Kia Sorento vs Chevrolet Traverse

2024 Kia Sorento
2024 Kia Sorento
$31,990MSRP
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2024 Chevrolet Traverse
2024 Chevrolet Traverse
$34,520MSRP
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2024 Kia Sorento
$31,990MSRP
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2024 Chevrolet Traverse
$34,520MSRP
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MSRP

$31,990

MSRP

$34,520

Average price

$20,344

Average price

$23,726

Listings

9400

Listings

9165
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

8.7 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10
Pros
  • Practical and family-friendly
  • Standard advanced safety features
  • Stylish design
Cons
  • Larger Telluride doesn’t cost much more
  • Underwhelming base engine
  • Cramped third row
Pros
  • Rugged, truck-like exterior
  • More power and torque
  • Giant infotainment touchscreen
Cons
  • Base LS trim is a little too basic
  • Range-topping RS trim is pricey
  • Feels its size

Reviews Summary

On the small end of the midsize SUV spectrum, the Sorento is a classic in-betweener. It’s big enough to get a standard third row and has more room than compact crossovers like the Toyota RAV4, but it’s smaller and cheaper than most three-row midsizes, including Kia’s Telluride and the Ford Explorer. Gas-powered 2024 Sorentos get a visual glow-up as well as major infotainment and safety system updates, and a new X-Pro trim. Hybrid and PHEV Sorentos, which we review separately, won’t get these changes until 2025.

Verdict: The 2024 Kia Sorento’s new looks make it seem bigger and fancier, and the X-Pro adds capability. There are more safety features and the Sorento’s tech is even easier to use. Demerits remain, namely the diminutive third row and pricey top trims, but the 2024 Sorento has lots to offer family buyers.

Reviews Summary

The 2024 Chevrolet Traverse has gone from being something of a wallflower to becoming one of the more stand-out choices among midsize SUVs with three rows of seating. That’s because Chevrolet’s design and engineering team did its homework when it came time to update this third generation of the Traverse, a model that has featured in the brand’s lineup since its introduction back for the 2009 model year.

The 2024 Traverse is taller, wider, and longer than the outgoing variant. It’s also much more memorable to look at; following current SUV trends, Chevrolet gave the Traverse a more rugged appearance that borrows from both the full-size Tahoe SUV and Sierra pickup truck. Styling is always subjective, but in this instance, we think it’s fair to say Chevy got things right.

Verdict: More important than any additional visual bravado is that the 2024 Traverse has been improved in countless other ways. It has more standard driver aids, such as blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. There is more space for passengers, particularly those seated in the third row. And the infotainment system gets a much larger touchscreen.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.5L 191 hp I4

Engine

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

Seating Capacity

7

Seating Capacity

8

Horsepower

191 hp @ 6100 rpm

Horsepower

MPG City

23

MPG City

MPG Highway

31

MPG Highway

2024 Kia Sorento
2024 Kia Sorento
$31,990MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2024 Chevrolet Traverse
2024 Chevrolet Traverse
$34,520MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2024 Kia Sorento
$31,990MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2024 Chevrolet Traverse
$34,520MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
MSRP
$31,990
$34,520
Average price
$20,344
$23,726
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.4
4.5
Expert reviews

8.7 out of 10

Read full review

7.8 out of 10

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Pros & cons
Pros
  • Practical and family-friendly
  • Standard advanced safety features
  • Stylish design
Cons
  • Larger Telluride doesn’t cost much more
  • Underwhelming base engine
  • Cramped third row
Pros
  • Rugged, truck-like exterior
  • More power and torque
  • Giant infotainment touchscreen
Cons
  • Base LS trim is a little too basic
  • Range-topping RS trim is pricey
  • Feels its size
Summary

On the small end of the midsize SUV spectrum, the Sorento is a classic in-betweener. It’s big enough to get a standard third row and has more room than compact crossovers like the Toyota RAV4, but it’s smaller and cheaper than most three-row midsizes, including Kia’s Telluride and the Ford Explorer. Gas-powered 2024 Sorentos get a visual glow-up as well as major infotainment and safety system updates, and a new X-Pro trim. Hybrid and PHEV Sorentos, which we review separately, won’t get these changes until 2025.

Verdict: The 2024 Kia Sorento’s new looks make it seem bigger and fancier, and the X-Pro adds capability. There are more safety features and the Sorento’s tech is even easier to use. Demerits remain, namely the diminutive third row and pricey top trims, but the 2024 Sorento has lots to offer family buyers.

The 2024 Chevrolet Traverse has gone from being something of a wallflower to becoming one of the more stand-out choices among midsize SUVs with three rows of seating. That’s because Chevrolet’s design and engineering team did its homework when it came time to update this third generation of the Traverse, a model that has featured in the brand’s lineup since its introduction back for the 2009 model year.

The 2024 Traverse is taller, wider, and longer than the outgoing variant. It’s also much more memorable to look at; following current SUV trends, Chevrolet gave the Traverse a more rugged appearance that borrows from both the full-size Tahoe SUV and Sierra pickup truck. Styling is always subjective, but in this instance, we think it’s fair to say Chevy got things right.

Verdict: More important than any additional visual bravado is that the 2024 Traverse has been improved in countless other ways. It has more standard driver aids, such as blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. There is more space for passengers, particularly those seated in the third row. And the infotainment system gets a much larger touchscreen.

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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
2.5L 191 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
Seating Capacity
7
8
Horsepower
191 hp @ 6100 rpm
MPG City
23
MPG Highway
31
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