2016 Kia Sorento SUV

2016 Sorento

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Competition

$25,100 MSRP From
22 mpg AVG, Comb.
7 Max. Occupancy
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Kia Sorento is a five to seven-seat medium-size vehicle in the SUV category. For the 2016 model year, there are five trim-lines to choose from with three different gas engines that produce from 185 to 290 horsepower. Based on the estimated annual regular gasoline spending of $2,400 to $2,850, in five years you will lose $3,750 in fuel expenses, compared to that of an average vehicle. NHTSA has given the Kia Sorento a 5-stars overall crash rating.

2016 Kia Sorento L / LX

2016 Kia Sorento SX

2016 Kia Sorento EX

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: -
Width W/O Mirrors: 74.4 in
Length: 187.4 in
Height: 66.3 - 66.5 in
Wheelbase: 109.4 in

2016 Sorento has a relatively short wheelbase ( 109.4 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier with curb weight of 3704 - 4101 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 44.1 inHip Room: 56.7 inHead Room: 39.5 inShoulder Room: 59.1 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 39.4 inHip Room: 56.4 inHead Room: 39.3 inShoulder Room: 58.0 in

Cargo Volume Behind Second Row Seats

38 - 38.8 ft³

2016 Sorento seats from five to seven adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only three measurements - legs, shoulders, and hips - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on head. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Sorento ia a class-leader on only three measurements - shoulders, hips, and head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on legs. Cargo volume behind second-row seats is larger than average among its peers with 38 - 38.8 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2016 Sorento L	2016 Sorento LX	2016 Sorento EX	2016 Sorento SX	2016 Sorento Limited
Configuration	2.4 L, Auto, FWD	2.4 L, Auto, FWD 2.4 L, Auto, AWD 3.3 L, Auto, FWD 3.3 L, Auto, AWD	2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD 3.3 L, Auto, FWD 3.3 L, Auto, AWD	3.3 L, Auto, FWD 3.3 L, Auto, AWD	2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD 3.3 L, Auto, FWD 3.3 L, Auto, AWD
Starging MSRP	$25,100	$26,400	$28,200	$28,700	$30,500	$31,100	$32,900	$32,100	$33,900	$38,300	$40,100	$39,900	$41,700	$41,500	$43,300
Engine	2.4L Inline-4	2.4L Inline-4	2.4L Inline-4	3.3L V-6	3.3L V-6	2.0L Inline-4 Turbo	2.0L Inline-4 Turbo	3.3L V-6	3.3L V-6	3.3L V-6	3.3L V-6	2.0L Inline-4 Turbo	2.0L Inline-4 Turbo	3.3L V-6	3.3L V-6
HP	185 hp	185 hp	185 hp	290 hp	290 hp	240 hp	240 hp	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp	240 hp	240 hp	290 hp	290 hp
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive
City	21 MPG	21 MPG	21 MPG	18 MPG	18 MPG	20 MPG	19 MPG	18 MPG	18 MPG	18 MPG	18 MPG	20 MPG	19 MPG	18 MPG	18 MPG
Highway	28 MPG	28 MPG	26 MPG	25 MPG	25 MPG	27 MPG	25 MPG	25 MPG	25 MPG	25 MPG	25 MPG	27 MPG	25 MPG	25 MPG	25 MPG
Combined	24 MPG	24 MPG	23 MPG	20 MPG	21 MPG	23 MPG	22 MPG	20 MPG	21 MPG	20 MPG	21 MPG	23 MPG	22 MPG	20 MPG	21 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost	$2,400	$2,400		$2,850	$2,700	$2,500		$2,850	$2,700	$2,850	$2,700	$2,500		$2,850	$2,700

2016 Sorento SUV comes in five trim levels, with an average price that is $1,959 more compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average less powerful engine, Sorento has higher-than-average combined fuel economy of 22 mpg.

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Side Crash Rating

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 854
Recalls: 8

2016 Sorento SUV has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed eight hundred and fifty-four complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also eight recalls issued by Kia, which by itself is a relatively high number.