The 2022 Kia Sorento shows us an SUV that’s no longer willing to be part of the background. This SUV looks to be a lead singer on the road. You’ll find three rows of seats, several trim packages, two gasoline engines, and two hybrid powertrains for this impressive midsize SUV. We might have difficulty sticking to 10 favorite features with so many remarkable qualities.

The turbocharged powertrain of the 2022 Kia Sorento

We start the list of our favorite features with the turbocharged engine. This engine is a 2.5-liter model that operates using a dual-clutch automatic transmission. According to MotorTrend, there’s enough torque with this engine that you want to have AWD included in the package. This means you’ll have to be at the middle, EX trim level of this SUV.

Classiness meets ruggedness in the Sorento

It’s not often that you see an SUV that is classy and rugged, but the Sorento pulls it off. The stance is impressive, giving you the feeling of elegance and toughness. This vehicle looks like it could be an old-school Harvard boxing champion with its confidence and bold appearance.

Kia brings you an excellent ride in this SUV

The Kia Sorento provides a smooth and comfortable drive, no matter which powertrain gives you power. Car and Driver tells us this vehicle brings satisfying handling characteristics in a cohesive package that’s easy to admire. Comfort begins with an excellent ride, and this SUV has what you want.

The plug-in hybrid powertrain makes a huge difference in the Sorento

The 2022 model year is the first one for the plug-in hybrid powertrain in the SX and SX-Prestige trims. This powertrain gives you a turbocharged four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission. Add the electric motor, and you’ve got 261 horsepower for this midsize crossover SUV. The PHEV model brings standard AWD to the equation and allows you to drive 32 miles on electric power.

The 2022 Kia Sorento is an affordable midsize SUV

Most times, price isn’t a favorite feature, but the packaging and qualities you find in the 2022 Kia Sorento make this an affordable SUV. The LX trim starts you at $29,590, while the top X-Line SX Prestige trim with AWD reaches $43,190. The starting price of the Sorento is much lower than the Telluride ($33,090), Highlander ($35,405), and Pilot ($37,580).

Second-Row captains chairs add comfort to this Kia SUV

Unless you need seating for seven people, you’ll want the captain’s chairs in the second row. These seats offer more comfort to those who use them and provide easier access to the rearmost seats than the bench seat. These seats add an air of luxury to the cabin of the Sorento.

Kia Drive Wise safety package makes the Sorento feel secure

You’ll find a nice package of safety items in the Kia Drive Wise package, which is standard on every 2022 Kia Sorento model. This package includes:

• Automatic emergency braking
• Rear occupant alert
• Lane-keep assist
• Lane-follow assist

You can further upgrade the package with:

• Junction turn and cyclist detection
• Highway driving assist
• Surround-view monitor
• Blind-spot monitoring

The panoramic sunroof makes this SUV feel airy

If you don’t want to feel enclosed in the Kia Sorento, you’ll love the large panoramic sunroof found at the SX trim. This big roof gives you a full view of the world outside of this midsize SUV while you’re driving along on any road.

AWD in the EX trim and above

When you add AWD to the EX trim or higher for the Sorento SUV, you’ll have a lift of one inch above the regular build and a set of 20-inch wheels to ride on. This edition also brings you a bridge-type roof rack to make carrying cargo easier. The former X-Line appearance package included these items.

The 2022 Kia Sorento is a good SUV

It’s not just one feature, but the entire package. The Kia Sorento is built right, has the details where you want them, and offers several packages to give you a good SUV to drive. The Sorento can provide you with efficiency, capability, versatility, quality, and dependability.