2009 Kia Sorento

The 2009 Kia Sorento features two engine choices: a 242-horsepower 3.3-liter V-6 in the base vehicle and a 262-horsepower 3.8-liter V-6 in the EX model. Both are matched with a five-speed automatic. The smaller V-6 allows a 3,500-pound towing capacity, while the addition 20 horsepower in the larger engine bumps it to 5,000 pounds. Either engine is pleasant under power, but both deliver subpar