Tale of the Tape: 2021 Kia Sorento vs. 2021 Toyota Highlander
Powertrain Two engines are offered on the 2021 Sorento: the base 2.5-litre four-cylinder, which puts out 191 horsepower and 182 pound-feet of torque, and an upmarket turbocharged version of the 2.5L four with 281 hp and 311 lb-ft of torque. The 290-hp 3.3L V6 that was offered in the previous-generation model has been dropped. Also, while the U.S. market includes hybrid and plug-in hybrid front-wheel-drive versions, it will be late 2021 before battery assistance arrive in Canada, apparently because Kia wants to pair the powertrain with all-wheel drive. The base 2.5L engine is paired with an ei...