2014 Kia Sorento

Balancing the usefulness of a minivan with the hearty good looks of a sport-ute, the Sorento offers three rows of seating with room for seven. Front-wheel drive is standard, as is a four-cylinder engine; all-wheel drive and a V-6 are optional. A contemporary family mover, the Sorento rides smoothly, has precise steering, and offers a quiet cabin. The third seat, however, is for small children only.