The specs

■ Model: 2019 Kia Sorento SXL

■ Engine: 3.3-litre, V6, 290-horsepower, 252 lb.-ft. of torque, regular fuel

■ Transmission: eight-speed automatic, all-wheel drive

■ NRCan rating (litres/100km city/ highway): 12.5/ 9.7

■ Length: 4,800 mm

■ Width: 1,890 mm

■ Wheelbase: 2,779 mm

■ Weight: 1,975 kg

■ Price: $48,865 base SXL, $50,950 as tested, including freight

■ Standard equipment (SXL):19-inch chrome allow wheels, panoramic sunroof, premium Nappa leather upholstery, autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot detection system, autonomous cruise control, 360-degree camera, smart power lift gate, 20-cm multimedia interface, LED headlight, heated seats and steering wheel, cooled front seats ■ Options on test vehicle: none