. $257/mo
$255 Below market
RMV: $19,255
Price Drop, $250
Earlier Price: $19,250 (2 Nov 2024)
Mileage 56,047 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
16 Days in market
WHITE
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V6
Automatic
Courtesy Kia
Mesa, AZ
4.0
(Based 2486 Review)
(480) 57*****
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2016 Kia Sorento SX

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

$11,063
Est. $150/mo
$429 Below market
RMV: $11,492
Price Drop, $891
Earlier Price: $11,954 (28 Oct 2024)
Mileage 140,076 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Accident, 2 Owner
61 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
V6
Automatic
Morris Smith Ford
Larned, KS
4.0
(Based 383 Review)
(620) 80*****
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2016 Kia Sorento SX

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

$14,000
Est. $190/mo
$451 Below market
RMV: $14,451
Mileage 94,189 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Accident, 2 Owner
8 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
V6
Automatic
Thomas Nissan of Joliet
Joliet, IL
4.0
(Based 2164 Review)
(815) 74*****
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2018 Kia Sorento SX

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

$22,489
Est. $305/mo
$1,088 Below market
RMV: $23,577
Price Drop, $385
Earlier Price: $22,874 (12 Oct 2024)
Mileage 45,568 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Accident, 1 Owner
167 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
V6
Automatic
Hatchett Buick GMC
Wichita, KS
4.0
(Based 923 Review)
(316) 85*****
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2016 Kia Sorento SX

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

$13,888
Est. $188/mo
$234 Below market
RMV: $14,122
Mileage 98,180 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
7 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Balise Honda
West Springfield, MA
4.0
(Based 1009 Review)
(413) 30*****
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2018 Kia Sorento SX

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

$14,999
Est. $203/mo
$1,278 Below market
RMV: $16,277
Price Drop, $1,243
Earlier Price: $16,242 (25 Oct 2024)
Mileage 108,225 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 1 Owner
56 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Vision Kia of Canandaigua
Canandaigua, NY
4.0
(Based 600 Review)
(585) 39*****
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2016 Kia Sorento SX

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

$11,952
Est. $162/mo
$157 Above market
RMV: $11,795
Mileage 131,585 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
14 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
V6
Automatic
Larry H. Miller Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Sandy
Sandy, UT
4.0
(Based 4317 Review)
(801) 59*****
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2016 Kia Sorento SX

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

$15,995
Est. $217/mo
$550 Above market
RMV: $15,445
Mileage 84,440 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
34 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
V6
Automatic
Charley's Autos
Amarillo, TX
4.0
(Based 89 Review)
(806) 41*****
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2017 Kia Sorento SX

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

$17,450
Est. $236/mo
$232 Below market
RMV: $17,682
Mileage 91,635 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
505 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
V6
Automatic
Lighthouse Automotive Group
Lees Summit, MO
4.0
(Based 131 Review)
(816) 91*****
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2017 Kia Sorento SX

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

$13,995
Est. $190/mo
$198 Below market
RMV: $14,193
Price Drop, $3,000
Earlier Price: $16,995 (15 May 2024)
Mileage 98,245 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
458 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Tuckahoe AutoLand
Yonkers, NY
4.0
(Based 111 Review)

Vehicle History

  • No accident or damage reported to Carindigo
  • 1st owner drove an estimated 25,520 miles/year
  • 1st owner purchased on 11/22/16 and owned in NJ until 11/25/19
  • Last serviced at 98,001 miles in Hicksville, NY on 08/17/23
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(914) 78*****
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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 SX

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

$16,971
Est. $230/mo
$1,468 Below market
RMV: $18,439
Price Drop, $907
Earlier Price: $17,878 (20 Oct 2024)
Mileage 87,719 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
47 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
V6
Automatic
Longmeadow Motor Cars Inc
Enfield, CT
4.0
(Based 66 Review)
(860) 25*****
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2017 Kia Sorento SX

SX Limited V6 AWD

$15,351
Est. $208/mo
$890 Below market
RMV: $16,241
Price Drop, $2,644
Earlier Price: $17,995 (31 Oct 2024)
Mileage 98,088 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
82 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
Automatic
Evergreen Kia
Chicago, IL
3.0
(Based 1222 Review)

Vehicle History

  • Minor to Moderate Damage Reported
  • Driven an estimated 11,995 miles/year.
  • Purchased on 06/15/16 and owned in IL until 08/16/24
  • Last serviced at 97,153 miles in Chicago, IL on 06/12/24
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(773) 77*****
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2017 Kia Sorento SX

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

$17,894
Est. $242/mo
$2,158 Below market
RMV: $20,052
Price Drop, $267
Earlier Price: $18,161 (18 Oct 2024)
Mileage 56,740 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
42 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
V6
Automatic
John Hiester Chevrolet of Lillington
Lillington, NC
4.0
(Based 2082 Review)
(910) 81*****
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2017 Kia Sorento SX

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

$15,965
Est. $216/mo
$1,337 Below market
RMV: $17,302
Mileage 77,448 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 3 Owner
15 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
V6
Automatic
Anchor Auto
Raleigh, NC
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2018 Kia Sorento SX

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

$18,991
Est. $257/mo
$1,580 Below market
RMV: $20,571
Price Drop, $545
Earlier Price: $19,536 (21 Oct 2024)
Mileage 52,750 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
39 Days in market
WHITE
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V6
Automatic
South Shore Subaru
Lindenhurst, NY
4.0
(Based 1069 Review)
(631) 47*****
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2016 Kia Sorento SX

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

$10,995
Est. $149/mo
$476 Above market
RMV: $10,519
Mileage 128,292 mi.
Home Delivery
4 Accident, 2 Owner
50 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
V6
Automatic
North Plainfield Nissan
North Plainfield, NJ
4.0
(Based 1564 Review)
(908) 75*****
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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.