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2020 Kia Sorento SX
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2020 Kia Sorento SX

SX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 8A)

$22,998
Est. $312/mo
$885 Below market
RMV: $23,883
Price Drop, $2,000
Earlier Price: $24,998 (10 Sep 2024)
Mileage 54,325 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
60 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
V6
Automatic
CarMax Memphis
Memphis, TN
4.0
(Based 1766 Review)
(901) 38*****
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2019 Kia Sorento SX
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2019 Kia Sorento SX

SX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 8A)

$20,491
Est. $278/mo
$1,480 Below market
RMV: $21,971
Price Drop, $800
Earlier Price: $21,291 (19 Oct 2024)
Mileage 57,881 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
43 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
V6
Automatic
Keyes Hyundai
Van Nuys, CA
4.0
(Based 3191 Review)
(747) 23*****
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2020 Kia Sorento SX
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2020 Kia Sorento SX

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

$21,299
Est. $289/mo
$3,890 Below market
RMV: $25,189
Price Drop, $2,000
Earlier Price: $23,299 (14 Oct 2024)
Mileage 54,873 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
77 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
V6
Automatic
Stevinson Chevrolet
Lakewood, CO
4.0
(Based 1209 Review)
(720) 70*****
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2020 Kia Sorento SX

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

$15,998
Est. $217/mo
$4,738 Below market
RMV: $20,736
Price Drop, $2,000
Earlier Price: $17,998 (7 Oct 2024)
Mileage 101,463 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
126 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
V6
Automatic
Surfside Auto Company
Norfolk, VA
4.0
(Based 497 Review)
(757) 30*****
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2019 Kia Sorento SX

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

$17,244
Est. $234/mo
$3,869 Below market
RMV: $21,113
Price Drop, $1,374
Earlier Price: $18,618 (25 Oct 2024)
Mileage 96,878 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
41 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
V6
Automatic
Deery Brothers Chevrolet
Pleasant Hill, IA
4.0
(Based 812 Review)
(515) 34*****
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2020 Kia Sorento SX

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

$24,995
Est. $339/mo
$1,094 Below market
RMV: $26,089
Mileage 31,403 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
15 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
V6
Automatic
Taylor Kia Findlay
Findlay, OH
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2021 Kia Sorento SX

SX 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)

$21,998
Est. $298/mo
$1,951 Below market
RMV: $23,949
Mileage 76,524 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
6 Days in market
BLUE
SUV
I4
Automatic
HGreg Auto Tampa
Brandon, FL
4.0
(Based 3299 Review)
(813) 58*****
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2021 Kia Sorento SX

SX 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)

$25,995
Est. $352/mo
$783 Below market
RMV: $26,778
Mileage 49,319 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 1 Owner
3 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
I4
Automatic
BMW of Buena Park
Buena Park, CA
4.0
(Based 3540 Review)
(714) 59*****
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2021 Kia Sorento SX

SX 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)

$25,998
Est. $352/mo
$1,094 Below market
RMV: $27,092
Price Drop, $1,231
Earlier Price: $27,229 (30 Oct 2024)
Mileage 44,659 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
115 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
I4
Automatic
Freeman Toyota
Hurst, TX
4.0
(Based 3025 Review)
(817) 38*****
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2021 Kia Sorento SX

SX 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)

$25,490
Est. $346/mo
$1,899 Below market
RMV: $27,389
Price Drop, $1,500
Earlier Price: $26,990 (18 Aug 2024)
Mileage 61,455 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
137 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
I4
Automatic
Power Buick GMC - Salem
Salem, OR
4.0
(Based 1067 Review)
(503) 96*****
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Certified Pre-Owned
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Certified 2021 Kia Sorento SX

SX 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)

$27,451
Est. $372/mo
$1,323 Below market
RMV: $28,774
Price Drop, $700
Earlier Price: $28,151 (22 Oct 2024)
Mileage 31,587 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
15 Days in market
RED
SUV
I4
Automatic
Ken Ganley Kia New Port Richey
New Port Richey, FL
4.0
(Based 7066 Review)
(877) 54*****
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2021 Kia Sorento SX

SX 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)

