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2021 Toyota Highlander vs 2021 Kia Sorento


2021 Toyota Highlander vs 2021 Kia Sorento

Are you in need of a midsize SUV? Do you live in the San Francisco Bay CA area? If so, your search has come to an end. The 2021 Toyota Highlander is now available at Magnussen’s Toyota of Palo Alto. Available in ten trims and as a hybrid, the 2021 Highlander has much to offer drivers and passengers in terms of technology, convenience, and comfort. There are many SUVs on the market, and this popular model is often compared to the 2021 Kia Sorento. Today we are going to compare these two vehicles in their base trims. Then we will review some of the features available on the 2021 Toyota Highlander.

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2021 Toyota Highlander

VS

2021 Kia Sorento

3.5-L V-6

Base Engine
2.5-L Four-Cylinder

265 HP

Engine Power
191 HP
FWD & AWD Available
Drivetrain
FWD & AWD Available
Up to 8 Passengers
Seating Capacity
Up to Seven Passengers

 


Features on the 2021 Toyota Highlander

As you can see from the table above, the 2021 Toyota Highlander beats out the 2021 Kia Sorento in almost every category, from power to seating capacity. The only area where they are evenly matched is when it comes to the drivetrain. Both vehicles offer FWD and AWD options. In addition to these mechanical and performance specs, the 2021 Highlander was designed with an eight-speed Electronically Controlled automatic transmission.

The 2021 Toyota Highlander was designed for comfort and convenience. This includes a three-zone automatic climate control with an air filter. There is a separate control panel in the second row and an individual temperature setting for the driver and front passenger. The second- and third-row seats were constructed with a 60/40 split fold-down design. This is to help maximize the cargo space provided. The minimum cargo volume is 16.0 cu. ft., but the maximum is 84.3 cu. ft. There are six tie-down cargo hooks provided to keep your belongings from rolling around while traveling.

Are you interested in learning more about the 2021 Toyota Highlander? Then stop by Magnussen’s Toyota of Palo Alto in the San Francisco Bay CA area today!

Front exterior view of a 2021 Toyota Highlander that is parked in a covered structure
A man is operating the 2021 Toyota Highlander while changing the settings on the touchscreen device
A 2021 Toyota Highlander driving toward the outside world
Interior seats of the 2021 Toyota Highlander

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