Comparison: 2019 Kia Sorento vs 2019 Nissan Pathfinder

Auto123 compares the 2019 Kia Sorento and the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder

Once upon a time it was a rugged off-road vehicle, but today the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder is, as much as anything else, an alternative to the minivan. The Kia Sorento, which was one of the brand's first really popular vehicles with its Mercedes look-alike styling, has become one of the Korean automaker’s best-selling vehicles. Which one gives you the most for your dollar?

2019 Kia Sorento

Kia surprised many in 2016 with a new Sorento that delivered levels of refinement and quality uncommon for a mainstream SUV in this price range. The South Korean manufacturer pushes the bar a little higher for 2019 with an update offering new styling, a new transmission... and one less engine in the product offering.

The new transmission is an 8-speed automatic unit delivered with the 3.3L (290-hp) V6 engine, which is now standard in all versions except for the LX 2WD version. The 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo that was available in some versions is no longer on the menu. The remaining 4-cylinder is a 2.4L (185 hp) with a 6-speed automatic transmission and FWD. Aside from this entry-level variant, all Sorento models are equipped with standard all-wheel drive. 

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