Pros Much faster than you'd expect Decent battery range Roomy and comfortable
Cons Touchscreen could be easier to use Not cheap to buy Doesn't handle as well as it goes
Pros Design, overall build quality, performance, handling and ride
Cons Expensive for a ‘small’ SUV, some of the interior certainly doesn't match the price
PROS Trendy design, powerful electric powertrain, thoughtful interior storage solutions.
CONS Some rivals offer more driving range, heavy and feels like it in corners, high starting price.
The 2021 Kia Sorento crossover SUV strikes out in a new styling direction, and brings hybrid and plug-in models along for the adventure.
PROS More expressive Available hybrid powertrains Bigger interior More square inches of touchscreen
CONS What’s with the door tooth? Third-row seat’s very, very small More noise More hard plastic in the cabin
The Sorento is all new for 2021, with a starting price that's $2450 higher than last year. Its boxier proportions and bolder styling mark a stark departure from the curvier and softer appearance of the outgoing Sorento. In addition to riding on an all-new platform that's bigger inside and out, the new Sorento adds a hybrid powertrain as well as an eventual plug-in variant.We like the EX trim level. It's pricier than the bottom two models, but it comes standard with the more powerful 281-hp turbo-four. It also has nicer amenities than the S trim below it that include leatherette upholstery, heated front seats, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, remote start, and snazzier styling such as 18-inch wheels and black exterior accents.
