2020 Kia Sorento Interior Review

Limited cargo space notwithstanding, the comfy cabin and long list of tech features make the 2020 Kia Sorento’s interior an affordable victory.
Written by Andrew Hobson
Reviewed by Georgina Grant
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The 2020 Kia Sorento interior puts this midsize SUV near the top of its class with comfortable seating, a classy cabin, and loads of simple-to-use infotainment features that come standard. The only element holding the Sorento back from excellence is its less-than-generous cargo capacity.
When you buy an SUV at a price point similar to that of the 2020 Kia Sorento (original MSRP of $27,735), your expectations of a show-stopping interior remain guarded, to say the least. But that’s what’s great about the 2020 Kia Sorento—it continually finds a way to exceed expectations!
Here’s everything there is to know about the 2020 Kia Sorento’s interior. Let’s get right to it!

2020 Kia Sorento interior

With just one glance into the Kia Sorento’s handsome interior, you would never think that this mid-size SUV comes with a reasonable asking price. But it would appear that looks are deceiving as the 2020 Kia Sorento finds a way to be both affordable and luxurious. Let’s see what the 2020 Kia Sorento’s interior has to offer. 

Seating

With room for seven spread out amongst three rows, the Sorento’s seating is comfortable and spacious with the only common complaint being that the third row is somewhat difficult to access. 40/20/40 split-folding second-row seats and a third-row split 50/50 
allow for a breezy cabin configuration for any reason—especially since each seating portion can be folded down individually.
The seats come standard in cloth treated with the YES Essentials fabric, which makes for easy cleanup. If you choose to upgrade to the EX or any higher trims, then leather seats come standard.
Additional features you can obtain in higher trims include:
  • Front seat back pockets (standard on the Sorento LX, S V6, SX)
  • Heated front seats (standard on the Sorento S V6, SX)
  • 14-way power-adjustable driver’s seat (standard on the Sorento SX)
  • Driver’s seat integrated memory system (standard on the Sorento SX)
Interior dimensions
Total passenger volume
154.2 cubic feet
Front headroom
39.5 inches
Front legroom
44.1 inches
Front shoulder room
59.1 inches
Front hip room
56.7 inches
Second-row headroom
39.3 inches
Second-row legroom
39.4 inches
Second-row shoulder room
58 inches
Second-row hip room
56.4 inches
Third-row headroom
36.3 inches
Third-row legroom
31.7 inches
Third-row shoulder room 
52.8 inches
Third-row hip room
41.4 inches
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Tech

When you look at what tech features come standard on the Sorento, the value of this midsize SUV becomes apparent. Take for instance Kia’s award-winning UVO infotainment system which comes standard on the Sorento along with all Kia models. Most Kia users praise the UVO system for its easy-to-read graphics as well as its responsive system.
Other standard features include:
  • 7-inch touch screen
  • Attractive and easy-to-use physical controls 
  • Both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
  • USB port
  • Six-speaker stereo
  • Rearview camera in addition to a slew of safety features
Upgrade to the top-tier Sorento SX trim, and you will find standard tech features like the Harman Kardon 10-speaker surround sound audio system, UVO link w/ 8-inch touchscreen, wireless phone charger, and much, much more.
MORE: What is the best Kia SUV?

Storage

With only 11.3 cubic feet of space behind the third row, 38 cubic feet when the second row is folded, and a disappointing 73 total cubic feet of storage space when both the second and third rows are folded, storage space is where the Kia has to settle for bronze so to speak. Yes, 73 cubic feet of storage space is acceptable, but acceptable is not what you are looking for when you buy a midsize SUV.

Style

You may be surprised to see how refined the Kia Sorento’s interior actually is. The materials used in the construction of the cabin are premium across the board and elevate this affordable, midsize SUV to a class not present in previous iterations of the Sorento.
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