$24,253
Est. $329/mo
$304 Below market
RMV: $24,557
Price Drop, $2,441
Earlier Price: $26,694 (21 Oct 2024)
Mileage 76,541 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
43 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
I4
Automatic
AutoNation Volkswagen Savannah
Savannah, GA
4.0
(Based 1271 Review)
(912) 52*****
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2021 Kia Sorento SX

SX 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)

$21,600
Est. $293/mo
$2,035 Below market
RMV: $23,635
Price Drop, $399
Earlier Price: $21,999 (25 Oct 2024)
Mileage 96,442 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
155 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
I4
Automatic
Brandon Reeves Auto World
Monroe, NC
4.0
(Based 305 Review)
(704) 22*****
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2021 Kia Sorento SX

SX 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)

$25,981
Est. $352/mo
$1,424 Below market
RMV: $27,405
Price Drop, $1,472
Earlier Price: $27,453 (19 Oct 2024)
Mileage 39,623 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
57 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
I4
Automatic
Jaguar Land Rover Lakeland
Lakeland, FL
4.0
(Based 127 Review)
(866) 59*****
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2021 Kia Sorento SX

SX 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)

$24,000
Est. $325/mo
$2,391 Below market
RMV: $26,391
Price Drop, $890
Earlier Price: $24,890 (25 Oct 2024)
Mileage 65,047 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
102 Days in market
BLUE
SUV
I4
Automatic
All Star Chevrolet
Baton Rouge, LA
4.0
(Based 1086 Review)
(225) 75*****
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2021 Kia Sorento SX

SX 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)

$25,671
Est. $348/mo
$1,412 Below market
RMV: $27,083
Price Drop, $1,860
Earlier Price: $27,531 (15 Oct 2024)
Mileage 52,555 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 1 Owner
39 Days in market
BLACK
SUV
I4
Automatic
Ross Downing Buick GMC Cadillac
Hammond, LA
4.0
(Based 582 Review)
(985) 40*****
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2021 Kia Sorento SX

SX 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)

$23,533
Est. $319/mo
$1,847 Below market
RMV: $25,380
Price Drop, $3,058
Earlier Price: $26,591 (25 Oct 2024)
Mileage 73,512 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
38 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
I4
Automatic
DeMontrond Hyundai
Texas City, TX
4.0
(Based 348 Review)
(832) 40*****
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2021 Kia Sorento SX

SX 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)

$28,998
Est. $393/mo
$1,937 Below market
RMV: $30,935
Mileage 35,312 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 1 Owner
21 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
I4
Automatic
CarMax Augusta
Augusta, GA
4.0
(Based 1162 Review)
(706) 65*****
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2021 Kia Sorento SX

SX 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)

$28,950
Est. $393/mo
$1,216 Below market
RMV: $30,166
Price Drop, $700
Earlier Price: $29,650 (30 Oct 2024)
Mileage 24,171 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
62 Days in market
BROWN
SUV
I4
Automatic
Gilland Chevrolet GMC
Ozark, AL
4.0
(Based 464 Review)
(877) 25*****
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Certified Pre-Owned
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Certified 2021 Kia Sorento SX

SX 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)

$23,436
Est. $318/mo
$2,153 Below market
RMV: $25,589
Price Drop, $3,282
Earlier Price: $26,718 (20 Oct 2024)
Mileage 72,101 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
119 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
I4
Automatic
Kia of Coatesville
Coatesville, PA
4.0
(Based 1892 Review)
(610) 38*****
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2021 Kia Sorento SX

SX 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)

$27,988
Est. $379/mo
$953 Below market
RMV: $28,941
Price Drop, $667
Earlier Price: $28,655 (25 Oct 2024)
Mileage 32,947 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
75 Days in market
WHITE
SUV
I4
Automatic
Alan Byer Volvo
Syracuse, NY
4.0
(Based 554 Review)
(315) 47*****
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2021 Kia Sorento SX

SX 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)

$27,595
Est. $374/mo
$1,994 Below market
RMV: $29,589
Price Drop, $847
Earlier Price: $28,442 (24 Oct 2024)
Mileage 25,445 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
114 Days in market
BROWN
SUV
I4
Automatic
AutoNation Toyota Buena Park
Buena Park, CA
4.0
(Based 3314 Review)

Vehicle History

  • No accident or damage reported to Carindigo
  • Driven an estimated 9,601 miles/year.
  • Purchased on 12/10/21 and owned in CA until 07/16/24
  • Last serviced in Cerritos, CA on 07/25/24
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(714) 62*****
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Certified Pre-Owned
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Certified 2021 Kia Sorento SX

