Edmunds' Expert Rating The 2017 Kia Sorento is a great example of why Kia deserves your attention. You get a lot for the money, along with the peace of mind that comes with a long warranty and top safety scores. Read on to find out why we think the Sorento is a great pick for a crossover SUV.

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.

Trim levels of the 2017 Kia Sorento The L and LX trims both come standard with a 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder engine, the LX V6, EX V6, SX V6 and SXL V6 all come standard with a high-power 3.3-liter V6 engine, and the EX trim comes standard with a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine.

The 240-horsepower four-cylinder is EPA-rated at 20/27/23 mpg city/highway/combined with front-wheel drive, good for a vehicle this size but down from the standard 185-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder's 21/29/24 mpg rating.

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.

The base engine gets gas mileage of 24 miles per gallon city, 29mpg highway, and 26 miles per gallon combined. The upgraded available engine choice gets 22 city MPG, 29 highway MPG, and 25mpg combined.

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.

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.

SUV 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.

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Yes, Kias are reliable cars. J.D. Power ranked Kia the most reliable mass-market manufacturer in 2021, 2022 and 2023. Kia vehicles also have one of the industry's longest powertrain warranties: 10 years/100,000 miles.

SUVs The Sorento is one of the most affordable options in 3-row SUVs, and its pricing is similar to the Hyundai Santa Fe, Subaru Ascent, and Volkswagen Atlas.

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.

When it comes to the most reliable model years for Kia Sorento, here are your best options:

• 2003 Kia Sorento.
• 2005 Kia Sorento.
• 2007 Kia Sorento.
• 2008 Kia Sorento.
• 2009 Kia Sorento.
• 2010 Kia Sorento.
• 2015 Kia Sorento.
• 2017 Kia Sorento.

Sorento. Although the actual meaning of the name is uncertain, it comes from the small village of Sorrento, Italy, which was heavily influenced by Greek culture. Because of the presence of a sanctuary originally inhabited by the cult of the Sirens, the town of Sorrento likely gets its name from that.