KIA Sorento (MQ4)

Three-row family SUVs such as KIA Sorento (MQ4) are for people who need one vehicle to do school runs, weekend luggage, and the odd longer trip without moving up to a full-size bus. By our assessment, what stands out most is how much room KIA has packed into a shape that is still manageable in traffic and parking. The compromise is the usual one for this class: the last row is best left to smaller passengers, and the car is not as neat through corners as a shorter crossover. In practice it is a big, practical box with seats and switches placed for everyday family life rather than for fuss. It sits in the middle of the three-row market, below bigger and pricier SUVs and above the smaller five-seat crossovers people outgrow quickly. The MQ4 badge simply marks this generation in the Sorento line, and the model name is still the main thing most buyers will care about. For families who need space without moving into something bulky, it makes sense; for drivers who want a compact feel, it does not.