For a long time, the Nissan Pathfinder was one of the models that set the standards across the industry. Today, it's a good vehicle, but it follows the parade rather than setting the pace.
Conversely, a model like the 2022 Kia Sorento, now in its second year in its new configuration, is an action product. When Kia redesigned it last year, it broke new ground, so the SUV is redefining the standards in its class.
See what makes it so unique.
The price
Let's start with an argument that affects all buyers: price. Take a look at the range offered by both models and you'll realize something. With the same equipment, you'll save thousands of dollars with the purchase of a 2022 Sorento compared to the purchase of a Nissan Pathfinder.
It's a smart move. Better yet, there are other savings waiting for you.
Fuel economy
If you get behind the wheel of both vehicles, you'll quickly realize that it's going to cost you more with a Nissan Pathfinder. The Pathfinder is powered by a 3.5-litre V6 engine with an average fuel consumption of 10.2 liters per 100 kilometers. With the Sorento, you get two 2.5-litre 4-cylinder engines, one naturally-aspirated, the other turbocharged. With the latter, which offers even more power than the Nissan V6, the average consumption is 9.7 L/100 km.
Even better, the Sorento is available in a hybrid version. The 1.6-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine of this version consumes an average of only 6.6 liters. That's a savings of nearly $800 per year on the gas bill, according to Natural Resources Canada.
Electric range
And that's nothing. You can save even more with the Sorento by opting for the plug-in hybrid variant. Equipped with the 1.6-litre engine, it allows for 51 kilometers of all-electric driving before the gas engine kicks in.
Really, the 2022 Sorento offers you a lot more in terms of engine choices and economy.
Behind the wheel
One of the things that makes a model agile on the road is its weight. The lower the weight, the better the handling. The reason we bring this up is that there is a huge difference between the two models. The heaviest version of the Sorento 2022 is 1856 kg. The lighter variant is 1735 kg. With the Pathfinder, it varies between 2084 and 2098 kg.
Needless to say, the experience is much more pleasant aboard a Sorento?
Really, we're invited to do a model comparison. You'll realize, as we do, that the 2022 Sorento is a solid product that has nothing to envy to the Nissan Pathfinder.
