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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
James Riswick

Edmunds three-row hybrid SUV test: Kia Sorento vs Toyota Highlander

Behind The Wheel - (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

The 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid and 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid are two three-row SUVs with compelling attributes if you’re shopping for a family-oriented vehicle. First, they’re both hybrids and get excellent fuel economy. They’re also smaller and less expensive than many other three-row SUVs, such as the Kia Telluride and Toyota Grand Highlander. Not everyone needs a giant vehicle with a third-row seat that can fit full-size adults — something for occasional use by bigger kids or teens can easily suffice.

If any or all of that sounds like what you’re looking for, the Sorento and Highlander hybrids should fit the bill. But which one should you buy? Edmunds’ car experts have tested both to find out.

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