The beauty of the Kia Sorento is the versatility of this SUV. This is a vehicle that you can set up as a two row SUV with five-passenger seating or for three rows of seats to fit seven. the price range is vast for the Sorento to give you a basic family vehicle on the lower end of the range and a nearly luxury, option packed SUV on the other end. Because the Sorento fits so many needs it is an SUV that we can turn to for all our driving desires and know we have the right vehicle.

The 2017 version of the Sorento is the second year of this generation to come to the market. This makes it the right year to buy this SUV if you are someone who typically doesn’t like to purchase during the first year of a model. As for updates, the Sorento now adds Android Auto and Apple CarPlay to the mix along with the autonomous emergency braking that is needed. The turbocharged version improves the sportiness of the Sorento with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters to give you the driving excitement you want when you buy this version.

One of the ways the Sorento is versatile is from the engine compartment. The base models of the L and LX will be fitted with the 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder engine that brings in 185 horsepower and 178 lb.-ft. of torque. All engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission and with this engine the Sorento enjoys fuel mileage of 22 city/28 hwy mpg for the FWD models and 21 city/25 hwy mpg in the AWD versions.

Moving up to the EX and Limited the engine is the 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine which offers up 240 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque. With this engine the fuel mileage is 20 city/27 hwy mpg in the FWD versions and 19 city/25 hwy mpg in the AWD models. The three row EX and Limited models and the SX trim all come with the top engine which is a 3.3-liter V6 engine. This engine offers 290 horsepower and 252 lb.-ft. of torque while providing you with 18 city/25 hwy mpg when FWD is included and 17 city/23 hwy when offered with AWD. Depending upon the trim level of the Sorento this SUV can tow between 2,000 and 5,000 pounds.

As mentioned, the price range is vast for this SUV. The base model will begin at a little over $26,000 for the L and move up to the $27,595 for the LX. The V6 model comes in at a little under $30,000 and the EX starts a little over $32,000. This vehicle tops out at close to $45,000 and adding AWD to any version of the Sorento increases the price by $1,800. This gives you an SUV you will love to drive at a variety of prices, let’s see what features are offered for the Sorento.

The standard equipment for the base model offers you keyless entry, cruise control, stain resistant cloth upholstery, a basic audio system, Bluetooth connectivity and USB input. When you move up to the LX model you will add a rearview camera, a sound deadening windshield, a touchscreen audio display and the option of AWD. Either of these models offers you airbags and traction and stability controls to give you a vehicle that can keep you safe in case of a collision.

When you move up even higher you have a wide variety of great options. These include the UVO infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, leather upholstery, rear parking assistance, push button starting, dual zone climate controls, second row window shades, a power driver’s seat, heated front seats, blind spot monitoring, a panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats, a power liftgate, an eight-inch touchscreen, a navigation system, the Infinity audio system, lane keep assistance, smart cruise control and the new auto braking feature. The SX Limited is the only model that comes with Nappa leather upholstery for you to enjoy.

The Kia Sorento is ready for you to drive, visit your local Kia dealership and enjoy everything this SUV offers.