![]() A large windshield and low side-window sills make it easy for the driver to see around him or her. Or if you want to drive a couple of your kids’ friends home from a soccer game, you could raise up the third row and get it done. and young enough to still bend well, that could work. For instance, if you have a couple of extra people you want to drive to dinner, and it’s not far, and they’re short, and slim. And while we wouldn’t want to sit back there, having the option of a foldable third row of seats can make your family vehicle a bit more useful. Those captains chairs make access to the folding third row very easy. And in our higher end test car, there were two captain’s chairs in the second row. It’s got a nice, large, horizontally oriented infotainment screen. ![]() We found the controls up to date, easy to understand and use. It’s not sporty, but it’s definitely competent. While the steering is light, the Sorento handles corners well, albeit with some body lean. There’s also a 227 hp gas-electric hybrid option that’s EPA rated at 37 mpg overall. And even with all that power, we saw 24 mpg overall, which is quite good. While not as smooth as the Telluride’s V6, the turbo four moves the Sorento easily, and in a relaxed manner. We tested the turbo charged version of that engine that ups the power significantly, to 281 hp. ![]() The base Sorento comes with a 2.5 liter, non-turbo four-cylinder engine that produces 191 hp. It’s a nice looking, modern design that should appeal to a lot of buyers. So it’s no surprise that the new, redesigned Sorento has looks that resemble its more successful, larger sibling. Kia has a smash hit with its one-size-larger Kia Telluride. ![]()
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