SX 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)

$26,884
Est. $365/mo
$2,373 Below market
RMV: $29,257
Price Drop, $1,750
Earlier Price: $28,634 (18 Oct 2024)
Mileage 38,274 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
36 Days in market
BLUE
SUV
I4
Automatic
Napleton Kia of Fishers
Fishers, IN
4.0
(Based 3949 Review)
(463) 20*****
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2021 Kia Sorento SX

SX 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)

$25,490
Est. $346/mo
$1,887 Below market
RMV: $27,377
Price Drop, $700
Earlier Price: $26,190 (29 Oct 2024)
Mileage 41,356 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 1 Owner
57 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
I4
Automatic
Auto Hub
North Brunswick, NJ
3.0
(Based 805 Review)
(732) 79*****
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About 2020 Kia Sorento


3.9

Overall Rating

The 2020 Kia Sorento has been launched for a base MSRP of $26,990 and comes with minor changes to the exterior styling and features list. The 2020 Sorento retains the same 2.4L inline-4 motor producing 185 hp and a bigger 3.3L naturally aspirated V6 motor producing 290 hp. Both of them come mated to a 6-speed and 8-speed automatic transmission and comes in FWD and AWD layout. The 0-60 MPH and the quarter-mile time of 9.6 seconds and 17 seconds also remain identical to the outgoing 2019 Sorento.

Favorite of the masses, the Kia Sorento has an identity of its own in the crowded SUV market. The same ethos of this mid-size SUV is carried forward to the 2020 Kia Sorento as well. The car comes with five different trim levels, which start from a base MSRP of $26,990. The 2020 Sorento still retains the same 2.4L naturally aspirated inline-4 motor producing 185 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission.

The S, EX, and SX trims get a 3.3L V6 motor producing a respectable 290 hp. Its comfortable ride, premium interiors, and unmatched versatility still manage to make the 2020 Kia Sorento one of the best choices for the family mid-size SUV buyers. Competing with the likes of 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2020 Chevrolet Blazer, and the 2020 Nissan Rogue, we will find out how the 2020 Kia Sorento stacks up against the rivals in this in-depth review.

The 2020 Kia Sorento SX turned out to be the most value for money trim of the lot mainly due to the excellent V6 motor under the hood coupled with all the safety features like surround-view camera, front parking sensors, and many more coming in as standard. Interior features such as a 14-way powered driver's seat with memory support, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with navigation, and a 10-speaker Harmon Kardon audio system are also offered as standard.

Certified Pre-Owned
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Certified 2021 Kia Sorento SX

SX 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)

$28,000
Est. $380/mo
$1,081 Below market
RMV: $29,081
Mileage 41,372 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
21 Days in market
RED
SUV
I4
Automatic
Van Nuys Kia
Van Nuys, CA
4.0
(Based 1184 Review)
(818) 20*****
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2021 Kia Sorento SX

SX 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)

$26,901
Est. $365/mo
$692 Below market
RMV: $27,593
Price Drop, $570
Earlier Price: $27,471 (5 Oct 2024)
Mileage 51,220 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
95 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
I4
Automatic
Westgate Dodge Ram Wake Forest
Wake Forest, NC
4.0
(Based 967 Review)
(984) 23*****
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2021 Kia Sorento SX

SX 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)

$29,487
Est. $400/mo
$1,252 Below market
RMV: $30,739
Price Drop, $1,005
Earlier Price: $30,492 (19 Oct 2024)
Mileage 11,959 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 1 Owner
49 Days in market
GRAY
SUV
I4
Automatic
Rand's Auto Sales
North Salt Lake, UT
4.0
(Based 21 Review)
(801) 29*****
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2021 Kia Sorento SX

SX 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)

$23,800
Est. $323/mo
$3,965 Below market
RMV: $27,765
Earlier Price: $23,800 (31 Oct 2024)
Mileage 44,006 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Accident, 1 Owner
143 Days in market
SILVER
SUV
I4
Automatic
Gerald Nissan of Matteson
Matteson, IL
4.0
(Based 2053 Review)
(708) 51*****
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2021 Kia Sorento SX

SX 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)

