A New SUV Comparison: 2022 Kia Sorento vs. 2022 Honda Pilot
2022 KIA Sorento or the 2022 Honda Pilot?

The
newly refined 2022 KIA Sorento faces off in the third-row crossover market
with one of its top competitors, the popular Honda Pilot. Both are firm family
favorites across North America. With a practical-minded design that leans
toward those with more expensive tastes, they offer plenty of trim options from
basic to near luxury. Let’s take a closer look at just how well the two models
compare.
The
Basics
We
can start things off with the price difference. The KIA Sorento starts at
almost $10,000 less than Honda Pilot, but let’s not make a decision just yet.
Both models have plenty to offer in the Crossover SUV category. Both offer
standard seven-passenger seating, while Honda can seat up to eight. Both offer
a lot of active and passive safety equipment, and crash test ratings are
basically a tie. As far as looks go, the Sorento has a more modern appearance
as opposed to the Pilot’s old-school looks.
Capability
The
X-Line capabilities on the Kia Sorento make it a fun and capable off-road
vehicle. The all-wheel drive and appearance package gives you high-utility roof
rails, extra ground clearance, and the X-Line front and rear bumpers make
Sorento a formidable off-road machine. The wheel choices for Sorento are
obviously geared toward time in the outdoors with options like the gorgeous
black alloy 20-inch rims on the SX Prestige model. Honda Pilot was designed to
give you a comfortable and practical family ride. Honda Pilot was built for
functionality and can easily carry your passengers. Although the Pilot does
have a decent all-wheel drive system, it’s not a vehicle that makes for an
exciting outdoor adventure.
Power
and Performance
The
2022 Kia Sorento offers a 2.5L I4 base engine and an optional 2.5L Turbocharged
version of the same engine, paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
The turbo option gives you 281 hp and 311 lb.-ft of torque. This provides
responsiveness that is quick on the throttle, making for some fun driving. The
Sorento has an estimated rating of 21 MPG city and 28 MPG highway. Honda Pilot
employs its tried and true 3.5-liter V6 powertrain that loses only a single
horsepower against the Sorento at 280 hp. The Pilot’s 262 lb.-ft of torque is
significantly lower than that of the Sorento. The Pilot’s EPA rating is in the
neighborhood of 19 mpg city and 26 on the highway, which is slightly lower than
for the KIA.
Safety
and Tech
Both
the Sorento and the Pilot have the burden of keeping everyone safe as they
drive along America’s roads. The Pilot has standard safety features across its
trim packages, but Kia matches that with a 360-degree camera and its blind view
monitor. Crash test ratings on the two models were similar with no clear
winner.
If you want to explore what the 2022 KIA Sorento
has to offer, stop by Premier KIA of Kenner. Stop in for a test drive and see how this SUV
fits your active lifestyle in New
Orleans, Kenner, or Metairie.