2019 Kia Sorento Road Test & Review

Get the feel for the 2019 Kia Sorento SX SUV. Ride along as we put the cargo capacity, seating, and handling to the test.
Join us as we test and review these features:
• The Ride 00:51
• Cargo Space 03:19
• Seating Capacity 04:45
2019 Kia Sorento SX Key Features
Leather Seats, Power Liftgate, Parking Sensors, Rearview Camera, Fold-Away Third-Row Seats, Smart Key, Satellite Radio Ready
The Ride
Out of the gate, we take on an obstacle course to find out if a baby can sleep, well, like a baby in the Sorento SX. The 3.3-liter V6 engine delivers a smooth response and the 7.3-inches of ground clearance rolls over the bumps without a scrape. With a turning radius of 18.6 feet, this midsize SUV tackles the twists and turns with ease and delivers a car-like ride. The independent front and rear suspension delivers an easy, quiet ride that is downright dreamy.
Cargo Space
Our next test goes to the dogs as we fire up the power liftgate and discover the cargo capacity of the 2019 Sorento SX. With all three rows up, the 11.3 cubic feet of storage space is limited compared to the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder SV and the 2019 Subaru Ascent Limited. But when we fold them flat and unleash the hounds, we discover the 73 cubic feet of cargo space is more than enough room for groceries, gear, and puppies!
Seating Comfort and Capacity
With three rows of seating, room for seven, and two full sets of LATCH child seat connectors, the Sorento SX looks a solid choice for families. But when we went old school with a group of young students, we discovered a few roadblocks. Third-row access is only available through the second-row passenger side which makes loading up a little tricky. The second-row features 39.4 inches of ample legroom. But the cozy, two-seater third row might not cut it for taller kids and adults on those long summer road trips.
The 2019 Kia Sorento SX gets an EPA-estimated 19 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway* and offers many great features and options that make it a solid choice for families seeking a 3-row midsize SUV with style.
The Kia Sorento has a strong sales history at CarMax® and is an excellent value for 3-row SUV shoppers. Based on CarMax® vehicle and sales data from May 1, 2019 through October 31, 2019, the Kia Sorento has been ranked as a top five midsize SUV for 2020.
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*MPG: Fuel economy figures are based on EPA estimates when vehicles sold as new. Fuel economy may vary for reasons like driving conditions and vehicle history. Unless specified, figures are for vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. See fueleconomy.gov for details.