$27,495
Est. $373/mo
$1,238 Below market
RMV: $28,733
Price Drop, $1,500
Earlier Price: $28,995 (14 Sep 2024)
Mileage 39,821 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
107 Days in market
RED
SUV
I4
Automatic
Route 33 Nissan
Trenton, NJ
4.0
(Based 2320 Review)
(609) 58*****
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2021 Kia Sorento SX

SX 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)

$23,998
Est. $325/mo
$1,748 Below market
RMV: $25,746
Mileage 58,092 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 1 Owner
13 Days in market
BLUE
SUV
I4
Automatic
HGreg.com Orlando
Orlando, FL
4.0
(Based 8600 Review)
(833) 33*****
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2020 Kia Sorento Review


The 2020 Kia Sorento has been launched for a base MSRP of $26,990 and comes with minor changes to the exterior styling and features list. The 2020 Sorento retains the same 2.4L inline-4 motor producing 185 hp and a bigger 3.3L naturally aspirated V6 motor producing 290 hp. Both of them come mated to a 6-speed and 8-speed automatic transmission and comes in FWD and AWD layout. The 0-60 MPH and the quarter-mile time of 9.6 seconds and 17 seconds also remain identical to the outgoing 2019 Sorento.

Favorite of the masses, the Kia Sorento has an identity of its own in the crowded SUV market. The same ethos of this mid-size SUV is carried forward to the 2020 Kia Sorento as well. The car comes with five different trim levels, which start from a base MSRP of $26,990. The 2020 Sorento still retains the same 2.4L naturally aspirated inline-4 motor producing 185 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission.

The S, EX, and SX trims get a 3.3L V6 motor producing a respectable 290 hp. Its comfortable ride, premium interiors, and unmatched versatility still manage to make the 2020 Kia Sorento one of the best choices for the family mid-size SUV buyers. Competing with the likes of 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2020 Chevrolet Blazer, and the 2020 Nissan Rogue, we will find out how the 2020 Kia Sorento stacks up against the rivals in this in-depth review.

Pricing and Features
7.5/10


"The ritzy SX Limited and its lofty price are gone, but the one-step-down SXtrim of the Sorento provides most of the important content."-Caranddriver.com

The 2020 Kia Sorento comes in five different trims, namely L, LX, S, EX, and SX trims. The lower trims like L and LX come with the 2.4L naturally aspirated inline-4 motor producing 185 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque. Apart from that, all the other trims get a bigger 3.3L naturally aspirated V6 motor punching out 290 hp. Both the motors are mated to the same 6-speed and 8-speed automatic transmissions. Apart from that, the 2020 Kia Sorento also gets 19-inch alloy wheels, mildly redesigned front and rear, and navigation support on the top-of-the-line SX trim.

The 2020 Sorento also comes with a big optional extras and packages list which includes a washer heater, puddle lights, side step bars, crossbars, and paint protection packages. Safety and driver-assistance features like emergency braking assist, blind-spot detection, lane departure warning, post and pre-collision safety system, etc are also offered as standard with the highest SX trim.

Trims

L

LX

S

EX 

SX

MSRP (FWD)

$26,990

$28,090

$33,190

$35,490

$40,090

MSRP (AWD) - $29,890 $34,990 $37,290 $41,890

Key Features

Reclining rear seats

Adds/Upgrades to L trim -

Adds/Upgrades to LX trim -

Adds/Upgrades to S trim -

Adds/Upgrades to EX trim -

 

Apple CarPlay

Blindspot warning accident avoidance system

Interior air filtration and Rear ventilation ducts with fan control

Panoramic Sunroof w/ Power Sunshade

Reverse tilt dual mirrors

 

Front, rear, and 3rd-row cupholders

Heated front seats with front seatback storage

8-way power-adjustable driver seat with power-adjustable lumbar support

Adaptive cruise control

Universal remote transmitter

 

Multifunction steering wheel

4 one-touch power windows

Keyless ignition and Hands-free entry

Front fog/driving lights

Front, side, and a rearview camera

 

Android Auto

Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control

Leather steering wheel

Leather upholstery

Mahogany leather upholstery

 

A 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system

 

Rear parking sensors

Gloss Black Front Grille

Front and rear parking sensors

 

Heated mirrors with Turn signals

 

19-inch alloys

 

