The Kia Sorento is a crossover vehicle that offers a two-row, five-passenger seating option or a three-row, seven-passenger seating option. The 2018 model has three engines to choose from, and it comes in five trim levels. Depending on the trim, there are also several luxury add-ons available. Out of the five trims, which Kia Sorento do you need?
L
The base-level Kia Sorento L model starts things off with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that generates 185 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque. It has 17-inch alloy wheels, front-wheel drive, and a selectable drive mode system. Inside, you’ll get cloth upholstery and a second-row seat with a 40/20/40 split. Technology includes Bluetooth, a rearview camera, and satellite radio, along with a USB port, and it comes standard with a rearview camera.
LX
A step up to the LX gets you the same four-cylinder engine, with the option for a larger V-6. This 2.0-liter gets 240 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque and comes standard with front-wheel drive. If you opt for the V-6, you’ll get a third-row seat and you can also get all-wheel drive. The LX adds roof rails, two additional USB ports, a noise-reducing windshield, and the option for advanced safety systems, such as forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.
EX
The EX trim adds 18-inch wheels, fog lights, and a hands-free liftgate. It also adds heated front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a power-adjustable passenger seat. This model comes standard with the 2.0-liter turbo V-6 with the option for a 3.3-liter V-6 that gets 290 horsepower and 252 lb-ft of torque. You’ll get a 7-inch touchscreen display and UVO infotainment system in this trim, along with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The EX trim package also comes with an option for advanced safety systems. Additional options include a panoramic sunroof, a 110-volt power outlet, and LED interior lighting.
SX
The SX also comes standard with the 2.0-liter V-6 and adds 19-inch wheels, a panoramic sunroof, and LED running lights. Inside, it upgrades to an 8-inch touchscreen with a navigation system, and it has a 10-speaker Infinity stereo system. This trim also adds a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, driver-seat memory settings, and automatic wipers. The optional advanced technology package adds the advanced safety features from the EX’s package plus a heated steering wheel, xenon headlights, and ventilated front seats.
SX Limited
The top-of-the-line SX Limited comes standard with 19-inch chrome wheels, heated second row seats, and higher-end leather upholstery. Inside, it also has a wood-trim steering wheel, and all the features of the advanced technology package.
Each of the 2018 Sorento’s trims has something to offer. You can choose one of the entry-level trims and get plenty of convenience and technology features, or upgrade and get all the extras, plus upgraded leather and luxury additions.
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Warranties include 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and 5-year/60,000-mile basic. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for warranty details.