The 2021 Kia Sorento is a smaller three-row crossover than some on this list, mostly because its bigger-sibling Telluride competes for many of the same buyers.
The Explorer is newer and bigger, and pricey.
The Traverse is aging, but still offers good space and a large third row.
If you’re checking out the Sorento, take a look across the showroom at the Telluride.
The Pilot is a perennial favorite, although it lacks some tech that others offer.
The Highlander is new and also offers a frugal hybrid powertrain.
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The 2021 Kia Sorento crossover finds a new look but the same mission: it’s the smaller hauler compared to the Telluride. |
The 2021 Chevrolet Traverse is a big family mover with an update on the way next year. |
The 2021 Ford Explorer is recognizable, but new. It should be on every family SUV shopper’s list. |
The 2021 Honda Pilot does a solid impression of a minivan, minus the cultural baggage. |
The 2021 Kia Telluride earns our Best Car To Buy nod with its excellent features, warranty, space, and style. |
The 2021 Toyota Highlander learned new tricks to keep us entertained on the road, when we’re not asleep in the back anyway. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| N/A | $29,800 | $32,225 | $32,250 | $31,990 | $34,810 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 17 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | |
| Engine | |||||
| N/A | Gas V6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| N/A | Sport Utility Vehicles | Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD |
| Style Name | |||||
| N/A | FWD 4-Door L | Base RWD | LX 2WD | LX FWD | L FWD (GS) |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| N/A | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| N/A | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| N/A | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | |||||
| N/A | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
| Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
| 2021 Kia Sorento vs. 2021 Chevrolet Traverse | 2021 Kia Sorento vs. 2021 Ford Explorer | 2021 Kia Sorento vs. 2021 Honda Pilot | 2021 Kia Sorento vs. 2021 Kia Telluride | 2021 Kia Sorento vs. 2021 Toyota Highlander | |
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