10-speaker Harman/Kardon Premium Audio System with Satellite radio

 

Rearview camera

 

 

 

10-way power driver seat and 8-way power passengers seat

 

Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers

 

 

 

Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support

 

4-way adjustable manual front seats

 

 

 

 


Also Read:

  • Sibling Rivalry: Kia Sorento Vs Hyundai Santa Fe

  • Kia CV All-Electric Crossover To Make Official Debut In March

Buying Advice


The 2020 Kia Sorento SX turned out to be the most value for money trim of the lot mainly due to the excellent V6 motor under the hood coupled with all the safety features like surround-view camera, front parking sensors, and many more coming in as standard. Interior features such as a 14-way powered driver's seat with memory support, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with navigation and a 10-speaker Harmon Kardon audio system are also offered as standard.

Check out the Warranty, Maintenance Costs, and Reliability Ratings of the 2020  Kia Sorento! >>

Engine and Performance
7.0/10


"The Sorento's V-6 acquits itself well against competitors in both the two- and three-row classes."-Caranddriver.com

Like its outgoing model, the 2020 Kia Sorento still retains its two-powerplants. The lower two trims come with the 2.4-liter inline-4 motor that pumps out 185 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque and the power is transferred to both front wheels and all wheels, with an optional AWD system. However, if you want more thrilling performance, you can go directly for the 3.3-liter naturally aspirated V6 engine found in the S trim and above, and that makes 290 hp and 255 lb-ft of torque.

The base 2.4L inline-4 motor of the 2020 Kia Sorento comes mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission with selectable drive modes on offer. However, the 3.3L naturally aspirated V6 motor comes with an 8-speed Sportmatic torque converter automatic transmission. Both the AWD and FWD drivetrain layout are also offered with both motors.

Trying some rapid sprints with the inline-4 powered Sorento is not a very noble idea, however, the V6 model does promise stronger propelling power. With the 2.4L Inline-4, the 2020 Sorento takes 9.6 seconds to complete the 0-60 MPH run and 17 seconds for reaching the quarter-mile. However, 2020 Sorento's with the 3.3L V6 does the same in 7.6 seconds. The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2020 Chevy Blazer are quicker than the 2020 Sorento in the 0-60 MPH test, coming in at 8.9 seconds and 7.9 seconds, respectively. The 2020 Nissan Rogue gave out the worst 0-60 MPH time of 10.1 seconds.

Models

2020 Kia Sorento

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe

2020 Chevrolet Blazer

2020 Nissan Rogue

MSRP

$26,990

$25,900

$28,800

$25,300

Engine

2.4L  Inline-4

2.4L Turbo Inline-4

2.5L Inline-4

2.5L Naturally Aspirated Inline-4

Drivetrain

FWD

FWD FWD FWD

Transmission

6-speed shiftable automatic

8-speed shiftable automatic

9-speed shiftable automatic

CVT

Power (hp @ rpm)

185 hp @ 6,000 RPM

185 hp  @ 6,000 RPM

193 hp @ 6,300 RPM

170 hp @ 6,000 RPM

Torque (lb-ft @ rpm)

178 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM

178 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM

188 lb-ft @ 4,400 RPM

175 lb-ft @ 4,400 RPM

0-60 MPH

9.6 seconds

8.9 seconds

7.9 seconds

10.1 seconds

Quarter Mile

17.0 seconds

16.7 seconds

16.1 seconds

17.0 seconds

Top Speed

123 MPH

N/A 120 MPH 122 MPH

Though we were impressed with the excellent performance on offer from the V6 motor of the 2020 Sorento, we were not very happy with the vague and imprecise steering on offer. Barring that, the 2020 Kia Sorento was able to take the corners without posing too many problems to the driver. However, it is still not as dynamically excellent as the 2020 Mazda CX-9, which is the benchmark for the segment. Nevertheless, the ride quality and braking performance of the 2020 Sorento were top-notch.


Also Read:

  • How well does the Chevrolet Blazer handle around corners?
  • What are the specs and configurations of the 2020 Kia Sorento?

Fuel Economy
7.0/10


An aspect where the 2020 Kia Sorento surprises the most is its acceptable fuel economy, despite its diverse character. Offering an MPG figure of 22 MPG in the city, 29 MPG on the highway, the 2020 Sorento came out with a respectable 25 MPG of combined gas mileage.

