BASE PRICE RANGE: $23,000-$28,500*
WHAT'S NEW: Everything is new for 2011, and in the meantime, there is no 2010 Sorento. However, what you do have to look forward to is the new Sorento's unibody, a dramatic change from the previous body-on-frame structure. This change helps allow for seven-passenger seating, as does the 4.0-in.-longer vehicle.
COOL FACT: Kia gave the world a preview of the new Sorento by revealing the Korean-market version at the Seoul Motor Show earlier this year.
SUM UP: NEW PLATFORM MAKES IT COMPETITIVE.
| 2011 Kia Sorento |
| Base engine | 2.4L/174-hp DOHC I-4 |
| Optional engine | 3.5L/277-hp DOHC V-6 |
| Drivetrain | Front engine, FWD/AWD, 5M/6M/6A |
| 0-60 mph | 9.2-10.5 sec* |
| Tow/payload | 3500-5500/1100-1400 lb* |
| EPA city/hwy fuel econ | 16-19/22-28 mpg* |
| Basic warranty | 5 yrs/60,000 miles |
| Safety | ABS: S; Stab: S; Trac: S; Airbags: 6* |
| Estimated * |