2020 Sorento Interior

The interior of the crossover is surprisingly spacious, and feels even more so on the upper trim levels, thanks to the available sunroof. This combines with the already wide windows to create an airy ambiance, even with the 3rd row of seats looming in the rear. While the materials used throughout the cabin are mostly upscale, the simplistic styling works well with the natural roominess to create an uncluttered environment in which to enjoy the comfortable riding experience. The infotainment can be accessed via touchscreen or hard buttons, which are laid out to optimize ergonomics. While it's an impressive interior, though, the Sorento lacks the upmarket feel of the Kia Telluride, which is quickly usurping it as the premier three-row SUV within the Korean automaker's lineup.

2020 Sorento Interior Photos

Seating and Interior Space

Despite being a 7-seater, there is still quite a lot of space inside the Sorento. Naturally, those up front get preferential treatment, with plenty of head- and legroom in the cockpit. The second row of seats can also accommodate adults of most sizes, thanks to decent head- and legroom. The Kia Sorento's 3rd-row of seats are a mixed bag; there is a fair amount of headroom, but legroom is extremely restrictive, meaning you won't want anyone but smaller children back there, unlike the Telluride with its cavernous rear quarters. All 7 seats in the Kia Sorento are, otherwise, reasonably comfy. The standard driving position is decent, but you'll still want the available adjustable seats. Combined with the large windows around the cabin, this presents drivers with good visibility. Getting in and out of the SUV isn't too difficult thanks to the low step-in height, but the third row of seats can only be accessed via the passenger side.

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Interior Colors and Materials

The cabin is well-built using mostly upscale materials. A few hard plastics are present, but they are all kept out of sight. The L and LX come upholstered in cloth or optional YES Essentials cloth, available in either Satin Black or Stone Beige. The upper trim levels come with leather-appointed seats in your choice of Black, Satin Black, Stone Beige, Light Gray, or Mahogany. Interior colors are restricted by the choice of exterior color.

2020 Sorento Trunk and Cargo Space

Three-row SUVs are not known for their capacious trunks, at least with all three rows in place. Even so, the Sorento is even more lacking in cargo space. Behind the third row of seats, only 11.3 cubic feet of space is provided. This is less than similar three-row SUVs like the Mazda CX-9 with its 14.4 cubic feet. By lowering the third row, which folds down in a 50/50 split, 38 cubic feet of space is made available. The second row can also be folded down in a 40/20/40 split to create a 73-cubic-foot flat cargo bay. The standard trunk should be enough for half a dozen shopping bags, but you will need to fold down the third row to get any real use out of it.

Small-item storage around the cabin is pretty straightforward. The door pockets are quite large, and a standard glove compartment and armrest cubby are supplied. Cupholders are present in the first two rows of seats and a wireless charging pad can be used to store a smartphone on the uppermost trim.

2020 Kia Sorento Trunk and Cargo Space Photos

2020 Sorento Infotainment and Features

Features

The entry-level Sorento comes quite sparsely equipped in order to keep costs down. Standard specs comprise air conditioning, cruise control, hill-start assist, a rearview camera, remote keyless entry, a tilt-and-telescoping steering column, and two 12-volt power outlets. The LX adds some advanced safety features in the form of blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. The mid-tier S V6 trim offers more extensive upgrades: a ten-way power driver seat with two-way lumbar is added, along with heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and Smart Welcome keyless entry. The safety suite is further enhanced with rear sonar and forward collision alert. A panoramic sunroof and power liftgate are installed on the EX, while the interior is upholstered in leather. Additional features on this trim include adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, pedestrian detection, and driver attention alert. The top-tier SX gets a 14-way power driver's seat with four-way lumbar and memory, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, remote engine start, reverse tilt-down exterior mirrors, front sonar, and a surround-view camera.

Infotainment

The infotainment suite is not overly comprehensive, but the images are crisp and it is well laid-out and easy to use. The seven-inch UVO play touchscreen interface is supplemented by a variety of hard buttons in case touchscreens aren't up your alley. Through the interface, you can access the AM/FM radio, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. A host of other trending apps come installed as standard, too. MP3 playback is facilitated through the auxiliary audio jack or dual USB port. All sound is channeled through the standard six-speaker sound system. Two additional USB charging ports are made available on the LX trim, but most of the upgrades are reserved for the top-tier SX. The final improvements see the sound system replaced with a ten-speaker Harman Kardon setup featuring a subwoofer, while the touchscreen gets a one-inch upgrade. Navigation is added to the suite and a wireless charging pad is offered for your smart devices.