Models

2020 Kia Sorento

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe

2020 Chevrolet Blazer

2020 Nissan Rogue

MPG (City)

22

22

21

26

MPG (Highway)

29

29

27

33

MPG (Combined)

25

25

23

29

Fuel Capacity (Gallons)

18.8

18.8 19.4 14.5
Range (City/highway/Combined) (mi)

414/545/470

414/545/470 407/524/446 377/479/420

The 2020 Kia Sorento equipped with the bigger 3.3L V6 motor managed to give out 19 MPG in the city and 26 MPG on the highway, with a combined rating of 22 MPG. Both the moniker also comes with an 18.8-gallon fuel tank capacity, which helps the Sorento with the inline-4 motor to give out an excellent 414 miles of range in the city and 545 miles of range on the highways.

Even though the 25 MPG of combined gas mileage offered by the 2020 Kia Sorento is similar to that of the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe, the 2020 Nissan Rogue takes the crown for being the most fuel-efficient offering of the segment, giving out the best in class combined gas mileage of 29 MPG. The 2020 Chevrolet Blazer turned out to be the gas guzzler of the lot with combined gas mileage of 23 MPG.


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Interior
8.0/10


"The cabin is thoughtfully designed for the most part, faltering mainly in third-row access — inevitable perhaps given the Sorento's tweener class size."-Edmunds.com

On the inside, the 2020 Sorento keeps things pretty clean and simple. The 2020 Kia Sorento comes in three different interior color schemes, namely light gray, full-black, and mahogany leather. The 2020 Sorento also gets a whole host of interior features like a reclining rear seat, panoramic sunroof, a 7-inch or 8-inch infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, dual-zone automatic climate control system, and heated and cooled front seats.

Since the 2020 Kia Sorento has tried to carve out maximum utility from a smaller wheelbase, it does struggle with its rearmost passenger room. Even in the first two rows, the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe offers more space. However, in comparison to the 2020 Blazer and the 2020 Rogue, the 2020 Sorento turned out to be slightly more spacious. The cargo capacity of 11.3 cubic feet is also the lowest of the lot in comparison to 39.3 cubic feet offered by the 2020 Rogue.

Models

2020 Kia Sorento

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe

2020 Chevrolet Blazer

2020 Nissan Rogue

Seating Capacity

7 5 5 5

Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)

39.5/59.1/44.1

41.2/59.1/44.1

39.8/59.1/41.0

41.6/56.6/43.0

Second Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)

39.3/58.0/39.4

39.2/58.3/40.9

38.6/58.6/39.6

38.5/55.9/37.9

Third Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)

36.3/52.8/31.7 N/A N/A N/A

Cargo Capacity (ft3)

11.3

35.9

30.5

39.3

Infotainment needs in the 2020 Kia Sorento are taken care of by a 7.0-inch touch screen in all trims except the top-of-the-line SX, which gets an 8.0-inch unit. This infotainment system comes standard with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and USB connectivity. For audiophiles, there is an available 10-speaker Harman Kardon audio system that offers a brilliant audio experience. The 7.0-inch infotainment screen feels a bit dated now and is also not as large as its modern rivals. However, the system responds actively to driver inputs and has clear graphics along with a clutter-free menu, making it pretty intuitive to use.

Some of the key interior and infotainment features on offer from the 2020 Kia Sorento are mentioned below:

  • Kia UVO 7.0-inch/8-inch touchscreen infotainment screen
  • Apple Carplay and Android Auto
  • 10-speaker Harman/Kardon audio
  • Satellite radio
  • Bluetooth Wireless Technology Hands-free Connectivity
  • Leather upholstery
  • Heated and cooled front seats
  • Dual-pane panoramic sunroof
  • Climate control

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Exterior
7.5/10


"There are modest styling updates front and rear, and the Sorento has a more consolidated trim levels."-Caranddriver.com

Take a look at the 2020 Kia Sorento and you are very likely to think of it as a two-row mid-size crossover. The 2020 Sorento gets an updated front and rear fascia in comparison to the outgoing 2019 model and also retains the striking LED fully automatic projector headlights with LED DRLs. Along with that, the 2020 Sorento also gets massive 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in P235/55 R19 all-season tires, making it grip and look impeccable. The side mirrors are electrically adjustable and offer heated functionality too.

