Kia Sorento X-Line SUV Models.

The Bottom Line: Who is Kia? Kia Motors Corporation was founded in May 1944 and is Korea’s oldest manufacturer of motor vehicles. From humble origins making bicycles and motorcycles, Kia has grown as part of the dynamic, global Hyundai Motor Group, that has the Kia and Genesis brands of passenger cars in its portfolio. Together they are now the world’s 4th largest car manufacturer behind Volkswagen, Toyota, and General Motors.

Kia currently sells 6 different crossover and SUV models starting with: the Kia Soul, then Seltos, Sportage, Niro, Sorento and the multiple award-winning, top-of-the-line, Telluride SUV. They go up in size, price, and capabilities. The X-Line is an off-road-tuned version of the crossover Sorento SUV. This trim features aggressive styling, higher ground clearance, and it comes standard with AWD. In terms of an off-road capable vehicle, this is definitely the model you want, with the best in power, options, comfort and safety.

Kia Sorento X-Line AWD Premium Edition SUV to test drive and review. The base price for this model is $42,590. The options on the test SUV are: the X-Line Rust-colored leather interior package for $200, the carpeted floor mats for $210, and the carpeted rear cargo mat with seatback protection for $115. The total MSRP manufacturer’s suggested retail price, including the $1,175 destination charge, came to $44,290.

After you add in the state and local sales taxes, dealer prep charges, and DMV registration and license plates fees, the out the door and in your driveway price came to: $49,826. This is a fantastic all-around midsize SUV, with all new styling and up-to-date technology, for less than $50 Grand.