After extensive testing and research, CR determined this car to be:
- SAFE AND RELIABLE
- GOOD PERFORMANCE
- COMFORTABLE AND CONVENIENT
one of our 99 recommended SUVs
2024 Kia Sorento
Road Test Results
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Acceleration
Transmission
Braking
Emergency Handling
Fuel Economy
Ride
Noise
Usability
Owner Reports
Predicted Reliability
Predicted Owner Satisfaction
Highs
- Controls
- Acceleration with the turbo four-cylinder
- Ride and fuel economy with the hybrid version
Lows
- Ride with the turbo version
- Turbo engine’s dual-clutch transmission
- Hesitation off the line with the hybrid
- Annoying split-use audio/climate control panel
Best Version to Get
Two aspects must be considered before deciding which Sorento is right for you. The first is which seating configuration you’d like: the lower LX and S trims come in a seven-seat configuration with a traditional second-row bench seat that fits three people, while the EX and up come in a six-seater layout with second-row captain’s chairs. The second consideration is the powertrain: EX trims and up have a significantly more powerful and quieter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and they also come with the convenience of adaptive cruise control.
We think the best version is the hybrid because it eliminates the low-speed vibration, rides better, and gets better fuel economy. The Hybrid comes either as an EX or SX-Prestige. The EX comes well equipped and has smaller 17-inch wheels that yield a more comfortable ride.
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