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This one owner, Snow White Pearl 2012 AWD Kia Sorento SX with navigation, remote start and park sensors, boasts the carlike unibody construction (and the subsequent carlike ride) that Americans expect. The Sorento stands out in its class thanks to its affordability, array of standard features and interior.

Purchase of this Sorento includes the balance of the factory warranty valid for 5 years or 60,000 miles from original inservice date. Roadside assistance is included during the full warranty term.

The 2012 Kia Sorento was fully redesigned. Major changes include a switch to carlike unibody construction, more powerful engines and a new third-row seat.

The Sorento's most obvious advantage over the competition is its near-midsize dimensions. Longer than its rivals, the Sorento capitalizes with an optional third-row seat that's actually inhabitable by adults for short trips.

The Sorento is a handsome SUV with a sleek grille and headlights. ''Sleek'' and ''SUV'' are hard terms to combine in the design world, but the Sorento pulls it off.

The 2012 Kia Sorento is a crossover SUV offered in four trim levels: base, LX, EX and the sporty SX. A third-row 50/50-split-folding seat with room for two is optional on the LX and four-cylinder EX, and standard on the EX V6 and SX.

The base model comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission, 17-inch alloy wheels, full power accessories, air-conditioning, a tilt-and-telescoping multifunction steering wheel, a trip computer, Bluetooth connectivity and a CD/MP3 audio system with satellite radio and a USB audio jack.

Moving up to the LX nets a six-speed automatic transmission, body-color heated outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals, a second-row armrest with cupholder, as well as the option of adding the Convenience package, which includes foglamps, roof rails, rear parking sensors, heated front seats and a back-up camera with a rearview-mirror-mounted display.

The EX starts with the LX's equipment and adds 18-inch alloy wheels, keyless ignition/entry, dual-zone automatic climate control (with rear air-conditioning on V6 models) and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.

The SX spices things up with more aggressive exterior styling details, a sport-tuned suspension, leather upholstery, heated front seats, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, unique metallic interior trim, a rearview camera and a 10-speaker Infinity sound system.

The AWD system comes with a locking center differential to improve low-speed traction in icy or off-road situations.

The Sorento's interior is class-competitive in both design and materials, with a look that is restrained but sophisticated. Dashboard plastics are hard to the touch but look good. The audio and climate controls (whether manual or automatic) are intuitive and have a substantial feel, as does the rest of the switchgear.

The front seats are comfortable on long trips and provide the commanding view of the road that crossover buyers love. The inviting second-row seat accommodates two with ease and three in a pinch.

The optional third row is a surprisingly comfortable seat of last resort. Third rows in vehicles this size are typically flimsy and cramped. The Sorento's third row is solid, folds into place easily and, most importantly, can fit adult passengers. There was also plenty of headroom, because unlike a lot of new crossovers the roof doesn't slope down radically for design purposes. That also keeps the blind spot quite small.

Cargo room is tremendous in the Sorento. There is 37 cubic feet of storage behind the second row, which is second only to the Dodge Journey (39.6 cubic feet) in this class. With the second row folded flat, there is a total of 72.5 cubic feet of storage.

An optional 3.5-liter V6 rated at 276 hp and 248 lb-ft of torque; it comes only with the six-speed automatic and gets the Sorento from zero to 60 mph in an impressive 7.4 seconds, which is one of the quicker times in the class. Fuel economy stands at 19/25/21 with AWD.

Sorento does come with a full slate of standard safety features including first- and second-row side curtain airbags, active head restraints for the front seats, electronic stability control and downhill brake control, which helps maintain a safe speed on severe slopes.