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2022 Kia Sorento

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Sorento
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2022
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CarsDirect Target Price
$30,885
Expert Rating
3.4

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2022 LX 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $30,885
2022 LX 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $32,685
2022 S 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $33,685
2022 S Hybrid 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $35,385
2022 X-Line S 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $35,685
2022 EX 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $36,785
2022 S Hybrid 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $37,185
2022 EX Hybrid 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $37,385
2022 SX 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $39,585
2022 EX Hybrid 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $39,685
2022 X-Line EX 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $40,485
2022 SX 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $41,385
2022 SX Prestige 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $42,485
2022 X-Line SX Prestige 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $44,485
2022 SX PHEV 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $46,485
2022 SX Prestige PHEV 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $49,385

Overview

What's New

After coming out as a fully-redesigned SUV last year, the 2022 Kia Sorento arrives with new X-Line trims and the introduction of a plug-in hybrid model. In its first model year on sale as a redesigned vehicle, the Sorento managed to solidify itself as an impressive option despite the competition. The stylish, comfortable, and tech-filled SUV has a lot to offer in the three-row SUV scene, giving Kia two excellent midsize options alongside the Telluride.

Choosing Your Kia Sorento

The gas Sorento is available in the following trims: LX, S, X-Line S AWD, EX, X-Line EX AWD, SX, SX Prestige, and X-Line SX Prestige AWD. Pricing starts at $30,665 for the LX trim and goes up to $44,265 for the X-Line SX Prestige AWD.

The Sorento Hybrid is sold in just S and EX styles and ranges from $35,165 and ranges up to $39,465. Finally, the new Sorento Plug-In Hybrid is only available in two well-equipped all-wheel-drive trims, the SX and SX Prestige. Sorento PHEV pricing starts at $46,165 and ranges up to $49,065.

The Sorento PHEV is eligible for incentives like a $6,587 federal EV tax credit as well as state plug-in rebates you can't get with gas or hybrid styles.

Engine Choices

Not counting the Sorento’s available electrified powertrains, the regular Sorento line is available with two engines. The LX, S, and X-Line S AWD trims come with a standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. The EX trim and above are powered by a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine.

The base four-cylinder engine comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission, while the turbocharged motor features an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic. Front-wheel drive is standard on LX, S, EX, and SX trims. The LX and SX trims have all-wheel drive as an option for $1,800.

The turbocharged engine is well worth the upgrade. It makes nearly 100 more horsepower than the base engine, while bringing 129 more pound-feet of torque. All of this power results in 1 less mpg combined. With the turbocharged engine, the Sorento is one of the more powerful midsize SUVs available.

The hybrid and PHEV are worth a look, too. In the case of the plug-in, drivers will get up to 32 miles of range on EV power.

Engine TypeHorsepowerTorqueFuel Economy (Combined)
2.5L 4-Cylinder191 hp182 lb-ft26 mpg
2.5L Turbo 4-Cylinder281 hp311 lb-ft25 mpg
1.6L Hybrid227 hp258 lb-ft37 MPG
1.6L PHEV261 hp258 lb-ft79 MPGe

Passenger and Cargo Capacity

Unlike a few choices in the midsize class, the Sorento is available in both six- and seven-passenger configurations. In seven-passenger models, the second row is a bench seat for three, while the third row has two seats. Six-passenger models come with second-row captain’s chairs. Like many other options in the class, legroom in the third row is tight, measuring in at roughly 30 inches. Space in the second row is another story, as the SUV has 42 inches of legroom.

With the third row in place, the Sorento has 12.6 cubic feet of cargo space. Folding the third row down opens up cargo space to 45 cubic feet of space. In total, the Sorento offers up to 75 cubic feet of cargo space.

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Safety Features

Kia offers its Drive Wise suite of advanced safety features as standard on the Sorento. Forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, pedestrian detection, lane-keeping assist, lane tracing assist, automatic speed limit assist, driver attention monitoring, automatic high-beam assist, and a rear-seat reminder are included.

Blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, safe exit assist, and rear parking sensors are standard starting on the S trim. Adaptive cruise control, forward collision avoidance assist-junction turning, cyclist detection, and Kia’s Highway Driving Assist are standard on the EX trim. The SX Prestige includes a surround-view monitor, reverse automatic emergency braking, forward parking sensors, and Kia’s blind spot view monitor.

Connectivity

The base infotainment system on the Sorento includes an eight-inch touchscreen, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, a six-speaker audio system, and six USB ports. Higher trims levels have two additional USB ports and satellite radio.

All but the base LX trim come with a 10.25-inch touchscreen with navigation, voice recognition, and an HD Radio. The EX adds a wireless smartphone charger, while the SX comes with multi-device Bluetooth connectivity. The SX Prestige has a 12-speaker Bose audio system and a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster.

