2016 KIA SORENTO

What? Full redo of the brand’s midsize crossover SUV, available with four-cylinder or V-6 engine, front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), two or three rows of seats.

When? Went on sale first quarter 2015.

Where? Made at West Point, Ga.

How much? $25,795 including $895 shipping for base Sorento L FWD. Lowestprice sport model is EX with 2-liter turbocharged fourcylinder, FWD at $31,995. Top model, SXL with V-6 and AWD starts at $43,995 and Kia lists another $5,630 in options available on the SXL. Highest-price test car was SXL, V-6, AWD with technology package ($2,500) and “snow white pearl” paint ($200), for total $46,695.

What makes it go? 2.4liter four-cylinder rated 185 horsepower at 6,000 rpm, 178 pounds-feet of torque at 4,000 rpm. Optional, 2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, rated 240 hp at 6,000 rpm, 260 lbs.-ft. at 1,450 rpm. Optional: 3.3-liter V-6 rated 290 hp at 6,400, 252 lbs.-ft., at 5,300. All engines use six speed automatic transmission.

How big? Grows 3 inches vs. its predecessor, now similar to Ford Edge. Turning circle diameter, 36.2 ft. Weighs 3,704 - 4,343 lbs., depending on model, drivetrain.

How thirsty? Rated 18 - 21 mpg in the city, 26 - 29 highway, 21 - 24 combined, depending on model and drivetrain. Test cars: 2-liter turbo four AWD registered 17.8 mpg (5.62 gallons per 100 miles) in mix of city/suburban driving. V-6 AWD registered 15 mpg (6.67 gal./100 mi.) in suburban driving. Burns regular gasoline, tank holds 18.8 gal.

Overall: Peach of buggy,

but dear.