Assa Cisse

How much space can a family need on the road? The simple answer for ours has been “not enough.” However, every once in a while, you come across a ride that’s just what the doctor ordered.

When we found out that we were having another baby, the first thing that came into mind was shopping for a new car. One that will fit all five of us and give us plenty of room to store our suitcases and extracurricular activity equipment. When Kia Canada gave us the opportunity for an extended test drive of the 2020 Kia Sorento SX V6, we jumped on it.  

We love to travel and visit new places, but with these unfortunate COVID-19 times, the opportunity for real road trips has been scarce. With that said, there’s still plenty one can do with a car such as a drive thru safari at the zoo or just plain going for a photoshoot with a full family and a complete set of equipment.

As we spend copious amounts of time in the Kia Sorento, the hospitality features have gone from anywhere between nice-to-have to downright “why didn’t we have this before?.”

In no particular order, there are a few points worthy of mention.

Every once in a while, technology manages to sneak past you and just disappear like it was always meant to be there. A good example is how the side mirrors of the Sorento unfold automatically as you approach it or how the trunk would open automatically upon getting close to it.  

I’d say that’s an excellent first impression, but wait, there’s more!

As we took our first drive, I was wowed by the Safety features of this car.

First, a 360-degree camera to make sure we park and back out safely, then a lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and blind-spot monitoring to keep us safe. 

Everyone in a family found something to love about the Sorento. The panoramic glass roof is an absolute charm at night. The kids can’t stop marveling at it, better yet, have it open at night outside of the city and away from city lights – stargazing on wheels is a real treat. My husband loved the simple and easy to use the 8-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capabilities and smart cruise control. I was grateful for the comfort, the leather upholstery ventilated seats, and the third row. I’m a mum always on the go, one thing that’s consistent throughout my days is that I always transport tons of stuff: donation boxes, plants from the nursery, quick run at my favorite furniture store, camera equipment, groceries, I could go on – this, folks, is a proper posh family hauler. 

The Kia Sorento’s superior comfort and ample cargo space allows every on-the-move family to feel adventure-ready. While I am sad to return the Sorento, I am grateful to have had the opportunity to drive it for an extended period of time. If you have a growing family, on the hunt for a new ride or want to make your family road trips great and comfortable, I encourage you to add the 2020 Kia Sorento SX V6 to your list of cars to test out.  

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