The new Kia Sorento is a mid-size SUV that comes with a classy and rugged design. With gas, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid options loaded with impressive features, this SUV is perfect for your next adventure. Regardless of the powertrain you choose, the 2022 Kia Sorento is designed to give you a smooth and comfortable ride. So, here are the top standard and optional features that make this car a popular choice: 

Trusted brand
Kia, a Korean automaker, is one of the fastest-growing brands in the world. It offers a range of vehicles from subcompact cars to mid-size and full-size models.

7-seater SUV
The new Kia Sorento can seat seven people in three rows of comfortable seats that are ideal for a long drive with your family. Though the third row is standard, the second-row bench can be swapped for dual captain’s chairs for more convenience when getting into the rearmost seats. The Sorento SX Prestige comes with leather upholstery and excellent under-thigh and lower back support. You can get a cargo space of 12.6 cu ft, which can be increased by folding the third- and second-row seats.

Exciting upgrade
This SUV is an enticing option for families as it comes with notable upgrades. This version brings the plug-in hybrid powertrain offered in SX and SX-Prestige trims. The hybrid comes with a four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission, generating 261 horsepower. It has a combined fuel efficiency of 79 mpg. The plug-in hybrid features a 66.9 kW electric motor with a range of 32 miles on a single charge.

Elegant exterior design
The new Kia Sorento has surpassed the excellent 2021 version in terms of the exterior. The X-line trims come with rugged front and rear bumpers, dark-finished 18-inch alloy wheels, a large panoramic sunroof, and a gorgeous glossy black finish. The exterior styling of the X-Line also extends to the EX trim, except that it has 20-inch wheels for a well-controlled ride. The plug-in Hybrid features roof rack rails, signature LED headlamps, and 20-inch wheels, adding to the sportiness of this mid-size SUV. The Sorento SX line includes additional exterior upgrades and full LED headlights and taillights.

Premium interiors
The new Kia Sorento offers many dynamic interior features. The dashboard of the top-level trim consists of a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a 10.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. Further, the SUV has LED interior lighting, leather upholstery, heated front seats, storage spaces, and cupholders to add to the convenience of the driver and passengers. The 2022 Sorento is also equipped with a 12-speaker Bose Premium Audio system, Bluetooth, voice recognition, and steering-mounted audio controls.

Fuel efficiency
The base model gets a 2.5-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine that is rated up to 24 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. Hybrid Sorento offers the highest fuel efficiency and is estimated to earn up to 39 mpg in the city and 35 on the highway. The plug-in hybrid’s city and highway estimates are 35 and 33 mpg, respectively.

Safety features
You can find all the necessary safety and driver assistance features in the new Kia Sorento. This helped the car earn the title of 2022 IIHS Top Safety Pick when it is configured with optional headlights. Some of the SUV’s safety and driver assistance features include forward collision warning, automated emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, blindspot monitoring, collision mitigation system, and a 360-degree camera.

Affordable mid-size SUV
The 2022 Kia Sorento’s LX trim costs $29,590, which is much lower than its competitors, making it an affordable mid-size SUV. The fully loaded X-Line SX Prestige AWD will cost you $44,265, while the SX Prestige plug-in hybrid can cost anywhere between $49,065 and $55000.