2022 Kia Sorento Trim Levels: Which Is Best To Get?

The Kia Sorento is a great SUV option, both for families and, now, for the environment. Trims on the 2022 Sorento now come with a plug-in hybrid option, making the switch to electric a practical luxurious one.
Written by Hannah DeWitt
Reviewed by Kathleen Flear
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The
Kia
Sorento is a nice mid-sized SUV that families can buy right now, and Kia is offering many options on it. In fact, the Sorento is an especially good choice for any families who are interested in buying their first hybrid vehicle. Here's a look at the brand-new 2022 Kia Sorento and which of its trims may be the best option for you.

What trims are available on the 2022 Kia Sorento?

According to
Consumer Reports
, Kia currently offers five trims for the Sorento. The LX trim is the standard trim, and it starts at about $31,000. It's a solid SUV overall, as it has a lot of standard smart safety features. The main issue, however, is that it only comes with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine.
The next trim is the S trim. This trim starts at $33,500, and it upgrades the car's interior to include a bigger, 10.3-inch touch screen display. This trim is also the first trim that'll be available with the 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder plug-in hybrid engine. The PHEV version of this trim starts at $35,000.

The luxury of the 2022 Kia Sorento's higher trims

The EX trim is the next trim up. It starts at $36,500, with the PHEV version costing $37,000 instead. The main upgrade that this trim provides is luxury, as there are fewer seats, but the seats become more luxurious.
The EX trim also gets upgrades in terms of its tech features. It gets adaptive
cruise control
, which may help you save gas as well as make driving a more pleasant experience. Another big upgrade is power, as its 2.5-liter gas-powered engine is now turbocharged instead. 
Finally, there's the SX trim and the SX Prestige trim. These trims start at $39,500 and $42,000 respectively. Similar to the EX trim, these trims double down on the luxury features even more, with the SX Prestige trim getting heated front seats, among other things. 

What Consumer Reports recommends regarding the 2022 Sorento

The best trim ultimately comes down to why you're buying a
three-row SUV
like the Sorento in the first place. If you and your family need all the extra seats for kids and other passengers, then the best trim is the S trim. 
This is because the LX and S trims have seven seats, while the EX trim and above only have six seats. Unlike the standard LX trim, however, the S trim adds a few extra features, and it can be equipped with a plug-in hybrid engine. 
If you and your family can spare losing the extra seat, then the EX trim is the best trim on the Sorento. This is because it adds quite a few smart features that aren't on the S trim. The EX trim also provides a lot of value for its price tag, as the higher trims can easily bring the car's price tag to the $40,000 range.

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