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Sorento LX — MSRP From $30,665

The LX may be the most affordable Sorento, but it comes generously equipped with cloth upholstery, a six-way manually adjustable driver’s seat, heated exterior mirrors, 17-inch alloy wheels, a tilt-and-telescoping steering column, and remote keyless entry.

Kia doesn’t offer any major options on the LX trim.

Sorento S — MSRP From $33,465

The S trim adds a sporty body kit, black exterior trim, a rear spoiler, 18-inch wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, synthetic leather upholstery, heated front seats, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

The available Panoramic Sunroof Package adds a panoramic sunroof and LED interior lighting for $1,300.

Sorento X-Line S AWD — MSRP From $35,465

The new X-Line S AWD trim has a more rugged design, skid plates, a Hypersilver finish, 18-inch gloss black wheels, roof rails, wood trim, special graphics, a 1-inch taller ride height, and a center-locking differential.

The trim is available with the $1,300 Panoramic Sunroof Package.

Sorento EX — MSRP From $36,565

The EX trim is a mix of the S and the X-Line S trims. It has the design of the S, but the same feature content as the X-Line S AWD. A power liftgate, LED fog lights, 18-inch alloy wheels, a wireless charger, and six-passenger seating are standard.

The only major package is the Panoramic Sunroof Package.

Sorento X-Line EX AWD — MSRP From $40,265

The X-Line EX AWD has the rugged look of the X-Line trim with the same features as the EX, but adds 20-inch alloy wheels with a gray finish and a panoramic sunroof.

Sorento SX — MSRP From $39,365

The SX reverts to the sporty body style, but adds low-profile roof rails, full LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, 20-inch gloss black wheels, an eight-way power-adjustable passenger seat, and metal accent trim.

Sorento SX Prestige — MSRP From $42,265

Kia saves its best features for the SX Prestige trim, offering the model with power-folding exterior mirrors, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, leather upholstery, a 14-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated rear seats, heated and ventilated front seats, as well as a heated steering wheel.

Sorento X-Line SX Prestige AWD — MSRP From $44,265

The range-topping X-Line SX Prestige AWD trim has the same features as the SX Prestige but features the rugged X-Line body.

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CarsDirect Tip

There are a dizzying number of trims to choose from with the 2022 Kia Sorento. Thankfully, Kia doesn’t offer a lot of options features, which makes choosing what trim works for you easier. With the more powerful turbocharged engine, larger touchscreen, and extra set of safety features, we think the EX trim is the most attractive choice. It's also priced reasonably well for the class, making it a good value option.

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Prices & Deals

Expert Review

Pros
  • Multiple powertrains
  • Bold design
  • Standard wireless smartphone compatibility
Cons
  • Third row is tight
  • Hard plastics on the inside
  • So-so cargo space
Expert Rating
3.4

Our expert ratings are based on seven comprehensive criteria: quality, safety, comfort, performance, fuel economy, reliability history and value.

You can interpret our ratings in the following way:

: Outstanding vehicle. Only the most exceptional vehicles achieve this rating.

: Very Good vehicle. Very good and close to being the best vehicle in its class.

: Good vehicle. Decent, but not quite the best. Often affordable, but lacking key features found in vehicles of the same class.

: Below average vehicle. Not recommended, and lacking attributes a car buyer would come to expect for the price.

: Poor vehicle. Simply does not deserve to be on the road.

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Extensive Powertrain Lineup. The 2022 Kia Sorento enters the new model year with a new powertrain. Kia has added a new plug-in hybrid powertrain for consumers to consider. The new addition means that the Sorento is available in a total of four powertrains.

The base Sorento starts things off with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 191 horsepower. The next engine in line is a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 281 hp. Out of the two, we think the turbocharged motor is the way to go for the regular Sorento line. It brings a noticeable increase in performance while having the same fuel economy on the highway as the base engine.

The Sorento Hybrid and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid share the same overall powertrain. Both models come with a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine and an electric motor. In the hybrid, the electric motor is rated at 44 kW, while the PHEV gets a larger 66.9-kW electric motor. Where the Sorento Hybrid makes 227 hp, the Sorento PHEV is rated at 261 hp. The Sorento Hybrid is front-wheel-drive only, while the Sorento PHEV comes standard with all-wheel drive. Depending on your needs, the Sorento PHEV's all-electric range of 32 miles may be an attractive advantage, but it's a pricey upgrade with a price difference of $11,100.

Seriously Impressive Features. Even the base Sorento comes well-equipped with enough features to justify its sub-$30,000 price tag. In fact, some shoppers may want to stick with one of the lower trims, as the standard infotainment system includes wireless smartphone compatibility, while the larger screens aren’t available with the feature.

