Kia Sorento

Of 12 different brands, 16 newly tested models qualified for one of the agency's top safety awards thanks to high crash-test and safety equipment scores.

Take a look at how the Latch system and each car seat scored in our Car Seat Check of the 2025 Kia Sorento.

Kia is recalling more than 39,500 examples of its Sorento SUV for an issue with the climate-control blower motor that may result in a fire.

While Kia asks nearly $50,000 for the 2026 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid, the three-row SUV does come well equipped, even in entry-level EX form.

For the 2026 model year, the Kia Sorento Hybrid starts at $40,335 (including destination), and the X-Line SX Prestige trim level joins the lineup.

After a refresh two model years ago to bring its styling more in line with the larger Telluride, the Kia Sorento is little changed for 2026.

Driving a fuel-efficient hybrid vehicle can make you feel greener, but if you live where winter is more white than green, you might want to consider one of the hybrids that offer all-wheel drive.

Shopping for a three-row SUV means balancing priorities of seat quantity versus comfort. If the number of seats trump all, many three-row SUVs offer a second-row bench, but other models give up the second-row middle seat for captain’s chairs.

We’ve compared hundreds of models and thousands of configurations to find the cars that give you the most bang for the buck in popular vehicle classes including SUVs, pickup trucks, EVs, and sedans and hatchbacks.

Of 30 vehicles subject to the new test in the agency’s latest front crash evaluation, 22 rated good or acceptable.