The 2018 Kia Sorento offers you more options for less money--and it does it with style. It's hard to overstate just how good the interior of the Sorento is, offering a cabin that comes close to those of some luxury models costing far more than the Kia. But let's talk about the third row. In many crossovers with 3rd rows, the only people who can ride comfortably are small and short. Not so with the Sorento--the third-row is much better than some rivals and can be ordered as a power-fold option in some of the more expensive trim levels.

The features in the 2018 Kia Sorento are also bound to impress buyers. The mid-grade LX trim adds USB ports, an acoustic-glass windshield, automatic headlights, and a roof rack to the base-level standard power features, AM/FM/XM/CD audio, Bluetooth connectivity with audio streaming, and a rearview camera. If you're looking for more, you can tack on options like a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system, forward-collision warnings with automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and blind-spot monitors.

The overall quality of the trim, materials and the build makes the 2018 Sorento's interior sensational, and it delivers more than many would expect from a vehicle in this price range. Performance is equally important, and the Sorento offers three different engine options: a 2.4-liter inline-four, 2.0-liter turbo, and a 3.3-liter 24-valve V-6 that puts a useful 290 horsepower and 252 lb.-ft. of torque at your disposal. All models come as standard with front-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic transmission.

Kia's Dynamax All-Wheel Drive can be added to all but the base model Sorentos for a reasonable price. The Dynamax AWD system is an intelligent AWD system, which means that it responds before you need extra torque by constantly monitoring driving conditions. The constant monitoring also improves the handling of your 2018 Sorento, making the driving experience much better than with traditional AWD systems.

The Kia Sorento Convenience Package is one of two packages available for the LX model. The first, the "Cool and Connected" package, offers UVO link infotainment system with a 7-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as dual zone temperature control. The "LX Convenience Package" provides the same UVO infotainment system and dual zone temperature control along with heated front seats, rear parking assist sensor, auto dimming rear mirror, 10-way power adjustable driver's seat, and leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift. In Sorento LX models with a V6 engine, the convenience package also provides blind spot detection with lane change assist, rear cross traffic alert, and supersonic meter cluster with color LCD screen.