Verdict: 2021 Kia Sorento SX
“We put a wrap on our adventurous year with Kia’s reinvented midsize SUV. And what a year it was.”
Alex Leanse
Base price $40,965
As tested $42,190
Options Cross bars ($360); auto-dimming mirror with HomeLink ($350); carpeted floormats ($210); cargo cover ($190); carpeted cargo mat ($115)
Problem areas None
Total fuel cost $4,585
Maintenance cost $354.18 (2x inspection, oil change, tire rotation; in-cabin air filter)
Normal wear $0
3-Year residual value* $36,700 (87%)
*IntelliChoice data; assumes 42,000 miles at the end of three years.
Service Life 12 months/23,033 miles
Average Fuel Econ 22.8 mpg
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