DOES THE SORENTO STILL FIT IN THE KIA LINEUP? WE TEST 2022 KIA SORENTO HYBRID EX FWD FOR A WEEK

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The 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid EX FWD is presented as a competent, fuel-efficient three-row SUV that offers significant value, particularly when compared to competitors like the Ford Explorer. The reviewer highlights its comfortable ride, quiet cabin, and impressive real-world range exceeding 500 miles on a full tank, making it an excellent choice for road trips and daily commuting. Key positives include its handsome styling, comfortable captain's chairs in the second row, and the efficient hybrid powertrain delivering 227 horsepower. However, the vehicle's positioning within Kia's own lineup is noted as awkward, competing with the larger Telluride and the similarly sized, also hybrid-capable Sportage. Criticisms include the limited cargo space behind the third row, the placement of rear air vents, and the inconvenience of the second-row seats for third-row access when car seats are installed. Despite these points, the Sorento EX Hybrid is praised for its strong value proposition, undercutting the Explorer significantly while offering hybrid technology at a lower price point than comparable trims of its competitor.