2017 Kia Sorento

Kia has been making some of the best made vehicles at the most competitive price points for years. And with recent updates to its stable of cars, they continue to show why they deserve your attention if you're in the market for a new car.

The recent update to the Sorento puts it all out there, giving drivers a sporty ride with stylish looks, all for a price that competitors just can't match. 

Last year, the Sorento got a complete upgrade, with more interior space, peppier engine, and some fascia restructuring, but not much in the way of looks. All that's changed for 2017. The exterior exudes sport without sacrificing a family-friendly look, with a narrower, more athletic front-end and a larger tail, almost crossing into hatchback or minivan territory. 

Inside, the cabin has been streamlined, updated with modern, more refined touches with soft-touch materials, climate and audio controls easily accessible, and a third row for more people or cargo space thanks to an extra 3 inches added to the vehicle. 

Three powertrains are available in the 2017 Kia Sorento: a 185-horsepower 2.4-liter inline-4 serves nicely as the base engine. A beefier 290-hp, a 3.3-liter V-6 is available for those who need a couple more cylinders and ponies in their lives, as well as a truly thrilling turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 making 240 hp and 260 pound-feet of torque. All three powertrains include a 6-speed automatic transmission and can be equipped with front-wheel or all-wheel drive depending on your driving needs. 

All of the engines perform well, and are able to move the larger SUV well, either on the road, or off. However, off-roading with the 2017 Sorento is best suited for hauling your boat to the marina, or heading out to the camp site for the weekend. 

The 2017 Sorento is one of the best SUVs on the market currently, and what makes it even more attractive to drivers is the competitive price point Kia sets for virtually its entire stable. So if you're in the market for a new crossover or SUV that can get up and go, as well has transport the kids or cargo from point A to point B, make sure you take the 2017 Kia Sorento out for a test drive soon before they're all snatched up.