Overall Rating 6/10 – 2016 is a bad year for the Kia Sorento since there are still serious problems, giving it a low overall rating. Owner reviews complain about warranty issues, engine failures, and even some electrical problems.

The available Technology package adds xenon headlights, a multi-angle parking camera, an electronic parking brake, adaptive cruise control, and lane-departure and forward collision warning systems.

Third generation Third generation (UM; 2014)

The Sorento's ride smoothes out at speed. On motorways and dual-carriageways, the big Kia is comfortable and controlled. It's reasonably quiet, too. There's some wind noise, but not enough to really get on your nerves.

On the best year for Kia Sorento, CoPilot highly recommends the 2017 model year. We also listed the 2017 Sorento as one of the best models you can buy as used. Please keep reading to find out why it's our top pick.

However, all things considered, the engine to recommend for 2016 Kia Sorentos has to be the 3.3L V6, simply because it does not have the fundamental design flaws and reliability issues of the four-cylinder models.

The 2016 Sorento comes standard with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 185 horsepower. There are two engine options: a 3.3-liter V6 that produces 290 horsepower and a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 240 horsepower. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard.

The brand offers in-car connectivity, such as Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Harman/Kardon Premium Sound System with QuantumLogic , iPhone & Siri compatibility, Google Maps, Clari-Fi restoration technology, UVO eServices , Bluetooth, 12V outlets with USB port, satellite radio, & AM/FM.

Our West Point, Georgia facility is the only Kia manufacturing plant in the United States, and the only automaker in Georgia. The plant covers 2,200 acres with a total investment of $1.8 Billion. We manufacture three models in Georgia, the Telluride CUV, Sorento CUV, and the K5 midsize sedan.

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Kias are known for being built with quality parts and strong craftsmanship. Owners that love their vehicles often say that it still feels like a new car years after they have made the purchase. While any new vehicle will be sure to last for five or more years, Kia owners often see 10+ without many problems occurring.

A 7-seat large SUV that puts the focus firmly on family and luxury. More spacious, more versatile with class-leading innovations wrapped in finely tailored style. The Kia Sorento not only is one of the most high-tech Kia cars ever made, but also leads the way in large SUV design.

Kia Sorento SX Prestige This trim comes standard with all-wheel drive and adds leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, a heated steering wheel, rear sunshades, surround-view and blind-spot camera systems, front parking sensors and a 120-volt household-style power outlet.

The 2016 Sorento comes standard with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 185 horsepower. There are two engine options: a 3.3-liter V6 that produces 290 horsepower and a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 240 horsepower.

Hyundai First generation Sorentos are equipped with a Hyundai-manufactured 3.5-liter 24-valve DOHC V6 engine producing 192 hp (143 kW) at 5500 rpm, and 217 lb⋅ft (294 N⋅m) of torque at 3,000 rpm.

• Fourth Place*: Sorento 2.5 I-4.
• Third Place: Sorento Hybrid.
• Second Place: Sorento Plug-In Hybrid.
• First Place: Sorento 2.5T.