The Telluride deserved praise for offering a premium interior at mainstream prices, and it looks the Sorento will do the same, and then some - Carbuzz.com
Offering a three-row set-up and 7 seats, seven people can practically fit inside the 2022 Kia Sorento. The AC vents are rhombus in shape and have a chrome outline, adding to the overall feel of the vehicle. The seats offer excellent stitching with the higher trims offering leather. The dashboard of the Sorento looks more modern with bigger screens and ambient lighting with 64 colors. Buttons and dials are also placed ergonomically and within the reach of the driver. The front seats get a 6-way manual adjustment with a 4-way adjustable passenger’s seat.
The higher trims will also include heated and cooled seats as standard with a 10-way power-adjustable driver seat with 2-way lumbar support and an 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat. The second row includes captain seats with armrests and the third row will have seats for up to three people. Spacing is also not an issue for the first two rows, while the rear row will be a little cramped for taller adults.
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Models
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2022 Kia Sorento
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2022 Hyundai Santa Fe
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2022 Chevrolet Blazer
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2022 Volkswagen Tiguan
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Seating Capacity
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7
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5
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5
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5
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First Row (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Legroom; inches)
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39.5/59.1/44.1
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41.2/59.1/44.1
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39.8/59.1/41.0
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39.6/57/40.2
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Second Row (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Legroom; inches)
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39.3/58.0/39.4
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39.2/58.3/40.9
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38.6/58.6/39.6
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38.9/55.8/38.7
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Third Row (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Legroom; inches)
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36.3/52.8/31.7
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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Standard Cargo Capacity (cubic feet)
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12.6
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36.4
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30.5
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37.6
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The front and second-row are spacious for all the SUVs, but only the Sorento comes with a third row. For cargo, the Sorento will offer 12.6 cubic feet of cargo storage when the rear seats are up. However, they can easily be folded down with the push of a button, and then you will get more than 45 cubic feet of cargo storage. The second row can also be folded to offer more than 70 cubic feet of cargo storage, which should be more than enough for anyone. There are also tons of small-item storage solutions inside the cabin.
For infotainment, you get an 8” screen as standard but you can upgrade to the 10.3” screen too. You also get a 12.3” instrument cluster, although that is preserved for just the higher SX-Prestige and Prestige X-Line trims. On the higher trims, you get all the goodies such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM Radio, HD Radio, navigation, wireless phone charger, USB ports for all three rows, etc. And you can also add a 12-speaker Bose premium audio system.
The notable interior features of 2022 Sorento are:
- 6 Speaker AM/FM/HD Radio Audio System
- Steering-Wheel-Mounted Audio, Hands-Free Phone, and Cruise Control Buttons
- 8.0-inch Touch-Screen
- 4.2-inch Trip Computer Display
- Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
- Rear Air Conditioning Vents
- Front & Rear Door Bottle Holders
- Dual Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
- 6-Way Adjustable Driver's Seat
- One-Touch Sliding & Folding 2nd-Row Seats
- 60/40 Split-Folding 2nd-Row Seats