The Sorento comes with an eight-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, six audio speakers, Bluetooth, six USB ports, and an HD Radio. Higher trim levels add a 10.25-inch touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, voice recognition, navigational rear-seat entrainment system, a wireless charging pad, and a Bose audio system. While the larger screens are a nice upgrade, we can see how some shoppers would want to stick with lower trims to get wireless smartphone compatibility.

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Smooth Highway Cruiser. Because of the Sorento suspension design and large wheels — the SUV is available with 20-inch wheels — the SUV translates bumps and imperfections in the road into the cabin. Over really pothole-ridden roads, the Sorento’s ride becomes jittery. Things smooth out on the highway where the Sorento becomes far more agreeable.

Unfortunately, the Sorento’s cabin lets in a lot of road, engine, and tire noise into the cabin at high speeds. This could be down to the tire and wheel combination, along with the lack of insulation. Higher trim levels do a better job of keeping the amount of noise coming into the cabin to a minimum.

Tight Third Row And Cargo Area. The Sorento’s third row offers just 29.6 inches of legroom. Pair this with a low-mounted seat bottom and the third row is best suited for small kids. The first two rows are adult-friendly and have some versatility with their ability to slide.

With all three rows in place, cargo capacity in the Sorento is tiny. The midsize SUV offers 12.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row. Folding the third row opens space up to 45 cubic feet of cargo space while folding the two rear rows down results in 75.5 cubic feet of total cargo space.

Because of the tight third row, we think the Sorento is better used as a two-row midsize SUV or a three-row SUV in the case of emergencies.

Final Thoughts. Consumers looking for a midsize SUV with a Kia badge will naturally gravitate toward the Telluride. The 2022 Kia Sorento holds its own in Kia’s lineup with four good powertrains, an impressive roster of features, and an expressive design. It lacks the grunt of a V6 engine but makes up for it with two available hybrids.

Alternatively, the Chevrolet Traverse comes with a 310-horsepower V6 engine, wireless smartphone compatibility, and a massive interior with up to 98.2 cubic feet of cargo space. The Honda Pilot is another spacious midsize SUV. It comes with a 280-horsepower V6 engine, seating for up to eight, 109.2 cubic feet of total cargo space, and roomy seats.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.5L I-4 / 191 HP / 181 ft.lbs.
Transmission
8-spd w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
24 / 29 / 27 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
7
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
60 Months / 60,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.5L I-4 / 191 HP / 181 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
24 / 29 / 27 Mpg
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Strut
Rear Suspension
Independent Multi-link
Spare Tire And Wheel
Compact Steel
Fuel Tank
17.7 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$68
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
75.5 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
Exterior Length
189.0 "
Exterior Width
74.8 "
Exterior Height
66.7 "
Front Headroom
40.3 "
Rear Headroom
39.1 "
Front Legroom
41.4 "
Rear Legroom
41.7 "
Front Shoulder Room
59.1 "
Rear Shoulder Room
58.1 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
3,794 Lbs.
Wheel Base
111 "
Turning Radius
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
17.0 " Silver Aluminum
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone / Tri-coat Monotone / Pearlcoat Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Power Remote Heated
Bumpers
Front Body-colored With Black Insert
Grille Moldings
Black
Rear Spoiler
Lip
Exhaust
Stainless Steel
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
7
Seat Trim
Cloth
Front Seat Type
Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
6-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Front Armrests
6-way
Rear Armrests
Center
Rear Seats
60-40 Split-bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Am/fm/hd, Clock, Seek-scan
Speakers
6
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Telescopic Tilt
Climate Control
Cruise Control
With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Rearview Mirror
Day-night / Auto-dimming Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Driver
Tinted Windows
Deep
Vanity Mirrors
Dual Illuminated
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
2
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Driver
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Forward Collision-avoidance Assist-ped (fca-ped) Forward Collision Mitigation
Blind Spot Sensor
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist System (lkas) Lane Departure
Autonomous Cruise Control
Lane Following Assist (lfa) Hands-on Steering Assist
Pedestrian Detection
Forward Collision-avoidance Assist-ped Front Pedestrian Detection Prevention
Driver Attention Alert
Driver Attention Warning (daw) Driver Attention
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
High Beam Assist (hba) Auto High-beam
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors
Security Systems
Security System
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Immobilizer
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
60 Months / 60,000 Miles
Major Components Months
120 Months / 100,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
Roadside Assistance Months
60 Months / 60,000 Miles
Corrosion Perforation
60 Months / 100,000 Miles
Accessories Months
60 Months / 60,000 Miles

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