The 2020 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.
The Pathfinder is closer to the Sorento in size but is aged and due for a replacement soon.
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 2020 Chevy Traverse is a three-row family mainstay with plentiful interior space. |
The 2020 Ford Explorer rediscovers its capable, outdoorsy side without becoming trucklike in any other respect. |
The 2020 Honda Pilot is a three-row family crossover at the top of its class. |
The 2020 Nissan Pathfinder three-row crossover steers into the middle lane among rivals with just-enough for most families. |
The 2020 Toyota Highlander puts practicality above all else, but handling and styling make worthwhile cameos. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| N/A | $29,800 | $32,765 | $31,650 | $31,680 | $34,600 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 17 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | |
| Engine | |||||
| N/A | Gas V6 | Intercooled Turbo Regular 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 | FWD S | 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 | 7 | 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 | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
| Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
| 2021 Kia Sorento vs. 2020 Chevrolet Traverse | 2021 Kia Sorento vs. 2020 Ford Explorer | 2021 Kia Sorento vs. 2020 Honda Pilot | 2021 Kia Sorento vs. 2020 Nissan Pathfinder | 2021 Kia Sorento vs. 2020 Toyota Highlander | |
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