The Kia Sorento Hybrid is a three-row midsize crossover SUV. Even though electric vehicles have become extremely popular nowadays, not everyone wants an electric vehicle. This is because the tech has not matured yet. This is why a hybrid car, which is a combination of gas and battery, can be a great alternative. What’s more? The Kia Sorento Hybrid trims now come with the option of an all-wheel-drive system. Here is all you need to know:

Key highlights
The Sorento Hybrid comes in two trims: S and EX. The manufacturer has made the 10.3-inch infotainment display standard for all trim variants, and you can find 19-inch wheels on the EX trim. Other notable features of the SUV are:

Exterior styling
The Kia Sorento Hybrid is a stylish SUV. The front of the vehicle has a bold design with triple-beam headlights and a tapering grille. You also get a large black vent on the base of the bumper, which houses the fog light. The vehicle’s roof is tapered towards the rear with chrome trims around the windows. The rear side also has a muscular feel with its dual taillights and a shorter rear window. The rear bumper is well-extended towards the bottom.

Interior styling
The interiors of the Kia Sorento Hybrid have the same design as its gas counterpart. The seats are covered with faux leather inserts, and a soft plastic coating is used on the door and dash panels. Shiny aluminum accents cover the center console and the air-conditioning vents. The vehicle adopts a rotary dial for the gear shifter and offers a three-spoke steering wheel.

Performance
The Sorento Hybrid has a turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder gas engine and an electric motor. The power output has been rated at 227 hp, while you get 258 lb-ft of torque. With the engine comes a 6-speed automatic transmission with FWD and (optional) AWD functionality. Additionally, the vehicle can go from 0 to 60 mph in 8.4 seconds.

Comfort
On the inside, the SUV is not just comfortable but also quiet whether you are driving in the city or on the highway. Barely any outside noise makes its way into the cabin because of the superb sound-dampening cabin interiors. The front seats have adequate back support with power adjustability. Passengers also get ample legroom and headroom.

Technology
The Kia Sorento Hybrid has a 10.3-inch infotainment display with Android Auto and Apple Carplay integration. The infotainment system comes with built-in navigation, USB ports, and an optional wireless charging pad for your smartphone. Additionally, you get a 4.3-inch digital instrument cluster display and a standard 6-speaker music system.

Storage
You can expect a pretty spacious and versatile storage capacity in the SUV. You get the standard cargo space of 12.6 cubic feet, which can be increased to 45.0 cubic feet by folding the second-row seats.

Fuel economy
According to the EPA, the SUV has a fuel economy of 39 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway with its FWD system. However, with AWD, the numbers drop to 36 mpg for the city and 33 mpg for the highway.

Safety
Even though the car has not yet been fully rated by the NHTSA, it has still obtained a 5-star rating for side crash protection. Its driver-assist features include lane keep assist, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring, automatic high beams, and rear-seat occupant reminder.

The Kia Sorento Hybrid comes with an attractive interior and exterior design, better features, comfortable and roomy interiors, and an easy-to-use infotainment display. Opting for the EX trim model could be a better decision because of its inbuilt adaptive cruise control feature, the inclusion of a wireless device charging pad, and a power tailgate.