Comparison - Toyota Highlander Platinum 2020 - vs - Kia Sorento Hybrid 2021

Suv one:

Toyota Highlander Platinum 2020

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Kluger

Also called:

Kia Sorento R,Naza Sorento

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

48,800

Updated:

19 Dec 2019

36,590

Updated:

07 Dec 2020

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Year:

2020

2021

Total Seating:

Transmission:

8-speed Shiftable Automatic

6-speed Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

17.90gals

17.70gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

MOON DUST

#8898AC

BLIZZARD PEARL

#F3F2F2

MAGNETIC GRAY METALLIC

#494848

CELESTIAL SILVER METALLIC

#828387

MIDNIGHT BLACK METALLIC

#00031E

RUBY FLARE PEARL

#740000

OPULENT AMBER

#6F6459

BLUEPRINT

#323F7B

Color:

Platinum Graphite

#61656A

Steel Gray

#ADB0B3

Snow White Pearl

#FFFFFF

Silky Silver

#D7D7D7

Aurora Black

#141414

Runway Red

#F21A27

Gravity Blue

#273A5B

Electric

Motors:

AC Synchronous Permanent Magnet Motor

Top Speed:

124mph

Seconds from 0 to 60mph:

6.50s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

With three rows of seating and plenty of cargo space, the 2020 Toyota Highlander is a practical choice for families. Toyota's mid-size SUV is all new for 2020 and offers many useful improvements and extra features not found in the outgoing 2019 model.
For 2020, the Highlander gets an interior makeover to match its updated exterior styling. Base L and mid-range LE Highlander models can seat eight passengers using bench seats in both the second and third rows, but a seven-seat arrangement with second-row captain's chairs is available on higher trims. An 8.0-inch infotainment system with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability is standard but the Highlander Limited and Platinum both get a larger 12.3-inch display; onboard Wi-Fi and an 11-speaker JBL audio system are both available as well.

By:

caranddriver.com

The 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid’s impressive fuel economy may win us over.

Pros
Spacious interior
High-mpg hybrid
Upgraded infotainment

Cons
Busy styling
Rivals’ turbos may be faster
Stiff competition

By:

thecarconnection.com

Fully redesigned for 2020.Increased cargo room behind the third row.Android Auto and Apple Car Play finally added.Part of the fourth Highlander generation introduced for 2020.

Pros
Comfortable, quiet ride
Good power and response from standard V6 engine
Upscale interior materials
Increased number of standard and optional safety features

Cons
Third row is kids-only
No seat height adjustment for front passenger
Evolutionary cabin design
Doesn't feel like a redesign from the ground up

By:

edmunds.com

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

By:

thecarconnection.com

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.

By:

caranddriver.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

20.00mpg

39.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

27.00mpg

35.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

3.50L

1.60L

Torque:

263ft-lbs

at 4 700rpm

132ft-lbs

at 4 500rpm

Horsepower:

295hp

at 6 600rpm

177hp

at 5 500rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

37.40Feet

37.90Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

yes

Side view Camera:

yes

On steering wheel:

Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

194.90in

189.40in

Width:

76.00in

74.80in

Height:

68.10in

56.90in

Ground Clearance:

8.00in

6.90in

Front Track:

65.30in

64.80in

Rear Track:

65.40in

65.10in

Wheel Base:

112.20in

110.80in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.40

40.30

Rear Head Room:

37.10

39.10

Front Leg Room:

42.00in

41.40in

Rear leg room:

41.00in

41.70in

Front Hip Room:

57.20in

55.50in

Front Shoulder Room:

59.00in

Rear Hip Room:

57.00in

55.00in

Rear Shoulder room:

58.40in

58.00in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

84.30cu.ft

75.50cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

5000lbs

3500lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

16.00cu.ft

12.60cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

18.10degrees

16.80degrees

Angle of Departure:

22.90degrees

22.10degrees

Curb Weight:

4450.00lbs

3999.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

Hands-free power liftgate

120V 2nd-row power outlet

Reverse Tilt Passenger Only Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse

4 One-Touch Power Windows

Heated Mirrors

Power Door Locks

1 One-Touch Power Windows

Smart Power Tailgate

Outside Mirrors, Power-Adjustable and Heated

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Bucket Front Seats

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Ventilated Driver Seat

Ventilated Passenger Seat

Leather

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

4 -Way Power Passenger Seat

10-Way Power-Adjustable Driver's Seat

2-Way Power Lumbar Support Driver's Seat

4-Way Adjustable Passenger Seat

Heated Front Seats

Bucket Front Seats

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Leatherette

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Reclining Rear Seats

Manual Folding Bench Third Row Seats

Folding Rear Seatback

Multi-Level Heating

Rear Ventilation Ducts

One-Piece Folding Third Row Seats

Reclining Rear Seats

Folding Rear Seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front Stabilizer Bar

MacPherson strut

Rear Suspension:

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Independent, Multi-link

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

3-zone automatic climate control

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Rear Air Conditioning Vents

Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

1200 Watts Stereo Output

11-speaker

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

JBL Premium Brand Speakers

1 Subwoofer(S)

USB With External Media Control

8.0-inch Touch-Screen

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

6 Speaker

USB Charging Outlet, Front Console (2),2nd Row (3),3rd Row (2)

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control

USB Connection

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated Front Disc

Ventilated disc

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Solid Rear Disc Brakes

Ventilated disc

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Turn Signal Mirrors

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Self-Leveling Headlights

Post-Collision Safety System

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

LED Headlamp

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)

Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)

Safe Exit Assist (SEA) with Power Rear Child-Safety Door Locks

Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)

Parking Distance Warning (PDW), Forward & Reverse

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) w/ Parallel Exit Assist

Rear View Monitor w/ Dynamic Parking Guidance

Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Forward Collision Avoidance-Assist (FCA) w/ Cyclist Detection and Junction Turning

Turn Signal Mirrors

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Auto Delay Off Headlamps

LED Headlamp

Options

Packages:

All-Weather Floor Liner Package

Four Season Floor Liner/Mat Package

Preferred Accessory Package

Exterior Options:

Alloy Wheel Locks

Special Color

Door Edge Guards

Rear Bumper Protector - Chrome

Body Side Moldings

Running Boards

Roof Rack Cross Bars

Paint Protection Film

Cross Bars

Mud Guards

Illuminated Scuff Plates

Wheel Locks

Side Step Bars

Transverse Panels, Illuminated

Tow Hitch

Bumper Applique Texture

Interior Options:

Universal Tablet Holder

Cargo Net - Envelope

Cargo Tote

Carpet Floor Mats And Cargo Liner Package

Carpet Mat Package

Interior Lighting Kit

Carpeted Floor Mats

Cargo Cover

EC Mirror W/HomeLink

Cargo Net

Rear Seat Entertainment

Cargo Mat, Carpeted W/Seatback Protection

Cargo Tray, Folding

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Black, leather

#191919

Graphite, leather

#404042

Harvest Beige, leather

#C0AB91

Glazed Caramel, leather

#8A582F

Color:

Black, leatherette

#262627

Grey, leatherette

#A19F9D

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Kia Sorento EX Hybrid 2021

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Comparison - Toyota Highlander Platinum 2020 - vs - Kia Sorento Hybrid 2021

General

Also called:

Kluger

Also called:

Kia Sorento R,Naza Sorento

Electric

Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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