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Thanks: GÜL-AL KİA 2023 Kia Sorento Starting at: $ Highs: A smaller but more fuel-efficient Telluride with more powertrain options, spacious second-row, pleasant ride. Lows: Third row is for kids only, front-wheel-drive models are prone to torque steer, limited towing capacity. Verdict: The Sorento offers a lot for a little. It also features a comfortable and spacious interior, as well as a variety of powertrain options. Overview The mid-size crossover and SUV segment is swollen with entries, but the three-row Kia Sorento is one worth considering. With seating for up to seven passengers, the Sorento offers the utility of the larger V-6-powered Telluride, with better fuel economy and multiple powertrain configurations. The front-drive SUV comes standard with a 191-hp inline-four with an eight-speed automatic transmission; however, we think buyers ought to consider adding all-wheel drive and upgrading to the Sorento's 281-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Kia also offers the Sorento with a 227-hp hybrid powertrain that returns an EPA-estimated 37 mpg combined and a 261-hp plug-in hybrid (PHEV) setup with an estimated 32 miles of battery-electric driving range. The Sorento offers plentiful passenger space for its size, and even includes available niceties such as heated and cooled front and second-row seating. What's New for 2023? The Sorento pulls into 2023 without any major changes to its massive lineup. All models now come standard with blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert while the S trim now comes with a wireless smartphone charging pad. The mid-range EX trim gets an eight-way power-adjustable passenger's seat and a frameless rearview mirror; the upscale SX now comes with a digital gauge display, power-folding exterior mirrors, and rain-sensing windshield wipers. Kia has discontinued the Sorento Hybrid S base model and added a fully loaded Hybrid SX-P trim with standard all-wheel drive, 17-inch wheels, leather seating, and captain's chairs for the second row. The Hybrid EX gets a little love too, with an eight-way power front-passenger seat and a frameless rearview mirror. For 2023, the Sorento PHEV comes strictly in SX-Prestige trim. The PHEV SX-Prestige has all the fixings, including retractable rear-door sunshades, a 115-volt inverter, and an estimated 32 miles of electric driving range. Pricing and Which One to Buy The price of the 2023 Kia Sorento starts at $ and goes up to $ depending on the trim and options. LX: $31,765 S: $34,265 X-Line S: $36,265 EX: $37,665 EX Hybrid: $38,015 SX: $40,565 X-Line EX: $41,365 SX Prestige Hybrid: $43,815 SX Prestige: $45,165 X-Line SX Prestige: $48,365 SX Prestige PHEV: $51,315 We like the EX hybrid. It's pricier than the base Sorento, but it comes standard with the turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid powertrain that's more powerful than the base nonhybrid offering. It also has nicer amenities than the trims below it, including leatherette upholstery, heated front seats, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, remote start, and snazzier styling such as 17-inch wheels and black exterior accents. Interior, Comfort, and Cargo Inside, the Sorento has an attractive layout, nice materials, and solid build quality. The dashboard can be outfitted with a digital gauge cluster and a touchscreen infotainment system. The rest of the design blends rhombus-shaped air vents integrated ambient lighting and intricately stitched surfaces on the door panels and seat inserts. A variety of cubby storage spots and cupholders also fill out the console. Along with a standard third row, its second-row bench can be swapped for a pair of captain's chairs. Compared with the larger Telluride, the Sorento's far-back seats aren't comfortable for adults, and we only managed to fit two carry-on suitcases in the cargo area—two fewer than the Telluride. Read More