The 2020 Kia Sorento also gets subtle exterior details like a lip spoiler, a blacked-out grille with chrome surround, and an integrated roof spoiler. The 2020 Kia Sorento comes with nine exterior color schemes and many optional extras like a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, smart key system, puddle lights, and sidestep bars. Along with that, a paint protection package is on offer too.

Models

2020 Kia Sorento

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe

2020 Chevrolet Blazer

2020 Nissan Rogue

Curb Weight

3,810 lbs

3,591 lbs

3,782 lbs

3,463 lbs

Length

189.0"

187.8"

191.4"

184.5"

Width

74.4"

74.4"

76.7"

72.4"

Height

66.3"

66.1"

67.0"

66.3"

Ground Clearance

7.3"

7.3"

7.4"

7.8"

Wheelbase

109.4"

108.9"

112.7"

106.5"

The 2020 Kia Sorento looks well proportioned with its decently large length of 189" and width of 74.4". The height of 66.3" is also in line with the rest of the competitors from the segment. However, in comparison, the 2020 Chevrolet Blazer turned out to be the largest of the lot with the best in class width, height, and length. Along with that, the curb weight of 3,782 lbs of the 2020 Blazer is also lower than the 2020 Sorento, which comes at 3,810 lbs.

Some of the exterior features on offer with the 2020 Kia Sorento has been mentioned below:

  • Daytime running lights
  • Turn signal mirrors
  • Dusk sensing LED headlamps
  • LED tail lamps
  • Dual-pane panoramic sunroof
  • Hands-free entry
  • Heated mirrors
  • Aluminum rear scuff-plate
  • Puddle Lights
  • Side Step Bars

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Safety
9.9/10


The 2020 Kia Sorento received a 'Good’ rating in all the subsections of the IIHS crash test. It was also selected as the top safety pick by the organization. When it comes to the NHTSA crash test, the 2020 Sorento received an overall crash safety rating of 5-stars, with a 4-star rating in the front crash test, a 5-star rating in the side crash test, and a 4-star rating in the rollover crash test.

The 2020 Kia Sorento also comes with many advanced safety and driver assistance features to make the ride even safer. Some of the features like lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and the automated emergency braking are on offer. Apart from that, all the regular safety features like ABS, airbags, traction control, electronic stability control, etc are present on board as well.


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Competition
8.0/10


2020 Kia Sorento vs 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe

The 2020 Santa Fe and 2020 Sorento are basically twins and they share a lot of components. Just like the 2020 Sorento, the Santa Fe offers high-quality interiors, a comfortable ride, and a long list of tech and safety features. Surprisingly though, the 2020 Santa Fe offers a better passenger room than the Sorento despite its shorter length. However, it lacks the composure and handling of Kia. It doesn't offer the third row as well. Nevertheless, the 2020 Sante Fe turned out to be slightly faster in the 0-60 MPH and the quarter-mile time.

2020 Kia Sorento vs 2020 Chevrolet Blazer

The 2020 Chevrolet Blazer looks very modern and stylish, offers an impressive cabin with nice materials, and is quite spacious as well. The 2020 Blazer also gets a more responsive steering and a refined powertrain, making it a fun-to-drive car. However, the 2020 Sorento races ahead of the stylish Chevy with its practicality, composed ride quality, and features on offer as standard.

2020 Kia Sorento vs 2020 Nissan Rogue

The 2020 Nissan Rogue offers a comfortable drive, is roomy on the inside, has a well-proportioned design, and offers the best gas mileage of 29 MPG combined. However, the 2020 Sorento pushes the Japanese hard with its sense of practicality, value for money proposition, and a more powerful motor. The 2020 Sorento also offers a much better infotainment system and comes loaded with many driver-assistance features on the higher trims too.

Final Verdict


The 2020 Kia Sorento has a lot of things going for it. The car scored high on versatility offering a third-row seat, which all of the rivals miss out on. The cabin space and interior fit and finish are also quite impressive. Along with that, the performance on offer from the larger 3.3L V6 motor and the impeccable list of safety and infotainment features on offer makes the 2020 Sorento a preferable choice for large families who want a mid-size SUV with enough grunt to do all the chores. Hence, if you are on the lookout for a family SUV, the 2020 Kia Sorento should be on top of your list.

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