New Nissan 2022 Nissan Pathfinder vs 2022 Kia Sorento in Lumberton NC l Near Fayetteville – Lumberton Nissan
2022 Nissan Pathfinder vs 2022 Kia Sorento
2022 Nissan Pathfinder Overview
If a midsize crossover intrigues you for your next vehicle purchase or lease, you have a number of compelling options. One of those is the Pathfinder from Nissan, and this is an exciting time to shop the Pathfinder at Nissan of Lumberton because the 2022 model kicks off the new fifth generation. Updates include a new exterior aesthetic, a restyled cabin, more cargo spaciousness and more standard and optional technologies. A popular alternative to the Pathfinder is the Sorento from Kia. It launched its new generation a model year ago, and 2022 brings with it more standard equipment and new X-Line appearance packages. Join us as we compare the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder vs 2022 Kia Sorento.
Exterior – Nissan Dealer serving Lumberton NC
While both vehicles are in the midsize class, the Pathfinder is bigger overall. The wheelbase is 114.2 inches, and the length is 197.0 inches, which is approximately 16.4 feet. The 2022 Kia Sorento, on the other hand, has a 110.8-inch wheelbase and measures 189.0 inches long: 15.75 feet. The Pathfinder is also taller—70.9 vs 66.7 inches—and wider—77.9 vs 74.8 inches—and offers a bit more ground clearance: 7.1 vs 6.9 inches. Alloy wheels are standard in both cases. Kia offers 17- to 20-inch wheels whereas Nissan offers 18- to 20-inch wheels both in various finishes and designs. LED headlamps are included standard with both models, and a power liftgate is optional.
Interior – 2022 Nissan Pathfinder in Lumberton NC
A notable difference in this 2022 Nissan Pathfinder vs 2022 Kia Sorento comparison is seating capacity. The Pathfinder offers seating for up to eight passengers, but many models have second-row captain’s chairs that reduce overall capacity to seven. In contrast, the Sorento seats up to seven, and it also offers individual second-row seating that lowers the maximum capacity by one. In the Pathfinder, you will find 42.3 inches of front headroom and 44.3 inches of front legroom. The Sorento affords 2 inches less headroom and 3 inches less legroom. It does, however, afford more second-row legroom—41.7 vs 35.5 inches—and more third-row legroom: 29.6 vs 28.0 inches. But the Pathfinder provides more dedicated cargo space—16.6 vs 12.6 cubic feet—and more overall cargo space: 80.5 vs 75.5 cubic feet.
Nissan Pathfinder Mechanical specs
While the 3.5-liter V6 engine—284 horsepower and 259 pound-feet of torque—looks the same as the previous model, it has received numerous refinements to improve fuel performance and is now paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission as opposed to a CVT. With trailering equipment, the max towing capacity remains an impressive 6,000 pounds. Kia continues to offer two powertrains. The base powertrain for the 2022 Kia Sorento pairs an eight-speed automatic with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine: 191 hp and 181 lb.-ft. The optional powertrain pairs a dual-clutch eight-speed with a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine: 281 hp and 311 lb.-ft. Towing capacity for the Sorento maxes out at 3,000 pounds.
Tech – Nissan Dealership in Lumberton NC
The base 2022 Nissan Pathfinder features the NissanConnect infotainment system, an 8-inch color HD touchscreen, a rearview camera system and Apple and Android device integration. The base equipment in the 2022 Kia Sorento is essentially the same except for the Uvo infotainment software. Both automakers provide a standard suite of driver-assistance technologies. Nissan includes frontal collision warning, automatic emergency braking, automatic rear braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic detection and lane departure warning. Kia adds driver attention monitoring but lacks the blind-spot monitor and rear automatic braking. It does add this equipment with the up-level trim, but at that same point, Nissan adds adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assist. The Nissan model also has tech that you will not find on the Kia crossover. This includes a head-up display that provides important information directly on the windshield, which means that you never have to take your eyes off the road.
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The 2022 Nissan Pathfinder is the same Pathfinder you know and love but with a modern style inside and out and more standard and available technologies and amenities. Nissan of Lumberton welcomes you to visit our location for a test-drive at your convenience. If you have any questions or want a custom quote, we can assist you via text, email or phone. We are also available through our website via live chat and offer tools for financing preapproval, trim comparisons and much more!