2023 Kia Sorento Overview

If you want a crossover SUV that provides three rows but isn’t as large as the usual midsize SUV, there are some fantastic options to consider. One of those is the 2023 Kia Sorento that is now available to test-drive, purchase and lease at Ken Ganley Kia Alliance. Updates for the new model include expanded standard equipment, such as blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. There are five core trim levels to consider—LX, S, EX, SX and SX-Prestige—and most of those are available in an X-Line edition that adds off-road capabilities or a PHEV edition that adds a plug-in hybrid powertrain. Another popular option in this space is the 2023 Toyota Highlander, which is available in six core trim levels—L, LE, XLE, XSE, Limited and Platinum—and in this review, we’re going to compare the 2023 Kia Sorento vs 2023 Toyota Highlander crossovers and see how these models distinguish themselves from one another.

Interior - 2023 Kia Sorento in Alliance OH

Another notable difference when comparing the 2023 Kia Sorento vs 2023 Toyota Highlander is that the Highlander can seat up to eight in its default configuration whereas the Sorento tops out at seven. In both cases, you can opt for second-row bucket seats that lower capacity by one. Despite the larger size of the Highlander, the difference in passenger volume may surprise you. Headroom is about the same. Front legroom is about the same as well. Second-row legroom is actually greater in the Sorento by a full 3 inches and thus much more comfortable for adults, and the Sorento provides almost 2 additional inches in the third row. The Highlander does provide more dedicated cargo space at 16 cubic feet, but considering all that Kia has managed with the Sorento, it is still quite respectable at about 13 cubic feet.