The Battle of the Luxury SUVs

The all-new 2024 Kia Sorento has arrived at Kia of Cape Coral, and you won’t want to miss out on seeing the bold power, style and comfort features that come standard with this high-end SUV. Offering both gas-powered and hybrid powertrain options, the 2024 Kia Sorento brings you the sustainability you need without sacrificing performance.

The team at our Kia dealership in Cape Coral, FL, knows that you have plenty of options when shopping for a crossover SUV, which is why we’ve compiled a comparison of the 2024 Kia Sorento vs Toyota Highlander. Just one test drive reveals why the 2024 Kia Sorento specifications outshine the rest. Visit us today to see why.

Sophisticated Design

It’s all about sophisticated style and luxury with the release of the 2024 Kia Sorento at our Kia dealership in Cape Coral, FL. The exterior is decked out with a sleek side profile, 17-inch or 20-inch alloy wheels and heated power side view mirrors. Privacy glass comes standard in addition to LED projector headlights and LED positioning headlights. Premium trims feature a panoramic sunroof, a smart power liftgate, chrome-trimmed door handles and roof rails.

When comparing the 2024 Kia Sorento vs Toyota Highlander, you’ll find that the all-new Highlander only offers 18-inch or 20-inch wheels and LED projector headlights are only available with premium configurations. The 2024 Toyota Highlander does have an available hands-free power liftgate and an available panoramic glass roof with higher-level trims.

A side by side look at the interior spaces of the 2024 Kia Sorento vs Toyota Highlander reveals seating for six or seven with both models. The 2024 Kia Sorento interior features cloth seats or available leather seats. A second-row dual level cargo floor adds to the cargo space. Premium trim levels at our Kia dealership in Cape Coral, FL, are outfitted with a full display mirror, a heated steering wheel, second-row captain’s chairs and heated and ventilated front seats.

The 2024 Toyota Highlander interior also features cloth and leather seats with available heated and ventilated front seats. However, unlike the 2024 Kia Sorento, you only get an available 8-way power front passenger seat compared to the 10-way power passenger seat with the Sorento at Kia of Cape Coral.

Outstanding Power and Performance on the Road

If you like variety and high-end power, then you’ll love what the 2024 Kia Sorento has to offer. This luxury SUV comes standard with a 191-horsepower 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that delivers 181 lb-ft of torque while paired with an 8 speed automatic transmission. Premium trims feature a 281-horsepower turbocharged 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that generates 311 lb-ft of torque.

Opt for a hybrid model of the 2024 Kia Sorento for a 227-horsepower 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder full parallel hybrid system or a 261-horsepower hybrid powertrain that pairs with a CVT. Both the gas-powered Sorento and the hybrid models are available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

The 2024 Toyota Highlander lacks overall when it comes to horsepower in both the gas-powered and hybrid models. The entry-level trims feature a 265-horsepower turbocharged 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine with an 8 speed automatic transmission. The hybrid models of the 2024 Toyota Highlander feature a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder hybrid system that delivers a combined horsepower of 243.

Superior Safety Features

Looking for a luxury SUV with the latest driver assistance technology? You’ve found it with the 2024 Kia Sorento. All configurations are equipped with blind spot collision warnings, forward collision avoidance assist, rear cross traffic collision avoidance assist and lane departure warnings with lane keeping assist. Smart cruise control (adaptive cruise control) is a standard feature in addition to lane following assist and automatic braking. Upgrade for evasive steering assist detection and a surround view monitor.

When comparing the 2024 Kia Sorento vs Toyota Highlander, you’ll find that the all-new Highlander does come standard with the Toyota Safety Sense^™2.5+ suite that includes lane departure alerts with steering assist, blind spot monitoring and full-speed range dynamic radar cruise control. Only the top-of-the-line trims, though, feature a panoramic view monitor.

Futuristic Interior Technology

Add more entertainment and connectivity to your drive within the 2024 Kia Sorento interior. You’ll find exceptional technology that includes a 4-inch instrument display, a 12.3-inch touchscreen display, remote start, USB ports, Kia Connect service and wireless Apple CarPlay^® and Android^™ Auto smartphone syncing. The 2024 Kia Sorento is available with a navigation system, a 12.3-inch curved instrument display, a Wi-Fi hotspot and wireless phone charging. Select trims from our Kia dealership in Cape Coral, FL, come standard with Highway Driving Assist 2 and a 12-speaker Bose^® premium audio system.

A comparison of the 2024 Kia Sorento vs Toyota Highlander shows that the Highlander only features an 8-inch touchscreen display with an available 12.3-inch touchscreen. Wireless charging is an optional feature and only the premium trims feature an 11-speaker JBL^® premium audio system.

The Stand-Out SUV: The 2024 Kia Sorento in Cape Coral, FL

Clearly the winner in this competition, the 2024 Kia Sorento is designed to impress. Stop in at our Kia dealership in Cape Coral, FL, to explore the key features of this SUV while learning more about our new vehicle incentives and our state-of-the-art service center offering scheduled maintenance and major and minor auto repairs. Don’t delay. Visit us today.